Over half of the African American population in the United States lives in the

In the South.

Explanation:

In 2010, nearly 39 million Americans, 13% of the total country figure, identified themselves as black alone. 57% of black alone populations lived in the South, according to the 2010 Census. Outside the South, black alone people tended to concentrate in large cities.

the proximity of water was an advantage to western europe and its culture was able to flourish as a result. trade and travel by sea were easier and safer in historical times.

1. there are no mountains to protect it from the sea

2. and its has wet cool summers and wet, mild winters.