Population distribution In 10 editions of 36.

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• six of the world's seven continents are widely and permanently inhabited;
• Asia is easily the most-populous continent with about 60% of the world's population (China and India together account for over 35%);
• Africa comes in second with over 15% of the earth's populace, Europe has about 10%, North America 8%, South America almost 6%, and Oceania less than 1%;
• the harsh conditions on Antarctica prevent any permanent habitation

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• six of the world's seven continents are widely and permanently inhabited;
• Asia is easily the most-populous continent with about 60% of the world's population (China and India together account for over 35%);
• Africa comes in second with over 15% of the earth's populace, Europe has about 10%, North America 8%, South America almost 6%, and Oceania less than 1%;
• the harsh conditions on Antarctica prevent any permanent habitation

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the vast majority of the populace is found in the extreme northern part of the country along the Mediterranean Coast as shown in this population distribution map

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the vast majority of the populace is found in the extreme northern part of the country along the Mediterranean Coast as shown in this population distribution map

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• most people live in the western half of the country;
• urban areas account for the highest concentrations of people, particularly the capital of Luanda as shown in this population distribution map

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• most people live in the western half of the country;
• urban areas account for the highest concentrations of people, particularly the capital of Luanda as shown in this population distribution map

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• the population is primarily located in the south, with the highest concentration of people residing in and around the cities on the Atlantic coast;
• most of the north remains sparsely populated with higher concentrations of residents in the west as shown in this population distribution map

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• the population is primarily located in the south, with the highest concentration of people residing in and around the cities on the Atlantic coast;
• most of the north remains sparsely populated with higher concentrations of residents in the west as shown in this population distribution map

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• the population is primarily concentrated in the east with a focus in and around the captial of Gaborone, and the far central-eastern city of Francistown;
• population density remains low in other areas in the country, especially in the Kalahari to the west as shown in this population distribution map

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• the population is primarily concentrated in the east with a focus in and around the captial of Gaborone, and the far central-eastern city of Francistown;
• population density remains low in other areas in the country, especially in the Kalahari to the west as shown in this population distribution map

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Most of the population is located in the center and south. Nearly one-third of the population lives in cities. The capital and largest city is Ouagadougou (Ouaga), with a population of 1.8 million as shown in this population distribution map (2019)

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Most of the population is located in the center and south. Nearly one-third of the population lives in cities. The capital and largest city is Ouagadougou (Ouaga), with a population of 1.8 million as shown in this population distribution map (2019)

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• one of Africa's most densely populated countries;
• concentrations tend to be in the north and along the northern shore of Lake Tanganyika in the west;
• most people live on farms near areas of fertile volcanic soil as shown in this population distribution map

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• one of Africa's most densely populated countries;
• concentrations tend to be in the north and along the northern shore of Lake Tanganyika in the west;
• most people live on farms near areas of fertile volcanic soil as shown in this population distribution map

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• among the nine inhabited islands, population distribution is variable;
• islands in the east are very dry and are only sparsely settled to exploit their extensive salt deposits;
• the more southerly islands receive more precipitation and support larger populations, but agriculture and livestock grazing have damaged the soil fertility and vegetation;
• approximately half of the population lives on Sao Tiago Island, which is the location of the capital of Praia;
• Mindelo, on the northern island of Sao Vicente, also has a large urban population as shown in this population distribution map

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• among the nine inhabited islands, population distribution is variable;
• islands in the east are very dry and are only sparsely settled to exploit their extensive salt deposits;
• the more southerly islands receive more precipitation and support larger populations, but agriculture and livestock grazing have damaged the soil fertility and vegetation;
• approximately half of the population lives on Sao Tiago Island, which is the location of the capital of Praia;
• Mindelo, on the northern island of Sao Vicente, also has a large urban population as shown in this population distribution map

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population concentrated in the west and north, with the interior of the country sparsely populated as shown in this population distribution map

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population concentrated in the west and north, with the interior of the country sparsely populated as shown in this population distribution map

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majority of residents live in the western and central areas of the country, especially in and around the capital of Bangui as shown in this population distribution map

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majority of residents live in the western and central areas of the country, especially in and around the capital of Bangui as shown in this population distribution map

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• the population is unevenly distributed due to contrasts in climate and physical geography;
• the highest density is found in the southwest, particularly around Lake Chad and points south;
• the dry Saharan zone to the north is the least densely populated as shown in this population distribution map

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• the population is unevenly distributed due to contrasts in climate and physical geography;
• the highest density is found in the southwest, particularly around Lake Chad and points south;
• the dry Saharan zone to the north is the least densely populated as shown in this population distribution map

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• the capital city of Maroni, located on the western side of the island of Grande Comore, is the country's largest city;
• however, of the three islands that comprise Comoros, it is Anjouan that is the most densely populated as shown in this population distribution map

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• the capital city of Maroni, located on the western side of the island of Grande Comore, is the country's largest city;
• however, of the three islands that comprise Comoros, it is Anjouan that is the most densely populated as shown in this population distribution map

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• urban clusters are spread throughout the country, particularly in the northeast along the border with Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi;
• the largest city is the capital, Kinshasha, located in the west along the Congo River;
• the south is least densely populated as shown in this population distribution map

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• urban clusters are spread throughout the country, particularly in the northeast along the border with Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi;
• the largest city is the capital, Kinshasha, located in the west along the Congo River;
• the south is least densely populated as shown in this population distribution map

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the population is primarily located in the south, in and around the capital of Brazzaville as shown in this population distribution map

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the population is primarily located in the south, in and around the capital of Brazzaville as shown in this population distribution map

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• the population is primarily located in the forested south, with the highest concentration of people residing in and around the cities on the Atlantic coast;
• most of the northern savanna remains sparsely populated with higher concentrations located along transportation corridors as shown in this population distribution map

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• the population is primarily located in the forested south, with the highest concentration of people residing in and around the cities on the Atlantic coast;
• most of the northern savanna remains sparsely populated with higher concentrations located along transportation corridors as shown in this population distribution map

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• most densely populated areas are in the east;
• the largest city is Djibouti, with a population over 600,000;
• no other city in the country has a total population over 50,000 as shown in this population distribution map

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• most densely populated areas are in the east;
• the largest city is Djibouti, with a population over 600,000;
• no other city in the country has a total population over 50,000 as shown in this population distribution map

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• approximately 95% of the population lives within 20 km of the Nile River and its delta;
• vast areas of the country remain sparsely populated or uninhabited as shown in this population distribution map

Published as “Population distribution”

• approximately 95% of the population lives within 20 km of the Nile River and its delta;
• vast areas of the country remain sparsely populated or uninhabited as shown in this population distribution map

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• only two large cities over 30,000 people (Bata on the mainland, and the capital Malabo on the island of Bioko);
• small communities are scattered throughout the mainland and the five inhabited islands as shown in this population distribution map

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• only two large cities over 30,000 people (Bata on the mainland, and the capital Malabo on the island of Bioko);
• small communities are scattered throughout the mainland and the five inhabited islands as shown in this population distribution map

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• density is highest in the center of the country in and around the cities of Asmara (capital) and Keren;
• smaller settlements exist in the north and south as shown in this population distribution map

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• density is highest in the center of the country in and around the cities of Asmara (capital) and Keren;
• smaller settlements exist in the north and south as shown in this population distribution map

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because of its mountainous terrain, the population distribution is uneven throughout the country, concentrating primarily in valleys and plains as shown in this population distribution map

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because of its mountainous terrain, the population distribution is uneven throughout the country, concentrating primarily in valleys and plains as shown in this population distribution map

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• highest density is found in the highlands of the north and middle areas of the country, particularly around the centrally located capital city of Addis Ababa;
• the far east and southeast are sparsely populated as shown in this population distribution map

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• highest density is found in the highlands of the north and middle areas of the country, particularly around the centrally located capital city of Addis Ababa;
• the far east and southeast are sparsely populated as shown in this population distribution map

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• the relatively small population is spread in pockets throughout the country;
• the largest urban center is the capital of Libreville, located along the Atlantic coast in the northwest as shown in this population distribution map

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• the relatively small population is spread in pockets throughout the country;
• the largest urban center is the capital of Libreville, located along the Atlantic coast in the northwest as shown in this population distribution map

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• settlements are found scattered along the Gambia River;
• the largest communities, including the capital of Banjul, and the country's largest city, Serekunda, are found at the mouth of the Gambia River along the Atlantic coast as shown in this population distribution map

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• settlements are found scattered along the Gambia River;
• the largest communities, including the capital of Banjul, and the country's largest city, Serekunda, are found at the mouth of the Gambia River along the Atlantic coast as shown in this population distribution map

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population is concentrated in the southern half of the country, with the highest concentrations being on or near the Atlantic coast as shown in this population distribution map

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population is concentrated in the southern half of the country, with the highest concentrations being on or near the Atlantic coast as shown in this population distribution map

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areas of highest density are in the west and south; interior is sparsely populated as shown in this population distribution map

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areas of highest density are in the west and south; interior is sparsely populated as shown in this population distribution map

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• approximately one-fifth of the population lives in the capital city of Bissau along the Atlantic coast;
• the remainder is distributed among the eight other, mainly rural, regions as shown in this population distribution map

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• approximately one-fifth of the population lives in the capital city of Bissau along the Atlantic coast;
• the remainder is distributed among the eight other, mainly rural, regions as shown in this population distribution map

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• population heavily concentrated in the west along the shore of Lake Victoria;
• other areas of high density include the capital of Nairobi, and in the southeast along the Indian Ocean coast as shown in this population distribution map

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• population heavily concentrated in the west along the shore of Lake Victoria;
• other areas of high density include the capital of Nairobi, and in the southeast along the Indian Ocean coast as shown in this population distribution map

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relatively higher population density in the western half of the nation, with the capital of Maseru, and the smaller cities of Mafeteng, Teyateyaneng, and Leribe attracting the most people as shown in this population distribution map

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relatively higher population density in the western half of the nation, with the capital of Maseru, and the smaller cities of Mafeteng, Teyateyaneng, and Leribe attracting the most people as shown in this population distribution map

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more than half of the population lives in urban areas, with approximately one-third living within an 80-km radius of Monrovia as shown in this population distribution map

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more than half of the population lives in urban areas, with approximately one-third living within an 80-km radius of Monrovia as shown in this population distribution map

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• well over 90% of the population lives along the Mediterranean coast in and between Tripoli to the west and Al Bayda to the east;
• the interior remains vastly underpopulated due to the Sahara and lack of surface water as shown in this population distribution map

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• well over 90% of the population lives along the Mediterranean coast in and between Tripoli to the west and Al Bayda to the east;
• the interior remains vastly underpopulated due to the Sahara and lack of surface water as shown in this population distribution map

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• most of population lives on the eastern half of the island;
• significant clustering is found in the central highlands and eastern coastline as shown in this population distribution map

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• most of population lives on the eastern half of the island;
• significant clustering is found in the central highlands and eastern coastline as shown in this population distribution map

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population density is highest south of Lake Nyasa as shown in this population distribution map

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population density is highest south of Lake Nyasa as shown in this population distribution map

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the overwhelming majority of the population lives in the southern half of the country, with greater density along the border with Burkina Faso as shown in this population distribution map

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the overwhelming majority of the population lives in the southern half of the country, with greater density along the border with Burkina Faso as shown in this population distribution map

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• with most of the country being a desert, vast areas of the country, particularly in the central, northern, and eastern areas, are without sizeable population clusters;
• half the population lives in or around the coastal capital of Nouakchott;
• smaller clusters are found near the southern border with Mali and Senegal as shown in this population distribution map

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• with most of the country being a desert, vast areas of the country, particularly in the central, northern, and eastern areas, are without sizeable population clusters;
• half the population lives in or around the coastal capital of Nouakchott;
• smaller clusters are found near the southern border with Mali and Senegal as shown in this population distribution map

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• population density is one of the highest in the world;
• urban clusters are found throughout the main island, with a greater density in and around Port Luis;
• population on Rodrigues Island is spread across the island with a slightly denser cluster on the north coast as shown in this population distribution map

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• population density is one of the highest in the world;
• urban clusters are found throughout the main island, with a greater density in and around Port Luis;
• population on Rodrigues Island is spread across the island with a slightly denser cluster on the north coast as shown in this population distribution map

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• the highest population density is found along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts;
• a number of densely populated agglomerations are found scattered through the Atlas Mountains as shown in this population distribution map

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• the highest population density is found along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts;
• a number of densely populated agglomerations are found scattered through the Atlas Mountains as shown in this population distribution map

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• three large populations clusters are found along the southern coast between Maputo and Inhambane, in the central area between Beira and Chimoio along the Zambezi River, and in and around the northern cities of Nampula, Cidade de Nacala, and Pemba;
• the northwest and southwest are the least populated areas as shown in this population distribution map

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• three large populations clusters are found along the southern coast between Maputo and Inhambane, in the central area between Beira and Chimoio along the Zambezi River, and in and around the northern cities of Nampula, Cidade de Nacala, and Pemba;
• the northwest and southwest are the least populated areas as shown in this population distribution map

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population density is very low, with the largest clustering found in the extreme north-central area along the border with Angola as shown in this population distribution map

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population density is very low, with the largest clustering found in the extreme north-central area along the border with Angola as shown in this population distribution map

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majority of the populace is located in the southernmost extreme of the country along the border with Nigeria and Benin as shown in this population distribution map

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majority of the populace is located in the southernmost extreme of the country along the border with Nigeria and Benin as shown in this population distribution map

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• largest population of any African nation;
• significant population clusters are scattered throughout the country, with the highest density areas being in the south and southwest as shown in this population distribution map

Published as “Population distribution”

• largest population of any African nation;
• significant population clusters are scattered throughout the country, with the highest density areas being in the south and southwest as shown in this population distribution map

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• one of Africa's most densely populated countries;
• large concentrations tend to be in the central regions and along the shore of Lake Kivu in the west as shown in this population distribution map

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• one of Africa's most densely populated countries;
• large concentrations tend to be in the central regions and along the shore of Lake Kivu in the west as shown in this population distribution map

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• Saint Helena - population is concentrated in and around the capital Jamestown in the northwest, with another significant cluster in the interior Longwood area;
• Ascension - largest settlement, and location of most of the population, is Georgetown;
• Tristan da Cunha - most of the nearly 300 inhabitants live in the northern coastal town of Edinburgh of the Seven Seas

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• Saint Helena - population is concentrated in and around the capital Jamestown in the northwest, with another significant cluster in the interior Longwood area;
• Ascension - largest settlement, and location of most of the population, is Georgetown;
• Tristan da Cunha - most of the nearly 300 inhabitants live in the northern coastal town of Edinburgh of the Seven Seas

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• Sao Tome, the capital city, has roughly a quarter of the nation's population;
• Santo Antonio is the largest town on Principe;
• the northern areas of both islands have the highest population densities as shown in this population distribution map

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• Sao Tome, the capital city, has roughly a quarter of the nation's population;
• Santo Antonio is the largest town on Principe;
• the northern areas of both islands have the highest population densities as shown in this population distribution map

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• the population is concentrated in the west, with Dakar anchoring a well-defined core area;
• approximately 70% of the population is rural as shown in this population distribution map

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• the population is concentrated in the west, with Dakar anchoring a well-defined core area;
• approximately 70% of the population is rural as shown in this population distribution map

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• more than three-quarters of the population lives on the main island of Mahe;
• Praslin contains less than 10%;
• a smaller percent on La Digue and the outer islands as shown in this population distribution map

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• more than three-quarters of the population lives on the main island of Mahe;
• Praslin contains less than 10%;
• a smaller percent on La Digue and the outer islands as shown in this population distribution map

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• population clusters are found in the lower elevations of the south and west;
• the northern third of the country is less populated as shown on this population distribution map

Published as “Population distribution”

• population clusters are found in the lower elevations of the south and west;
• the northern third of the country is less populated as shown on this population distribution map

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• distribution varies greatly throughout the country;
• least densely populated areas are in the northeast and central regions, as well as areas along the Kenyan border;
• most populated areas are in and around the cities of Mogadishu, Marka, Boorama, Hargeysa, and Baidoa as shown on this population distribution map

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• distribution varies greatly throughout the country;
• least densely populated areas are in the northeast and central regions, as well as areas along the Kenyan border;
• most populated areas are in and around the cities of Mogadishu, Marka, Boorama, Hargeysa, and Baidoa as shown on this population distribution map

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• the population concentrated along the southern and southeastern coast, and inland around Pretoria;
• the eastern half of the country is more densely populated than the west as shown in this population distribution map

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• the population concentrated along the southern and southeastern coast, and inland around Pretoria;
• the eastern half of the country is more densely populated than the west as shown in this population distribution map

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clusters found in urban areas, particularly in the western interior and around the White Nile as shown in this population distribution map

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clusters found in urban areas, particularly in the western interior and around the White Nile as shown in this population distribution map

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• with the exception of a ribbon of settlement that corresponds to the banks of the Nile, northern Sudan, which extends into the dry Sahara, is sparsely populated;
• more abundant vegetation and broader access to water increases population distribution in the south extending habitable range along nearly the entire border with South Sudan;
• sizeable areas of population are found around Khartoum, southeast between the Blue and White Nile Rivers, and throughout South Darfur as shown on this population distribution map

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• with the exception of a ribbon of settlement that corresponds to the banks of the Nile, northern Sudan, which extends into the dry Sahara, is sparsely populated;
• more abundant vegetation and broader access to water increases population distribution in the south extending habitable range along nearly the entire border with South Sudan;
• sizeable areas of population are found around Khartoum, southeast between the Blue and White Nile Rivers, and throughout South Darfur as shown on this population distribution map

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• the largest and most populous East African country;
• population distribution is extremely uneven, but greater population clusters occur in the northern half of country and along the east coast as shown in this population distribution map

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• the largest and most populous East African country;
• population distribution is extremely uneven, but greater population clusters occur in the northern half of country and along the east coast as shown in this population distribution map

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one of the more densely populated African nations with most of the population residing in rural communities, density is highest in the south on or near the Atlantic coast as shown in this population distribution map

Published as “Population distribution”

one of the more densely populated African nations with most of the population residing in rural communities, density is highest in the south on or near the Atlantic coast as shown in this population distribution map

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• the overwhelming majority of the population is located in the northern half of the country;
• the south remains largely underpopulated as shown in this population distribution map

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• the overwhelming majority of the population is located in the northern half of the country;
• the south remains largely underpopulated as shown in this population distribution map

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• population density is relatively high in comparison to other African nations;
• most of the population is concentrated in the central and southern parts of the country, particularly along the shores of Lake Victoria and Lake Albert;
• the northeast is least populated as shown in this population distribution map

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• population density is relatively high in comparison to other African nations;
• most of the population is concentrated in the central and southern parts of the country, particularly along the shores of Lake Victoria and Lake Albert;
• the northeast is least populated as shown in this population distribution map

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• one of the highest levels of urbanization in Africa;
• high density in the central area, particularly around the cities of Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe, and Mufulira as shown in this population distribution map

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• one of the highest levels of urbanization in Africa;
• high density in the central area, particularly around the cities of Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe, and Mufulira as shown in this population distribution map

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Aside from major urban agglomerations in Harare and Bulawayo, population distribution is fairly even, with slightly greater overall numbers in the eastern half as shown in this population distribution map

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Aside from major urban agglomerations in Harare and Bulawayo, population distribution is fairly even, with slightly greater overall numbers in the eastern half as shown in this population distribution map

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settlement concentrated on the southwest shoreline, with limited settlements scattered along the remaining coast; interior is uninhabited

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settlement concentrated on the southwest shoreline, with limited settlements scattered along the remaining coast; interior is uninhabited

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• Iceland is almost entirely urban with half of the population located in and around the capital of Reykjavik;
• smaller clusters are primarily found along the coast in the north and west

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• Iceland is almost entirely urban with half of the population located in and around the capital of Reykjavik;
• smaller clusters are primarily found along the coast in the north and west

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the small population is primarily concentrated on the island of Spitsbergen in a handful of settlements on the south side of the Isfjorden, with Longyearbyen being the largest

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the small population is primarily concentrated on the island of Spitsbergen in a handful of settlements on the south side of the Isfjorden, with Longyearbyen being the largest

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• populations tend to cluster in the foothills and periphery of the rugged Hindu Kush range;
• smaller groups are found in many of the country's interior valleys;
• in general, the east is more densely settled, while the south is sparsely populated

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• populations tend to cluster in the foothills and periphery of the rugged Hindu Kush range;
• smaller groups are found in many of the country's interior valleys;
• in general, the east is more densely settled, while the south is sparsely populated

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• most of the population is located in the northern half of the country;
• the capital of Yerevan is home to more than five times as many people as Gyumri, the second largest city in the country

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• most of the population is located in the northern half of the country;
• the capital of Yerevan is home to more than five times as many people as Gyumri, the second largest city in the country

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• highest population density is found in the far eastern area of the country, in and around Baku;
• apart from smaller urbanized areas, the rest of the country has a fairly light and evenly distributed population

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• highest population density is found in the far eastern area of the country, in and around Baku;
• apart from smaller urbanized areas, the rest of the country has a fairly light and evenly distributed population

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• overwhelming majority of the population is found in the eastern half of the country;
• the west, with its vast mountainous and desert areas, remains sparsely populated;
• though ranked first in the world in total population, overall density is less than that of many other countries in Asia and Europe;
• high population density is found along the Yangtze and Yellow River valleys, the Xi Jiang River delta, the Sichuan Basin (around Chengdu), in and around Beijing, and the industrial area around Shenyang

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• overwhelming majority of the population is found in the eastern half of the country;
• the west, with its vast mountainous and desert areas, remains sparsely populated;
• though ranked first in the world in total population, overall density is less than that of many other countries in Asia and Europe;
• high population density is found along the Yangtze and Yellow River valleys, the Xi Jiang River delta, the Sichuan Basin (around Chengdu), in and around Beijing, and the industrial area around Shenyang

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• settlement concentrated in the central valley, particularly in the capital city of Tbilisi in the east;
• smaller urban agglomerations dot the Black Sea coast, with Bat'umi being the largest

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• settlement concentrated in the central valley, particularly in the capital city of Tbilisi in the east;
• smaller urban agglomerations dot the Black Sea coast, with Bat'umi being the largest

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• with the notable exception of the deserts in the northwest, including the Thar Desert, and the mountain fringe in the north, a very high population density exists throughout most of the country;
• the core of the population is in the north along the banks of the Ganges, with other river valleys and southern coastal areas also having large population concentrations

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• with the notable exception of the deserts in the northwest, including the Thar Desert, and the mountain fringe in the north, a very high population density exists throughout most of the country;
• the core of the population is in the north along the banks of the Ganges, with other river valleys and southern coastal areas also having large population concentrations

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• all primary and secondary regions of high population density lie on the coast;
• one-third of the population resides in and around Tokyo on the central plain (Kanto Plain)

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• all primary and secondary regions of high population density lie on the coast;
• one-third of the population resides in and around Tokyo on the central plain (Kanto Plain)

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• most of the country displays a low population density, particularly the interior;
• population clusters appear in urban agglomerations in the far northern and southern portions of the country

Published as “Population distribution”

• most of the country displays a low population density, particularly the interior;
• population clusters appear in urban agglomerations in the far northern and southern portions of the country

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• population concentrated in the plains and lowlands;
• least populated regions are the mountainous provinces adjacent to the Chinese border;
• largest concentrations are in the western provinces, particularly the municipal district of Pyongyang, and around Hungnam and Wonsan in the east

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• population concentrated in the plains and lowlands;
• least populated regions are the mountainous provinces adjacent to the Chinese border;
• largest concentrations are in the western provinces, particularly the municipal district of Pyongyang, and around Hungnam and Wonsan in the east

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• with approximately 70% of the country considered mountainous, the country's population is primarily concentrated in the lowland areas, where density is quite high;
• Gyeonggi Province in the northwest, which surrounds the capital of Seoul and contains the port of Incheon, is the most densely populated province;
• Gangwon in the northeast is the least populated

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• with approximately 70% of the country considered mountainous, the country's population is primarily concentrated in the lowland areas, where density is quite high;
• Gyeonggi Province in the northwest, which surrounds the capital of Seoul and contains the port of Incheon, is the most densely populated province;
• Gangwon in the northeast is the least populated

Published as “Population distribution”

• the vast majority of Kyrgyzstanis live in rural areas;
• densest population settlement is to the north in and around the capital, Bishkek, followed by Osh in the west;
• the least densely populated area is the east, southeast in the Tien Shan mountains

Published as “Population distribution”

• the vast majority of Kyrgyzstanis live in rural areas;
• densest population settlement is to the north in and around the capital, Bishkek, followed by Osh in the west;
• the least densely populated area is the east, southeast in the Tien Shan mountains

Published as “Population distribution”

• about a third of the population lives in the centrally located capital city of Male and almost a tenth in southern Addu City;
• the remainder of the populace is spread over the 200 or so populated islands of the archipelago

Published as “Population distribution”

• about a third of the population lives in the centrally located capital city of Male and almost a tenth in southern Addu City;
• the remainder of the populace is spread over the 200 or so populated islands of the archipelago

Published as “Population distribution”

sparsely distributed population throughout the country; the capital of Ulaanbaatar and the northern city of Darhan support the highest population densities

Published as “Population distribution”

sparsely distributed population throughout the country; the capital of Ulaanbaatar and the northern city of Darhan support the highest population densities

Published as “Population distribution”

most of the population is divided nearly equally between a concentration in the southern-most plains of the Tarai region and the central hilly region; overall density is quite low

Published as “Population distribution”

most of the population is divided nearly equally between a concentration in the southern-most plains of the Tarai region and the central hilly region; overall density is quite low

Published as “Population distribution”

the Indus River and its tributaries attract most of the settlement, with Punjab province the most densely populated

Published as “Population distribution”

the Indus River and its tributaries attract most of the settlement, with Punjab province the most densely populated

Published as “Population distribution”

• population is heavily concentrated in the westernmost fifth of the country extending from the Baltic Sea, south to the Caspian Sea, and eastward parallel to the Kazakh border;
• elsewhere, sizeable pockets are isolated and generally found in the south

Published as “Population distribution”

• population is heavily concentrated in the westernmost fifth of the country extending from the Baltic Sea, south to the Caspian Sea, and eastward parallel to the Kazakh border;
• elsewhere, sizeable pockets are isolated and generally found in the south

Published as “Population distribution”

the population is primarily concentrated within a broad wet zone in the southwest, urban centers along the eastern coast, and on the Jaffna Peninsula in the north

Published as “Population distribution”

the population is primarily concentrated within a broad wet zone in the southwest, urban centers along the eastern coast, and on the Jaffna Peninsula in the north

Published as “Population distribution”

• the country's population is concentrated at lower elevations, with perhaps as much as 90% of the people living in valleys;
• overall density increases from east to west

Published as “Population distribution”

• the country's population is concentrated at lower elevations, with perhaps as much as 90% of the people living in valleys;
• overall density increases from east to west

Published as “Population distribution”

• the most densely populated areas are the southern, eastern, and northeastern oases;
• approximately 50% of the population lives in and around the capital of Ashgabat

Published as “Population distribution”

• the most densely populated areas are the southern, eastern, and northeastern oases;
• approximately 50% of the population lives in and around the capital of Ashgabat

Published as “Population distribution”

• most of the population is concentrated in the fertile Fergana Valley in the easternmost arm of the country;
• the south has significant clusters of people, while the central and western deserts are sparsely populated

Published as “Population distribution”

• most of the population is concentrated in the fertile Fergana Valley in the easternmost arm of the country;
• the south has significant clusters of people, while the central and western deserts are sparsely populated

Published as “Population distribution”

• most of the population is concentrated in The Valley in the center of the island;
• settlmement is fairly uniform in the southwest, but rather sparce in the northeast

Published as “Population distribution”

• most of the population is concentrated in The Valley in the center of the island;
• settlmement is fairly uniform in the southwest, but rather sparce in the northeast

Published as “Population distribution”

the island of Antigua is home to approximately 97% of the population; nearly the entire population of Barbuda lives in Codrington

Published as “Population distribution”

the island of Antigua is home to approximately 97% of the population; nearly the entire population of Barbuda lives in Codrington

Published as “Population distribution”

most residents live in or around Oranjestad and San Nicolaas; most settlments tend to be located on the less mountainous western side of the island

Published as “Population distribution”

most residents live in or around Oranjestad and San Nicolaas; most settlments tend to be located on the less mountainous western side of the island

Published as “Population distribution”

most of the population lives in urban areas, with two-thirds living on New Providence Island where Nassau is located

Published as “Population distribution”

most of the population lives in urban areas, with two-thirds living on New Providence Island where Nassau is located

Published as “Population distribution”

most densely populated country in the eastern Caribbean; approximately one-third live in urban areas

Published as “Population distribution”

most densely populated country in the eastern Caribbean; approximately one-third live in urban areas

Published as “Population distribution”

• approximately 25% to 30% of the population lives in the former capital, Belize City;
• over half of the overall population is rural;
• population density is slightly higher in the north and east

Published as “Population distribution”

• approximately 25% to 30% of the population lives in the former capital, Belize City;
• over half of the overall population is rural;
• population density is slightly higher in the north and east

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout the inhabited islands, with the largest islands of Tortola, Anegada, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke having the largest populations

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout the inhabited islands, with the largest islands of Tortola, Anegada, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke having the largest populations

Published as “Population distribution”

majority of the population resides on Grand Cayman

Published as “Population distribution”

majority of the population resides on Grand Cayman

Published as “Population distribution”

• roughly half of the nation's population resides in urban areas;
• the capital of San Jose is the largest city and home to approximately one-fifth of the population

Published as “Population distribution”

• roughly half of the nation's population resides in urban areas;
• the capital of San Jose is the largest city and home to approximately one-fifth of the population

Published as “Population distribution”

large population clusters found throughout the country, the more significant ones being in the larger towns and cities, particularly the capital of Havana

Published as “Population distribution”

large population clusters found throughout the country, the more significant ones being in the larger towns and cities, particularly the capital of Havana

Published as “Population distribution”

largest concentration on the island is Willemstad; smaller settlements near the coast can be found throughout the island, particularly in the northwest

Published as “Population distribution”

largest concentration on the island is Willemstad; smaller settlements near the coast can be found throughout the island, particularly in the northwest

Published as “Population distribution”

• population is mosly clustered along the coast, with roughly a third living in the parish of St. George, in or around the capital of Roseau;
• the volcanic interior is sparsely populated

Published as “Population distribution”

• population is mosly clustered along the coast, with roughly a third living in the parish of St. George, in or around the capital of Roseau;
• the volcanic interior is sparsely populated

Published as “Population distribution”

• coastal development is significant, especially in the southern coastal plains and the Cibao Valley, where population density is highest;
• smaller population clusters exist in the interior mountains (Cordillera Central)

Published as “Population distribution”

• coastal development is significant, especially in the southern coastal plains and the Cibao Valley, where population density is highest;
• smaller population clusters exist in the interior mountains (Cordillera Central)

Published as “Population distribution”

• athough it is the smallest country in land area in Central America, El Salvador has a population that is 18 times larger than Belize;
• at least 20% of the population lives abroad;
• high population density country-wide, with particular concentration around the capital of San Salvador

Published as “Population distribution”

• athough it is the smallest country in land area in Central America, El Salvador has a population that is 18 times larger than Belize;
• at least 20% of the population lives abroad;
• high population density country-wide, with particular concentration around the capital of San Salvador

Published as “Population distribution”

approximately one-third of the population is found in the capital of St. George's; the island's population is concentrated along the coast

Published as “Population distribution”

approximately one-third of the population is found in the capital of St. George's; the island's population is concentrated along the coast

Published as “Population distribution”

• the vast majority of the populace resides in the southern half of the country, particularly in the mountainous regions;
• more than half of the population lives in rural areas

Published as “Population distribution”

• the vast majority of the populace resides in the southern half of the country, particularly in the mountainous regions;
• more than half of the population lives in rural areas

Published as “Population distribution”

fairly even distribution; largest concentrations located near coastal areas

Published as “Population distribution”

fairly even distribution; largest concentrations located near coastal areas

Published as “Population distribution”

• most residents live in the mountainous western half of the country;
• unlike other Central American nations, Honduras is the only one with an urban population that is distributed between two large centers - the capital of Tegucigalpa and the city of San Pedro Sula;
• the Rio Ulua valley in the north is the only densely populated lowland area

Published as “Population distribution”

• most residents live in the mountainous western half of the country;
• unlike other Central American nations, Honduras is the only one with an urban population that is distributed between two large centers - the capital of Tegucigalpa and the city of San Pedro Sula;
• the Rio Ulua valley in the north is the only densely populated lowland area

Published as “Population distribution”

population density is high throughout, but increases in and around Kingston, Montego Bay, and Port Esquivel

Published as “Population distribution”

population density is high throughout, but increases in and around Kingston, Montego Bay, and Port Esquivel

Published as “Population distribution”

only the northern half of the island is populated, the southern portion is uninhabitable due to volcanic activity

Published as “Population distribution”

only the northern half of the island is populated, the southern portion is uninhabitable due to volcanic activity

Published as “Population distribution”

• the overwhelming majority of the population resides in the western half of the country, with much of the urban growth centered in the capital city of Managua;
• coastal areas also show large population clusters

Published as “Population distribution”

• the overwhelming majority of the population resides in the western half of the country, with much of the urban growth centered in the capital city of Managua;
• coastal areas also show large population clusters

Published as “Population distribution”

• population is concentrated towards the center of the country, particularly around the Canal, but a sizeable segment of the populace also lives in the far west around David;
• the eastern third of the country is sparsely inhabited

Published as “Population distribution”

• population is concentrated towards the center of the country, particularly around the Canal, but a sizeable segment of the populace also lives in the far west around David;
• the eastern third of the country is sparsely inhabited

Published as “Population distribution”

• population clusters tend to be found along the coast, the largest of these is found in and around San Juan;
• an exception to this is a sizeable population located in the interior of the island immediately south of the capital around Caguas;
• most of the interior, particularly in the western half of the island, is dominated by the Cordillera Central mountains, where population density is low

Published as “Population distribution”

• population clusters tend to be found along the coast, the largest of these is found in and around San Juan;
• an exception to this is a sizeable population located in the interior of the island immediately south of the capital around Caguas;
• most of the interior, particularly in the western half of the island, is dominated by the Cordillera Central mountains, where population density is low

Published as “Population distribution”

most of the populace concentrated in and around the capital of Gustavia, but scattered settlements exist around the island periphery

Published as “Population distribution”

most of the populace concentrated in and around the capital of Gustavia, but scattered settlements exist around the island periphery

Published as “Population distribution”

population clusters are found in the small towns located on the periphery of both islands

Published as “Population distribution”

population clusters are found in the small towns located on the periphery of both islands

Published as “Population distribution”

most of the population is found on the periphery of the island, with a larger concentration in the north around the capital of Castries

Published as “Population distribution”

most of the population is found on the periphery of the island, with a larger concentration in the north around the capital of Castries

Published as “Population distribution”

most of the population is found along the coast, with a largest concentrations around the capital Marigot, Orleans, and Grand-Case

Published as “Population distribution”

most of the population is found along the coast, with a largest concentrations around the capital Marigot, Orleans, and Grand-Case

Published as “Population distribution”

most of the population is concentrated in and around the capital of Kingstown

Published as “Population distribution”

most of the population is concentrated in and around the capital of Kingstown

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most populous areas are Lower Prince's Quarter (north of Philipsburg), followed closely by Cul de Sac

Published as “Population distribution”

most populous areas are Lower Prince's Quarter (north of Philipsburg), followed closely by Cul de Sac

Published as “Population distribution”

population on Trinidad is concentrated in the western half of the island, on Tobago in the southern half

Published as “Population distribution”

population on Trinidad is concentrated in the western half of the island, on Tobago in the southern half

Published as “Population distribution”

eight of the thirty islands are inhabited; the island of Providenciales is the most populated, but the most densely populated is Grand Turk

Published as “Population distribution”

eight of the thirty islands are inhabited; the island of Providenciales is the most populated, but the most densely populated is Grand Turk

Published as “Population distribution”

while overall population density throughout the islands is relatively low, concentrations appear around Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas and Christiansted on St. Croix

Published as “Population distribution”

while overall population density throughout the islands is relatively low, concentrations appear around Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas and Christiansted on St. Croix

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution, with somewhat higher concentrations of people in the western and central parts of the country

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution, with somewhat higher concentrations of people in the western and central parts of the country

Published as “Population distribution”

population is unevenly distributed and is concentrated in the seven urbanized valleys that make up the country's parishes (political administrative divisions)

Published as “Population distribution”

population is unevenly distributed and is concentrated in the seven urbanized valleys that make up the country's parishes (political administrative divisions)

Published as “Population distribution”

the northern and eastern portions of the country are more densely populated; nearly two-thirds of the populace lives in urban areas

Published as “Population distribution”

the northern and eastern portions of the country are more densely populated; nearly two-thirds of the populace lives in urban areas

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations

Published as “Population distribution”

• most of the population concentrated in the northern two-thirds of the country;
• the southeast is more thinly populated;
• considered to have one of the highest population densities in the world;
• approximately 97% live in urban areas

Published as “Population distribution”

• most of the population concentrated in the northern two-thirds of the country;
• the southeast is more thinly populated;
• considered to have one of the highest population densities in the world;
• approximately 97% live in urban areas

Published as “Population distribution”

the northern and central areas of the country are the most densely populated

Published as “Population distribution”

the northern and central areas of the country are the most densely populated

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger populations

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger populations

Published as “Population distribution”

• more of the population lives in the northern half of the country, with approximately a quarter of the populace residing in and around the capital of Zagreb;
• many of the islands are sparsely populated

Published as “Population distribution”

• more of the population lives in the northern half of the country, with approximately a quarter of the populace residing in and around the capital of Zagreb;
• many of the islands are sparsely populated

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, but the northern and eastern regions tend to have larger urban concentrations

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, but the northern and eastern regions tend to have larger urban concentrations

Published as “Population distribution”

with excellent access to the North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat, and the Baltic Sea, population centers tend to be along coastal areas, particularly in Copenhagen and the eastern side of the country's mainland

Published as “Population distribution”

with excellent access to the North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat, and the Baltic Sea, population centers tend to be along coastal areas, particularly in Copenhagen and the eastern side of the country's mainland

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations

Published as “Population distribution”

• population distribution varies considerably from country to country but tends to follow a pattern of coastal and river settlement, with urban agglomerations forming large hubs facilitating large scale housing, industry, and commerce;
• the area in and around the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg (known collectively as Benelux), is the most densely populated area in the EU

Published as “Population distribution”

• population distribution varies considerably from country to country but tends to follow a pattern of coastal and river settlement, with urban agglomerations forming large hubs facilitating large scale housing, industry, and commerce;
• the area in and around the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg (known collectively as Benelux), is the most densely populated area in the EU

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• the island of Streymoy is by far the most populous with over 40% of the population;
• it has approximately twice as many inhabitants as Eysturoy, the second most populous island;
• seven of the inhabited islands have fewer than 100 people

Published as “Population distribution”

• the island of Streymoy is by far the most populous with over 40% of the population;
• it has approximately twice as many inhabitants as Eysturoy, the second most populous island;
• seven of the inhabited islands have fewer than 100 people

Published as “Population distribution”

the vast majority of people are found in the south; the northern interior areas remain sparsely populated

Published as “Population distribution”

the vast majority of people are found in the south; the northern interior areas remain sparsely populated

Published as “Population distribution”

• much of the population is concentrated in the north and southeast;
• although there are many urban agglomerations throughout the country, Paris is by far the largest city, with Lyon ranked a distant second

Published as “Population distribution”

• much of the population is concentrated in the north and southeast;
• although there are many urban agglomerations throughout the country, Paris is by far the largest city, with Lyon ranked a distant second

Published as “Population distribution”

second most populous country in Europe; a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations, particularly in the far western part of the industrial state of North Rhine-Westphalia

Published as “Population distribution”

second most populous country in Europe; a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations, particularly in the far western part of the industrial state of North Rhine-Westphalia

Published as “Population distribution”

• one-third of the population lives in and around metropolitan Athens;
• the remainder of the country has moderate population density mixed with sizeable urban clusters

Published as “Population distribution”

• one-third of the population lives in and around metropolitan Athens;
• the remainder of the country has moderate population density mixed with sizeable urban clusters

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations

Published as “Population distribution”

• population distribution is weighted to the eastern side of the island, with the largest concentration being in and around Dublin;
• populations in the west are small due to mountainous land, poorer soil, lack of good transport routes, and fewer job opportunities

Published as “Population distribution”

• population distribution is weighted to the eastern side of the island, with the largest concentration being in and around Dublin;
• populations in the west are small due to mountainous land, poorer soil, lack of good transport routes, and fewer job opportunities

Published as “Population distribution”

most people concentrated in cities and large towns of which Douglas, in the southeast, is the largest

Published as “Population distribution”

most people concentrated in cities and large towns of which Douglas, in the southeast, is the largest

Published as “Population distribution”

despite a distinctive pattern with an industrial north and an agrarian south, a fairly even population distribution exists throughout most of the country, with coastal areas, the Po River Valley, and urban centers (particularly Milan, Rome, and Naples), attracting larger and denser populations

Published as “Population distribution”

despite a distinctive pattern with an industrial north and an agrarian south, a fairly even population distribution exists throughout most of the country, with coastal areas, the Po River Valley, and urban centers (particularly Milan, Rome, and Naples), attracting larger and denser populations

Published as “Population distribution”

fairly even distribution; no notable trends

Published as “Population distribution”

fairly even distribution; no notable trends

Published as “Population distribution”

population clusters exist throughout the country, the largest being in the east in and around the capital of Pristina

Published as “Population distribution”

population clusters exist throughout the country, the largest being in the east in and around the capital of Pristina

Published as “Population distribution”

largest concentration of people is found in and around the port and capital city of Riga; small agglomerations are scattered throughout the country

Published as “Population distribution”

largest concentration of people is found in and around the port and capital city of Riga; small agglomerations are scattered throughout the country

Published as “Population distribution”

most of the population is found in the western half of the country along the Rhine River

Published as “Population distribution”

most of the population is found in the western half of the country along the Rhine River

Published as “Population distribution”

fairly even population distribution throughout the country, but somewhat greater concentrations in the southern cities of Vilnius and Kaunas, and the western port of Klaipeda

Published as “Population distribution”

fairly even population distribution throughout the country, but somewhat greater concentrations in the southern cities of Vilnius and Kaunas, and the western port of Klaipeda

Published as “Population distribution”

most people live in the south, on or near the border with France

Published as “Population distribution”

most people live in the south, on or near the border with France

Published as “Population distribution”

most of the population lives on the eastern half of Malta, the largest of the three inhabited islands

Published as “Population distribution”

most of the population lives on the eastern half of Malta, the largest of the three inhabited islands

Published as “Population distribution”

pockets of agglomeration exist throughout the country, the largest being in the center of the country around the capital of Chisinau, followed by Tiraspol and Balti

Published as “Population distribution”

pockets of agglomeration exist throughout the country, the largest being in the center of the country around the capital of Chisinau, followed by Tiraspol and Balti

Published as “Population distribution”

the second most densely populated country in the world (after Macau); its entire population living on 2 square km

Published as “Population distribution”

the second most densely populated country in the world (after Macau); its entire population living on 2 square km

Published as “Population distribution”

highest population density is concentrated in the south, southwest; the extreme eastern border is the least populated area

Published as “Population distribution”

highest population density is concentrated in the south, southwest; the extreme eastern border is the least populated area

Published as “Population distribution”

• an area known as the Randstad, anchored by the cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, the Hague, and Utrecht, is the most densely populated region;
• the north tends to be less dense, though sizeable communities can be found throughout the entire country

Published as “Population distribution”

• an area known as the Randstad, anchored by the cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, the Hague, and Utrecht, is the most densely populated region;
• the north tends to be less dense, though sizeable communities can be found throughout the entire country

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations

Published as “Population distribution”

• most Norwegians live in the south where the climate is milder and there is better connectivity to mainland Europe;
• population clusters are found all along the North Sea coast in the southwest, and Skaggerak in the southeast;
• the interior areas of the north remain sparsely populated

Published as “Population distribution”

• most Norwegians live in the south where the climate is milder and there is better connectivity to mainland Europe;
• population clusters are found all along the North Sea coast in the southwest, and Skaggerak in the southeast;
• the interior areas of the north remain sparsely populated

Published as “Population distribution”

population concentrated in the southern area around Krakow and the central area around Warsaw and Lodz, with an extension to the northern coastal city of Gdansk

Published as “Population distribution”

population concentrated in the southern area around Krakow and the central area around Warsaw and Lodz, with an extension to the northern coastal city of Gdansk

Published as “Population distribution”

• concentrations are primarily along or near the Atlantic coast;
• both Lisbon and the second largest city,
• Porto,
• are coastal cities

Published as “Population distribution”

• concentrations are primarily along or near the Atlantic coast;
• both Lisbon and the second largest city,
• Porto,
• are coastal cities

Published as “Population distribution”

• urbanization is not particularly high, and a fairly even population distribution can be found throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations;
• Hungarians, the country's largest minority, have a particularly strong presence in eastern Transylvania

Published as “Population distribution”

• urbanization is not particularly high, and a fairly even population distribution can be found throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations;
• Hungarians, the country's largest minority, have a particularly strong presence in eastern Transylvania

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country; slightly larger concentration in the west in proximity to the Czech border

Published as “Population distribution”

a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country; slightly larger concentration in the west in proximity to the Czech border

Published as “Population distribution”

• a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations;
• pockets in the mountainous northwest exhibit less density than elsewhere

Published as “Population distribution”

• a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations;
• pockets in the mountainous northwest exhibit less density than elsewhere

Published as “Population distribution”

• with the notable exception of Madrid, Sevilla, and Zaragoza, the largest urban agglomerations are found along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts;
• numerous smaller cities are spread throughout the interior reflecting Spain's agrarian heritage;
• very dense settlement around the capital of Madrid, as well as the port city of Barcelona

Published as “Population distribution”

• with the notable exception of Madrid, Sevilla, and Zaragoza, the largest urban agglomerations are found along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts;
• numerous smaller cities are spread throughout the interior reflecting Spain's agrarian heritage;
• very dense settlement around the capital of Madrid, as well as the port city of Barcelona

Published as “Population distribution”

• most Swedes live in the south where the climate is milder and there is better connectivity to mainland Europe;
• population clusters are found all along the Baltic coast in the east;
• the interior areas of the north remain sparsely populated

Published as “Population distribution”

• most Swedes live in the south where the climate is milder and there is better connectivity to mainland Europe;
• population clusters are found all along the Baltic coast in the east;
• the interior areas of the north remain sparsely populated

Published as “Population distribution”

population distribution corresponds to elevation with the northern and western areas far more heavily populated; the higher Alps of the south limit settlement

Published as “Population distribution”

population distribution corresponds to elevation with the northern and western areas far more heavily populated; the higher Alps of the south limit settlement

Published as “Population distribution”

• densest settlement in the eastern (Donbas) and western regions;
• noteable concentrations in and around major urban areas of Kyiv, Kharkiv, Donets'k, Dnipropetrovs'k, and Odesa

Published as “Population distribution”

• densest settlement in the eastern (Donbas) and western regions;
• noteable concentrations in and around major urban areas of Kyiv, Kharkiv, Donets'k, Dnipropetrovs'k, and Odesa

Published as “Population distribution”

the core of the population lies in and around London, with significant clusters found in central Britain around Manchester and Liverpool, in the Scottish lowlands between Edinburgh and Glasgow, southern Wales in and around Cardiff, and far eastern Northern Ireland centered on Belfast

Published as “Population distribution”

the core of the population lies in and around London, with significant clusters found in central Britain around Manchester and Liverpool, in the Scottish lowlands between Edinburgh and Glasgow, southern Wales in and around Cardiff, and far eastern Northern Ireland centered on Belfast

Published as “Population distribution”

• smallest population of the Gulf States, but urbanization rate exceeds 90%;
• largest settlement concentration is found on the far northern end of the island in and around Manamah and Al Muharraq

Published as “Population distribution”

• smallest population of the Gulf States, but urbanization rate exceeds 90%;
• largest settlement concentration is found on the far northern end of the island in and around Manamah and Al Muharraq

Published as “Population distribution”

population concentrated in central Nicosia and in the major cities of the south: Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca

Published as “Population distribution”

population concentrated in central Nicosia and in the major cities of the south: Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca

Published as “Population distribution”

population concentrated in major cities, particularly Gaza City in the north

Published as “Population distribution”

population concentrated in major cities, particularly Gaza City in the north

Published as “Population distribution”

• population is concentrated in the north, northwest, and west, reflecting the position of the Zagros and Elburz Mountains;
• the vast dry areas in the center and eastern parts of the country, around the deserts of the Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht-e Lut, have a much lower population density