World Population Distribution and Density (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Current world population
Current world population
Over 8 billion people
Definition of population density
Definition of population density
Number of people per square kilometre of land
Three main world population clusters
Three main world population clusters
South/Southeast Asia, Eastern Asia, Europe
Where most population lives (coast/inland)
Where most population lives (coast/inland)
Along coastlines rather than inland
Singapore's population density (people/km²)
Singapore's population density (people/km²)
7,023 people per km²
% of world population in China and India
% of world population in China and India
Approximately 40%
World's most densely populated country
World's most densely populated country
Monaco (17,000 people per km²)
World's least densely populated country
World's least densely populated country
Mongolia (1.7 people per km²)
World's most densely populated city
World's most densely populated city
Manila, Philippines (43,000+ people per km²)
Formula for population density
Formula for population density
Total Population ÷ Land Area (km²)