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Abkhazia  ~  Adjara  ~  Afghanistan  ~  Akrotiri & Dhekelia  ~  Åland Islands
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Ascension Island  ~  Australia  ~  Austria  ~  Azerbaijan  ~  Azores


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Embassy   Each country's Embassy located in Washington DC is shown thus. Strange as it may seem in the 21st Century but some countries still do not have an Embassy web site.  Others have to be linked to their UN Delegation web site.

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UNITED NATIONS 
We have listed the countries that have permanent missions to the United Nations with this link to their United Nations Mission web site.

     The United States Central Intelligence Agency's report on countries in our listing. 
Home
 
Link to the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Country Profiles for
 the countries in our listing.

 Australian Coat of Arms.png   Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Country Profiles.

       Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Country Reports.

  Link to World Governments - Ministries, Departments and contacts.

 
Link to overview of country listed, including political and topographic maps.

National Intelligence Services  We have listed the National Intelligence Services links for those countries where such data is available.

Languages
  
A primer on the languages spoken in the country.

Travel Guide  
All you need to know if travelling to the country.

Pictures   Pictures of the country, its people and its cities.

Universities   A listing of major Universities within the country.

NATIONAL STATISTICS  The Official Government Reports of a Nation's Statistics. For countries that do not post Statistics (English) we use data from the World Bank.

GDP $   We give WHO economic statistics on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita for almost every Country listed. Click on the blue number given to see a regional comparison chart. For countries not listed by the WHO we give CIA data.

Population 
Accepted number of people living in the country - (July 2009 est.)

Living In Poverty  Note: Living in Poverty in Afghanistan or Mozambique is far different to living in poverty in Northern Europe or the United States.  In Developed Countries N/A means Not Applicable - in Un-Developed Countries N/A means Not Available.

 -  Population Reference Bureau Data Finder Information. The % after the entry is the Growth or Decline in population expected between 2000 and 2050 (including migrations.) See: Population

Land Area
The number of sq. km. shown is the actual land area of the listed country, bodies of water within that country are not included.

Population Density
The number of people now living within the country per sq. km. of land area - these are United Nations statistics.

Literacy We have listed the latest percentages of the population over the age of 15 years able to read and write. i.e. male: 47%, female 15%  

Life Expectancy - We have listed life expectancy of men and women at birth.

Environmental & Ecological Factors - Link to information on this subject by Country. Click on the link, then click on the subject you wish to research (i.e.: Water Resources) then scroll down to and click on the Country you require data for.

Trafficking in Human Beings Report -  US Department of State Report. Source

Human Rights Report - US Department of State Country Briefs on Human Rights.

Age of Consent. - Legal Age of Sexual Consent.   Source

International Migration Profile - United Nations Data on Migration.  Source

Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - Percentage of the Population infected. Source

National Intelligence Quotient - The Average Intelligence Quotient is 100. Source

Corruption Index  Transparency International Data. 

Armed Forces -  Includes various data on Land, Sea and Air Forces and Budgets.

World Bank Report - World Bank Country Report

International Monetary Fund - International Monetary Fund Country Report

USAID Grants taken 1962-2003 - $ United States authorized Grants to foreign Nations.

News Sources  English Language Local News sources.

World Health Organization   An overview of the Health situation within the country.

Freedom House Report   -   Freedom House Country Freedom Rankings.

World Trade Organization  WTO Member Nations Report.

Newspaper  National Newspapers & Business Publications published in English.

Stock Exchange - Stock Exchanges that are presented real-time in English.

Chambers of Commerce  Link takes you to the World Chambers Network. Pick the Country or Territory you want and click on search for the links you will require.

Wikipedia Overview - Link takes you to the Wikipedia Encyclopedia.

Current Conflicts - Link takes you to an update on conflicts the Nation is engaged in.

 TODAY'S NEWS - News relating to the country from around the world.

 Currency exchange rates for Local Currency. 

  Local weather conditions today.

   Local Time.  This link will take you to an International Time locator, find the name of the country in the listing, click, and you have the time there now.

   Link to Amnesty International - Country Human Rights Report. 

  Prison Population of the World (by Country)

The Maltese Cross  Slavery in the 21st Century - Data on Modern Day Human Trafficking & Slavery.

Fiji Sunset.Island Vulnerability - Island Nations suffer vulnerabilities that other Nations do not
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  Member of the Association of South East Asian Nations - Map

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Image link to homepage  USAID - Loans and Grants made by the United States Congress to Foreign Countries.

  This symbol indicates that the State Department of the United States Government has
  deemed that this Country is considered a State Sponsor of International Terrorism.


RELIGION

NATIONS WITH MAJORITY MUSLIM  POPULATIONS

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Map of the Muslim World
(Showing Sunni & Shia Majorities)


NATIONS WITH MAJORITY CHRISTIAN POPULATIONS

 
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Catholic   Protestant   budded cross Orthodox


NATIONS WITH MAJORITY BUDDHIST POPULATIONS

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NATIONS WITH MAJORITY HINDU POPULATIONS

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NATIONS WITH MAJORITY COMMUNIST POPULATIONS

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NATIONS WITH MAJORITY JEWISH POPULATIONS

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Major Religious Groups of the World Ranked by Number of Adherents

Map of religious majority of the Worlds Countries

A Basic Overview of the World's Major Religions

Alphabetical Listing of the Worlds Religions

Religious Majorities by State in the United States of America


Largest Religious Groups in the United States of America


The Central Intelligence Agency's 21st Century World Facts Report


THE WAR ON TERRORISM



The States of Iran, Syria, Cuba, North Korea and Sudan
 are the five governments that the United States Secretary of State
has designated as state sponsors of international terrorism.

Department of State - Counter Terrorism

Department of Homeland Security
     

 
Nations with Colonies, Territories & Overseas Possessions

     (AUSTRALIA)   Commonwealth of Australia
        (CHINA)  
People's Republic of China
  
        (DENMARK)  Kingdom of Denmark
        (FRANCE)  French Republic 
     
(FINLAND)  Republic of Finland
        (NETHERLANDS)  Kingdom of the Netherlands
      (NEW ZEALAND)  New Zealand
       (NORWAY)   Kingdom of Norway
        (PORTUGAL)  Portuguese Republic
           (SPAIN)  Kingdom of Spain
       (U.K.)  United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
        (U.S.A.)  United States of America


Could, Should or Would be Countries

(Not Recognized by the United Nations as Nations)


 
The Etiquette of Formal & Business Dining




Hot Spots of the World


Freedom of the Press

Although we have listed as many English Language newspapers and other business publications as we can find, we would point out that not all publications have the Freedom of the Press enjoyed by those in North America and Europe.  So, we suggest you check the Freedom House - Freedom of the Press Report, before reading any of the newspapers or other publications listed on this site.


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Abkhazia
  
   Home
   NOT RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED NATIONS
   Freedom House Report
  
See: Georgia
    Wikipedia Overview
   Current Conflicts

 


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   Adjara
   NOT RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED NATIONS
   See: Georgia
    Wikipedia Overview



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Afghanistan UNITED NATIONS
  
  Home Australian Coat of Arms.png        
   Languages
  
Pictures  Universities
 
NATIONAL STATISTICS  -  ASIA MAP
   GDP
 $ 340     Population 28.396 million (July 2009 est.)
  
Living In Poverty  23%
   Population 2050 (projected)  67,200,000
  + 134%
   648,000 sq. km.   33 per sq. km.
   Literacy:  male:  47.2%, female 15 % 
   Life Expectancy:  male 42.27 yrs. female: 42.66 yrs.
   Environmental & Ecological Factors
  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report
  
Afghanistan does not fully comply with the minimum
   standards for the elimination of trafficking human beings.

  
Human Rights Report
  
Age of Consent - No Legal Definition
   United Nations International Migration Profile
  
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - N/A
  
National Intelligence Quotient - 83
  
Corruption Index
  
Armed Forces  

  
World Bank Report   International Monetary Fund
   USAID Grants taken 1962-2004 - $ 5,168.1 m
illion
  
News Sources  World Health Organization
   Freedom House Report

 
Afghan Daily News
  
Afghan News Network

   Afghan Islamic Press
  
Chambers of Commerce
  
Wikipedia Overview
   Current Conflicts


   TODAY'S NEWS IN AFGHANISTAN

            The Maltese Cross   Image link to homepage  

   Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
   Nation Founded 1919

 


    Akrotiri and Dhekelia's flag
      
 
 
   
Akrotiri & Dhekelia
  

  
Wikipedia Overview
   Populat
ion 15,700

  
 Royal Air Force Akrotiri

  
See: Cyprus

      British Territory or Possession

 


     92%  
   Åland Islands 
  

  
EUROPE MAP
    Wikipedia Overview

 
   Fiji Sunset. Animated Flag of European Union
   
     
Finnish Territory or Possession

 


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  Albania
  
  
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Languages   Travel Guide  
Pictures   Universities
 
NATIONAL STATISTICS - EUROPE MAP
   GDP $ 2,935   Population
3,639,453 (July 2009 est.)
  
Living In Poverty - % of the population  30%
  
Population 2050 (projected) 3,600,000 
  + 16%
  
28,748 sq. km.  
109 per sq. km.
   Literacy:   93%  
   Life Expectancy:  male 69.27 yrs. female 75.14 yrs.
   Environmental & Ecological Factors
  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report
  
Albania does not fully comply with the minimum
   standards for the elimination of trafficking of human beings.

  
Human Rights Report

  
Age of Consent - 14
   United Nations International Migration Profile

  
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - N/A
  
National Intelligence Quotient - 90
  
Corruption Index
  
Armed Forces   

  
World Bank Report   International Monetary Fund
   USAID Grants taken 1962-2004 - $ 583.4
million
  
News Sources     World Health Organization
   Freedom House Report  
World Trade Organization
   Albanian News
  
Tirana Stock Exchange
  
Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview

   TODAY'S NEWS IN ALBANIA

  
         The Maltese Cross  Image link to homepage

  
Republic of Albania
   Nation Founded 1912

 


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  Algeria
    UNITED NATIONS
  
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Languages   Travel Guide  
Pictures   Universities
 
NATIONAL STATISTICS - AFRICA MAP
   GDP $ 3,850  Populatio
n 34,178,188 (July 2009 est.)
  
Living In Poverty  23%
   Population 2050 (projected) 51,000,000 
  + 61%
  
2,381,740 sq. km.  
13 per sq. km.
   Literacy:   male 73.9%, female 49%   
   Life Expectancy:  male 68.87 yrs. female 71.67 yrs.
   Environmental & Ecological Factors
  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report - N/A
  
Algeria does not fully comply with the minimum
   standards for the elimination of trafficking of human beings.

  
Human Rights Report
  
Age of Consent - 16
   United Nations International Migration Profile

  
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - 0.1%
  
National Intelligence Quotient - 84
  
Corruption Index
  
Armed Forces     

  
World Bank Report   International Monetary Fund
   USAID Grants taken 1962-2
004 - $ 963.6 million
  
News Sources     World Health Organization
   Freedom House Report
  
North African Journal
   Algiers Stock Exchange
  
Chambers of Commerce

  
Wikipedia Overview
   Current Conflicts


   TODAY'S NEWS IN ALGERIA 

       Animated flag of Arab League  Animated Flag of OAU (Organization of African Unity)  The Maltese Cross  Image link to homepage

  
People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
   Nation Founded 1962

 


     78%   
  American Samoa
   Animated Sphere
  
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   Languages  
 Travel Guide  
Pictures
 
NATIONAL STATISTICS - OCEANIA MAP
   GDP N/A   Populatio
n
65,628 (July 2009 est.)
   199 sq. km.      353 per sq. km.
   Literacy:   male 98%, female 97%   
   Life Expectancy:  male 71.35 yrs. female 80.41 yrs.

   United Nations International Migration Profile
  
  
News Sources
  
Amerika Samoa
  
Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview

   TODAY'S NEWS IN AMERICAN SAMOA

  
      The Maltese CrossFiji Sunset.

  
   American Territory or Possession

 


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  Andorra   Animated Sphere
     Home Australian Coat of Arms.png      
   Languages    Travel Guide   
Pictures   Universities
 
NATIONAL STATISTICS - EUROPE MAP
 
GDP $ 26,652   Population 83,888 (July 2009 est.)
   Population 2050 (projected)  66,000 
  + 0%
   468 sq. km.      148 per sq. km.
   Literacy:  100%  
   Life Expectancy:  male 80.58 yrs. female 86.58 yrs.
  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report - N/A
  
Andorra complies fully with the minimum standards
   for the elimination of trafficking of human beings.

  
Human Rights Report
  
Age of Consent - 16
   United Nations International Migration Profile  

   USAID Grants taken 1962-2004 -
$ NIL
  
News Sources     World Health Organization
  
Freedom House Report
  
Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview

   TODAY'S NEWS IN ANDORA

  
         The Maltese Cross

  
Principality of Andorra
   Nation Founded 1278

 


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68%  
 
Angola    UNITED NATIONS
  
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Languages   Travel Guide   Pictures   Universities
 
NATIONAL STATISTICS - AFRICA MAP
   GDP $ 6,443  Populatio
n 12,799,293 (July 2009 est.)
  
Living In Poverty  70%
   Population 2050 (projected) 43,100,000 
  +230%
   1,246,700 sq. km.   11 per sq. km.
   Literacy:   male 56%, female 28%  
   Life Expectancy:  male 37.62 yrs. female 40.18 yrs.

   Environmental & Ecological Factors

  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report
  
Angola does not fully comply with the minimum
   standards for the elimination of trafficking of human beings.

  
Human Rights Report
  
Age of Consent - No Legal Definition
   United Nations International Migration Profile
  
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - 2.1%
  
National Intelligence Quotient - 69
  
Corruption Index
  
Armed Forces     

  
World Bank Report   International Monetary Fund
   USAID Grants taken 1962-2004
- $ 1,186.0 million
  
News Sources     World Health Organization
  
 Freedom House Report  
World Trade Organization
  Angola News
  
Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview
  Current Conflicts


  TODAY'S NEWS IN ANGOLA 

  
           Animated Flag of OAU (Organization of African Unity)  The Maltese Cross 
Image link to homepage

  
Republic of Angola
   Nation Founded 1975

 


     
 85%  
 
Anguilla   Animated Sphere
  
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Languages    Travel Guide    Pictures
  
NATIONAL STATISTICS - CARIBBEAN MAP
   GDP $ 9,711  Populatio
n 14,436 (July 2009 est.)
   102 sq. km.      125 per sq. km.
   Literacy:   95%
   Life Expectancy:  male 73.79 yrs. female 79.7 yrs.

   United Nations International Migration Profile
  
Corruption Index  
  
USAID Grants taken 1962-2003 - $ NIL
  
News Sources
  
Anguilla Life
   Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview

   TODAY'S NEWS IN ANGUILLA

         
The Maltese Cross Fiji Sunset.

      British Territory or Possession

 


     
90%  
  
Antigua & Barbuda Animated Sphere UNITED NATIONS
  
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NATIONAL STATISTICS - CARIBBEAN MAP
    GDP $ 13,502  Popu
lation 85,632 (July 2009 est.)

    442 sq. km.   152.6 per sq. km.
    Literacy:   male 90%, female 88%
    Life Expectancy:  male 68.72 yrs. female 73.45 yrs.
    Environmental & Ecological Factors
   
Trafficking in Human Beings Report - N/A
  
 
Antigua complies fully with the minimum standards for
    the elimination of trafficking of human beings.

   
Human Rights Report
    
Age of Consent - 16
    United Nations International Migration Profile
   
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - N/A
   
National Intelligence Quotient - 75
   
Corruption Index

   
Armed Forces     

   
World Bank Report  
International Monetary Fund
    USAID Grants taken 1962-2004 - $ 0.1
   
News Sources
     World Health Organization
   
Freedom House Report   World Trade Organization
 
  Antigua Sun
    The Daily Herald
   
Chambers of Commerce
    Wikipedia Overview

   TODAY'S NEWS IN ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

   
   
 Animated Flag of OAS (Organization of American States)  The Maltese CrossFiji Sunset.
Image link to homepage

  
Antigua & Barbuda
   Nation Founded 1981

 


    Animated flag of Arab League    animated large gold symbol of Islam
95%
   
Arab League
    Wikipedia Overview

 


     elaborate celtic cross
92%  
  
Argentina Animated Sphere  UNITED NATIONS
  
   Home Australian Coat of Arms.png  
    
  
  Argentine Intelligence Services
  
Languages    Travel Guide   Pictures   Universities
 
NATIONAL STATISTICS - SOUTH AMERICA MAP
 
GDP $ 11,670  Populati
on
40,913,584 (July 2009 est.)
  
Living In Poverty 51.7%
   Population 2050 (projected) 54,500,000 
  + 48%
   2,800,000 sq. km.   13 per sq. km.
   Literacy:   male 96.2%, female 96.2%
   Life Expectancy:  male 72.1 yrs. female 79.03 yrs.

   Environmental & Ecological Factors

  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report
  
Argentina does not fully comply with the minimum
   standards for the elimination of trafficking of human beings.

  
Human Rights Report
  
Age of Consent - 12
   United Nations International Migration Profile
  
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - 0.5%
  
National Intelligence Quotient - 96
  
Corruption Index
  
Armed Forces     

  
World Bank Report  
International Monetary Fund
   USAID Grants taken 1962-2003
- $ 43.4 million

  
News Sources     World Health Organization
  
Freedom House Report  
World Trade Organization
   Buenos Aires Herald
   Bolsa de Comercio
  
Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview


   TODAY'S NEWS IN ARGENTINA

   
          Animated Flag of OAS (Organization of American States)  The Maltese Cross 
Image link to homepage

  
Argentine Republic
   Nation Founded 1816

 


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Armenia  Animated Sphere  UNITED NATIONS
  
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Languages   Travel Guide   Pictures   Universities
 
NATIONAL STATISTICS -  (ASIA MAP)
   GDP $ 4,970   Populatio
n 2,967,004 (July 2009 est.)
  
Living In Poverty 50%
   Population 2050 (projected) 3,400,000 
  + 4%
   29,800 sq. km.   127 per sq. km.
   Literacy:   male 99%, female 98%
   Life Expectancy:  male 62.27 yrs. female 71.12 yrs.

   Environmental & Ecological Factors

  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report
  
Armenia does not fully comply with the minimum
   standards for the elimination of trafficking of human beings.

  
Human Rights Report
  
Age of Consent - 16
   United Nations International Migration Profile
  
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - 0.1%
  
National Intelligence Quotient - 93
  
Corruption Index  

  
World Bank Report  
International Monetary Fund
   USAID Grants taken 1962-2003 - $
899.1 million
  
News Sources   World Health Organization
  
Freedom House Report   World Trade Organization
  ArmenPress
   AZG Armenian Daily
  
Armenian Stock Exchange
  
Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview


   TODAY'S NEWS IN ARMENIA

             Animated Flag of CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States)The Maltese Cross 
Image link to homepage

  
Republic of Armenia
   Nation Founded 1991

 


     
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Aruba   
   
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Languages   Travel Guide   Pictures
   
NATIONAL STATISTICS -
CARIBBEAN MAP
   
GDP $ N/A     Populatio
n 103,065
    193 sq. km.      365 per sq. km.
    Literacy:   male 97%, female 97%
    Life Expectancy:  male 75.32 yrs. female 82.19 yrs.

    Environmental & Ecological Factors

   
Age of Consent - 16
    United Nations International Migration Profile
   
Corruption Index    
   
International Monetary Fund
   
USAID Grants taken 1962-2003 - $ NIL
   
News Sources
   
Aruba News
   
Chambers of Commerce
    Wikipedia Overview


    TODAY'S NEWS IN ARUBA

   
      The Maltese CrossFiji Sunset.

     
Dutch Territory or Possession

 


       
85%  
   
Ascension Island Animated Sphere
  
  Home
   Languages    Travel Guide    Pictures
    AFRICA MAP
    GDP $ N/A    Population 7,415
    410 sq. km.    18 per sq. km
    Literacy:  
male 97%, female 98%
    Life Expectancy:  male 74.67 yrs. female 80.61 yrs.   

   
The Islander
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21,262,641 (July 2009 est.)
    Population 2050 (projected) 29,500,000 
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    7,700,000 sq. km.   2 per sq. km.
    Literacy:   male 100%, female 100%
    Life Expectancy:  male 77.15 yrs. female 83 yrs.

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Living In Poverty - % of the population  4%
   Population 2050 (projected)  8,200,000 
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   Life Expectancy:  male 74.85 yrs. female 81.31 yrs.

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Living In Poverty  49%
   Population 2050 (projected) 11,600,000
 
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   87,474 sq. km.   93 per sq. km.
   Literacy:   male 99%, female 96%
   Life Expectancy:  male 58.8 yrs. female 67.53 yrs.

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