With the death rate falling and the birth rate rising, the world's population is constantly growing. And if the country's population is very high, and financial situation unstable, then people may face such a problem as hunger. Already today, due to the high population density, a number of countries cannot provide the people with essential goods. Below is a list of the ten most populous countries in the world.

The Republic of Mauritius is an island state in Africa, which includes many islands. Mauritius is considered the largest island (1865 km2). total area countries - 2040 km. sq. According to an estimate for 2013, the population in the country is 1,295,789 people, and the density 635.19 people/km sq.

Taiwan (Republic of China)

Taiwan is an island in East Asia located off the coast of mainland China. After the Chinese Civil War in 1949, Chiang Kai-shek and approximately 1.3 million people fled mainland China to establish the Republic of China. The political status of Taiwan is controversial. As of 2011, the population of Taiwan was 23,188,07 people, and the density 648 people/km sq. The total area of ​​the country is 35,980 km. sq.

Barbados is an independent island nation in the western Atlantic Ocean located to the east of caribbean. This small country is a major tourist destination. The total area of ​​the island of Barbados is 431 km. sq. The population as of 2009 is 284,589 and the population density is 660 people/km. sq.

The People's Republic of Bangladesh is a small country in South Asia with a total area of ​​144,000 km. sq. Ranks seventh in the list of the most densely populated countries with a population density 1099.3 people/km sq. Interestingly, Bangladesh also ranks eighth in the world in terms of population - 150,039,000 people.

Bahrain is an island nation in the Persian Gulf. It is the smallest Arab state, the territory of which is only 750 km. sq. According to estimates for 2011, the population density is 1189.5 people/km sq., and the total population of the state is 1,234,571 people.

The Republic of Maldives is an island state, consisting of 20 atolls, located in the Indian Ocean. The country is located on 1192 tiny islands, the total area of ​​which is 298 km2. sq. Population density - 1,102 people/km sq., and the total population of the Maldives is 393 thousand people.

Malta is a small island and the state of the same name, which is part of an archipelago of seven islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The resident population in Malta, as of 2006, is 405,577 people, and the density 1283 people/km. sq. The total area of ​​the country is 316 km. sq.

The Vatican is the smallest independent state in the world. It occupies an area of ​​only 0.44 km. sq. and is located inside the Italian capital Rome. The tiny city-state has a population of 842, but due to its small area, Vatican City ranks as the 3rd most populous country in the world with 1900 people/km sq.

The Republic of Singapore is a densely populated island nation located in Southeast Asia. The city-state covers an area of ​​715.8 km. sq. The total population for 2012 is 5,312,400 and the density 7,437 people/km sq. Singapore is also one of the wealthiest countries in the world due to its highly developed economy.

The Principality of Monaco is a dwarf state bordering France. It is considered the most populous country in the world, and also ranks second among the smallest independent states. total population countries - 35,986 people and an area of ​​2.02 km. sq. (population density 17 814.85 people/km. sq.).

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You might think that the most populous country in the world is China. No wonder the number of the eastern neighbor of Russia has exceeded one billion and amounted to 1.38 billion people. You probably think the same. Or maybe it's India?

Everyone knows that China has a big problem of overpopulation, because of which it has territorial conflicts with Russia. And the cities are multimillionaires in the list of the first in terms of the number of people living in it. However, few realize that China is only the 56th most populous country in the world.

There are 139 people per square kilometer in China.

India has an area three times smaller than China, and a population of just over a billion.

The population density in India is 357 people per square kilometer - this is the 19th place in the list of the most densely populated countries in the world.

Statistics show that countries with the highest population density are dwarf states consisting of several cities. And the very first place among such countries is occupied by Monaco - a principality with a territory of less than 2 square kilometers. Next come:

• Singapore
• Vatican
• Bahrain
• Malta
• Maldives

Monaco

On the world map, Monaco is located between France and the Mediterranean Sea in the very south of Europe.

Due to the lack of territory, there are very high density population. The 36,000 residents of the country and foreigners who visit the tourist pearl every year account for 1.95 square kilometers - less than 200 hectares. Of these, 40 hectares were reclaimed from the sea.

The population density of Monaco is 18,000 people per 1 square kilometer.

Monaco consists of four merged cities: Monte-Ville, Monte-Carlo, La Condamine and the industrial center - Fontvieille.

The indigenous people of this country are Monegasques, they are a minority (20%) of the 120 nationalities living here. Next come the Italians, then the French (more than 40% of the population). Other nationalities are represented by 20% of the population. The official language is French. Although there is a local dialect, which is an Italian-French mixture of languages.

According to the form of government, the country is a constitutional monarchy, power here is inherited. The prince rules together with the National Council, which consists exclusively of Monegasques.

The country does not have its own army, but there is a police force, as well as a royal guard of 65 people. In accordance with the agreement between France and Monaco, the first of them deals with defense issues.

The tiny state prospers at the expense of other states of offshore companies located in the country, and tourism. It is here that the starting stage of the famous Formula 1 races begins, and here is the world-famous casino of Monaco, where gamblers flock, in whose countries gambling is prohibited.

Monaco is rich in sights. Here you can find medieval and modern architecture in combination, and it will look harmonious.

Here are:

The Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology, the Museum of Old Monaco, the Museum of the Prince, represented by cars, the Museum of Postage Stamps and Coins and other museums.

Among the historical monuments stand out: Fort Antoine, two churches and a chapel, the palace of justice and the prince's palace.

Fontvey Gardens and Princess Grace Gardens, rose gardens, zoo and more.

Also other popular places here are the wax museum of the princely family or the oceanographic museum. The latter was discovered by Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

Since the country does not have its own airport, you can get to Monaco by flight to Nice or Côte d'Azur, and then take a taxi.

The country introduced speed limits - about 50 km / h. There are also pedestrian zones in the old town. You can get around the city by bus or taxi. Directions to public transport will cost 1.5 euros.

Singapore

The city-state has an area of ​​719 square kilometers. It is located on 63 islands in Southeast Asia. It borders the islands of Indonesia and Malaysia.

The population density is 7,607 people per 1 square kilometer.

Its main population is made up of Chinese (74%), Malays (13.4%) and Indians (9%).

There are four official languages ​​here:

• English
• Tamil
• Chinese (Mandarin)
• Malay

Of the attractions, the most famous are: the Chinatown Chinatown, the Indian district, the zoo and gardens by the bay. You can get to Singapore by plane. Accommodation is possible in a budget hotel, since there are enough of them here. And you can get to it from the airport by taxi costing from 10 Singapore dollars, or you can use the subway for a price of $ 2.

Vatican

A dwarf enclave state on the territory of Rome was founded in 1929. The Vatican is the smallest state in the world, its area is only 0.4 square kilometers, the second after it is Monaco.

The population density is 2,030 people per square kilometer.

The population of the Vatican is 95% male, the total number of people living is 1,100.The official language of the Vatican is Latin. The head of the Vatican, the Pope, represents the Holy See.

On the territory of the Vatican there are palace complexes and museums (Egyptian and Pio-Clementino), the residence of the Pope, St. Peter's Cathedral, the Sistine Chapel and other buildings. Since all the embassies in the Vatican do not fit, some of them, including the Italian one, are located in Italy, in the eastern part of Rome. There are also located: the University of Pope Urban, the University of Thomas Aquinas and others educational institutions Vatican.

If you do not take into account the dwarf city-states, then the most populous country can be called Bangladesh. Next come:

• Taiwan,
• South Korea,
• Netherlands,
• Lebanon,
• India.

Mongolia is the most sparsely populated country in the world. There are only 2 people per square kilometer.

Bangladesh

The area of ​​Bangladesh is 144,000 square kilometers.

The population density is 1,099 people per square kilometer.

The state is located in South Asia. The total number of people living in the country is 142 million. Bangladesh was formed in 1970. It borders India and Myanmar. The official languages ​​in the country are English and Bengali.

The rich fauna and flora is the main attraction of this country. 150 species of reptiles, 250 mammals and 750 birds.

Among the attractions of the country are:

Sundarbans National Park, Madhupur and other nature reserves,

architectural structures: Ahsan-Manzil Palace, Dakeshvari Temple, mausoleums and mosques.

Also in Bangladesh there is a copy of the famous Taj Mahal.

You can get to Bangladesh by plane with a transfer, as there are no direct transfers from Russia.

Taiwan

The Republic of China is not yet recognized by everyone, officially it is considered a province of China. The area of ​​the country is 36,178 square kilometers with a population of 23 million people.

The population density is 622 people per square kilometer.

The official language is Beijing Chinese. 20% of the country's territory is under state protection: nature reserves, reserves and much more. 400 species of butterflies, over 3,000 species of fish, a large number of mammals and other animals attract tourists. There is also the opportunity to relax in the mountains.

You can get to Taiwan via Hong Kong to Kaohsiung International Airport. Within the country, rail travel is especially popular.

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The world population today is huge, it is more than 7.5 billion people, and continues to grow steadily. At the same time, more than half of it falls on Asia, more than 60 percent of the earth's population lives here, and there is a massive increase. Not surprisingly, the most densely populated countries are located mainly here.

The rate at which the human population is growing Lately, are huge, despite the remark of researchers that since 1990 the total terrestrial growth has somewhat decreased, and now the process is not going at the same pace as, for example, in the 60s of the last century.

But nevertheless, the scope is significant, and for an example it is worth pointing out the following. The human population reached its first billion around 1820. The figure of two billion was overcome in 1927. The third billionth child was born in 1960.

Four billion people lived on the planet in 1974, and by July 1974 there were five billion people. The sixth billion appeared by October 1999, and the seventh on October 31, 2011. At such a rate, overpopulation will not be expected for a long time, and already now in many countries it is being felt in full, creating a problem with basic resources, with the most necessary for everyone, with the environment. It is worth noting the most densely populated countries, in most of which the problems of overpopulation are already faced every day.

Brazil - fifth place

The population of Brazil is 193,946,886, and it ranks fifth in the world rankings. The largest population growth occurred here in the 2000s, and starting from 2011, the birth rate began to decline, and the situation became more controllable. The country is going through an energy crisis, with which it has been more or less successfully fighting in recent years. This country belongs to Latin America, it is characterized emerging economy, and fame is brought to her by TV shows, football and those same carnivals.

Indonesia - fourth place

This country is located on a very small island, and it is extremely surprising how 237 641 326 person of the local population. The overcrowding of local streets, cities, transport, is quite appropriate. Population growth continues and it remains a big problem for the economy and all spheres of life.

USA - third place

In third place in terms of population is the United States, home to 314,540,000 people. Despite developed economy and pretty high level life, a large increase in population over the past ten years has forced the country's authorities to think about the need for birth control. Perhaps in the near future measures will be taken in this regard.

India - second place

One of the most densely populated countries in the world is India with 1,210,193,422 inhabitants. Growth rates in recent years have only increased here, which causes serious concern for the state of affairs in this already rich country. Despite the fact that the state has a very large territory, overpopulation affects many factors of life here, and greatly affects the environment. A a large percentage people have to live in difficult conditions, below the poverty line. The caste system still thrives in remote areas, which simply does not give people the opportunity to improve their situation.

The state has taken and is taking measures to reduce the birth rate, especially among the poor, but no propaganda helps. Indians tend to have many children - this is another local tradition that is not easy to fight.

The most populous country in the world

The most populous country in the world is China. The leader in terms of population is China, where 1 347 350 000 . And this country is in the lead in one more indicator. It was here that they found a way to turn overpopulation into a positive direction and get profit from it, opportunities for prosperity. Many problems associated with the living of a huge number of people have already been resolved here, and their energy is directed to a creative channel for the benefit of the country. That is why China was able to become an industrial giant, producing goods that are bought all over the world thanks to their low prices.

China has become a kind of global factory, producing food, electronic goods, clothing, shoes and much more - in fact, everything that can be claimed by a person.

These are the five countries with the largest population. Russia occupies only ninth place in this list, and overpopulation problems here are not so obvious due to the vast territory and small growth rates. Rather, on the contrary, many territories can be considered sparsely populated due to the low density of human habitation. Is it long? If we keep in mind the global growth rates, then most likely not. Only time will tell whether such problems will arise in Russia and whether there will be ways to solve them on a global scale.

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Brazil completes the top five most populous countries with 210,147,125 people.

Urban population Brazil is 84%, rural - 16%. The famous Rio de Janeiro is home to 11 million people, Sao Paulo -19 million. These are the two largest federal centers of the country.

A feature of the Brazilian population is the fact that 50% of Brazilians are foreigners in the first or second generation. In the north of the country, there is a greater influence of immigrants from Portugal and representatives of African tribes. The more livable south and southeast are inhabited by Brazilians with German, Italian and Japanese roots.

The Republic of Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world with 266,357,297 people.

It is located in Southeast Asia, the country's territory is spread over 13 thousand islands. Many small islands don't even have a name! The most densely populated of them are Java and Madura. 58% of the population living in the country is concentrated here, and every sixth inhabitant is in Java. There are about 300 ethnic groups in the Republic, the most numerous are Javanese, Sunds, Minangkabau, Toba-Bataki and Acehs (Sumatra), Balinese (Bali).

The structure of the family of Indonesians is curious. Since there are a huge number of different ethnic groups in the country, family traditions also have fundamental differences. If an ordinary Javanese family consists of 2 parents and children, shows everyday independence and does not maintain contact with relatives, then the Balinese, on the contrary, respect close family ties. The Balinese family is a complex structure: in addition to parents, it includes families of several brothers with wives and numerous children.

In 2018, the population of the United States of America was 325,145,963 people. In terms of territory, this is the fourth state in the world, in terms of population - the third. The population of America is a mixture of various ethnic groups and races. Here they speak different languages, profess all world religions, you can talk endlessly about the diversity of nationalities of the inhabitants of the United States.

Initially, the indigenous people, the natives of the country, were Indians, of whom there were more than 3 million. In the XVI-XVII centuries, the first colonies of Europeans appeared, mainly English, Scots and Irish. Later, representatives of Sweden, France and other European countries. At the same time, representatives of African Americans (Negroes) appeared as slaves.

Today, the United States is a multinational country, in which 80% of the white race, 12% of African Americans live, the share of other races (Asians, Indians, Eskimos) accounts for 5%. Every year, the US population is replenished by 0.5 million people who come in search of a better life. The United States is the most urbanized state, the share of city dwellers in total strength is 77%.
One of interesting facts is the number of Russian-speaking residents - 700 thousand people!

Trends recent years say that by 2030 China could lose the lead in terms of population to India. As of July 2013, the population of this country is 1.220.800.359 people. Over the past hundred years, India's population growth has exceeded China's by 50 million!

Considering that the territory of India occupies only 2.4% of the world area, it has concentrated 17.5% of the world's population, that is, this share of such states as: the USA, Pakistan, Indonesia, Brazil, Japan in total. The population density of India exceeds the world average by almost 8 times!

Interesting:

The current population of India is very young: more than 50% of Indians are under 25 years of age. The birth rate in India is the highest among the countries of the world. For every thousand inhabitants, there are 22 births of children, and the death rate is no more than 6 people.

The most recent data give a figure - 1,430,075,000 people who inhabit the People's Republic of China. This number indicates that every fourth inhabitant of the planet is of Chinese origin.

Why are the Chinese the most numerous nation?

Let's start with the fact that China has more than 5,000 years of existence. The traditions of many nations value large families. But only in China, since the time of Confucius, raising many children in the family (especially boys) was elevated to a cult and was considered the main achievement and happiness for a man.

Since the coming to power of the Communist Party, this principle has received active nourishment. The party leadership relied on huge labor resources. In 1980, China escalated demographic problems, and the birth of a second and subsequent children was severely punished by state level(the fine was over $3,500).

Today, the population of the country has slowed down the rate of population growth, and the bias has begun in the other direction - it has noticeably aged. An only child cannot ensure a decent old age for his aged parents and 4 grandparents (a very limited circle of people receives pensions in China). This sad fact violates the centuries-old traditions of China.