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INDIA The current population of India
is 1,397,420,489 as of Friday, October 15,
2021, based on Worldometer elaboration of
the latest United Nations data.
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India has the world's fourth-largest natural
resources, with the mining sector contributing
11% of the country's industrial GDP and 2.5%
of total GDP. It is also the world's second-
largest coal producer, the second-largest
cement producer, the second-largest steel
producer, and the third-largest electricity
producer.
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india, one of the oldest civilizations of the world, has
witnessed and undergone many political transformations
that have decided its geographical appearance as well.
What we see today, is the outcome of all those political
influences upon its geography. It covers an area of
3,287,590 sq. km and stretches from the Himalayas in the
north to Kanyakumari in the south.
India is surrounded by Afghanistan and Pakistan to the
north-west; China, Bhutan and Nepal to the north;
Myanmar to the east; and Bangladesh to the east of West
Bengal while Sri Lanka is separated from India by a
narrow channel of sea, formed by Palk Strait and the Gulf
of Mannar
India is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism,
Jainism, Sikhism, and other religions. ... India
is one of the most religiously and ethnically
diverse nations in the world, with some of the
most deeply religious societies and cultures.
Religion plays a central and definitive role in
the life of many of its people.
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INDONESIA In 2020, Indonesia's population increased by
approximately 1.07 percent compared to the
previous year. That year, the total population
of Indonesia amounted to approximately 270
million people.
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The country is a major exporter of crude
petroleum and natural gas. In addition,
Indonesia is one of the world's main suppliers
of rubber, coffee, cocoa, and palm oil; it also
produces a wide range of other commodities,
such as sugar, tea, tobacco, copra, and spices
(e.g., cloves)
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Indonesia, country located off the coast of Indonesia is centrally-located along ancient
mainland Southeast Asia in the Indian and Pacific oceans. trading routes between the Far East, South
It is an archipelago that lies across the Equator and spans Asia and the Middle East, resulting in many
a distance equivalent to one-eighth of Earth’s cultural practices being strongly influenced by
a multitude of religions, including Buddhism,
circumference. Its islands can be grouped into the
Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, and
Greater Sunda Islam, all strong in the major trading cities.
Islands of Sumatra (Sumatera), Java (Jawa), the southern
extent of Borneo (Kalimantan), and Celebes (Sulawesi);
the Lesser Sunda Islands (Nusa Tenggara) of Bali and a
chain of islands that runs eastward through Timor; https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki ›
the Moluccas (Maluku) between Celebes and the island Culture_of_Indonesia
of New Guinea; and the western extent of New Guinea
(generally known as Papua). The capital, Jakarta, is
located near the northwestern coast of Java. In the early
21st century Indonesia was the most populous country in
Southeast Asia and the fourth most populous in the world.

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PHILIPPINES The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Philippine copper, gold and chromite Critics of Philippine democracy have pointed out that the The culture of the Philippines comprises
 announced today that based on the 2020
Census of Population and Housing (2020
CPH), the total population of the Philippines
as of 01 May 2020 is at 109,035,343
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deposits are among the largest in the world.
Other important minerals include gold, nickel,
silver, coal, gypsum, and sulfur. The
Philippines also has significant deposits of
necessary because of the imperial Manila syndrome. This is the
clay, limestone, marble, silica, and phosphate.
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unitary system employed since the country became a sovereign a blend of traditional Filipino and Spanish
state in 1946 led to the prolonged underdevelopment of sub- Catholic traditions, with influences from
national regions (provinces). Hence, policy makers have put America and other parts of Asia. The Filipinos
forward the argument that a shift to a Federal system is are family oriented and often religious with an
appreciation for art, fashion, music and food.
notion that political, economic, and social underdevelopment is
more prevalent the farther away a province is from the capital,
Metro-Manila, which has been a longstanding theory of ‘core-
periphery’ dynamics in political geography. Using sub-national Philippines — History and Culture - iExplore
data derived from Philippine provinces, the study finds that https://www.iexplore.com › south-and-
provinces farther away from Manila in terms of geodesic southeast-asia › his..
distance are indeed disadvantaged not only in terms of
economic, poverty, and human development indicators, but
also in terms of dependence on internal revenue allotments
which inhibits local growth. Physical distance from the capital
also decreases rural funds for provincial development. The
implications suggest that a Federal arrangement can promote
peripheral growth and development, but it certainly is not a
panacea.

VIETNAM Currently, Vietnam's population is 97.3
million people, a number expected to hit 100
million by the end of 2024. ... Vietnam's
population is increasing by about 1% each
year, adding about 1 million people per year.
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Vietnam has long been a major producer of
cement. The chemical industry has been
growing, with fertilizer being its most
important product. Steel is a major part of
Vietnam's heavy industry. Because of their
high prices, cement, fertilizer, and steel are
among the greatest contributors to the
country's economic sector.
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Vietnam, officially Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Country, Vietnam's culture focuses on humanity,
Southeast Asia. Area: 127,891 sq mi (331,236 sq km). harmony, family, and community values
Population: (2021 est.) 98,678,000. Capital: Hanoi. The great through music, art, dance, and literature. ...
majority of the population is Vietnamese; minorities include The Chinese also greatly influenced
Chinese, Hmong, Thai, Khmer, and Cham. Languages: Vietnamese theater, with many shows based on
Vietnamese (official), French, Chinese, English, Khmer. Chinese opera. Water puppetry is authentic to
Religions: Buddhism, new religions, traditional beliefs, Vietnam and has been since the 10th century.
Christianity. Currency: dong. Vietnam is about 1,025 mi
(1,650 km) long, 210–340 mi (340–550 km) wide at its widest
parts, and 30 mi (50 km) wide at its narrowest part. Northern Vietnam — History and Culture - iExplore
Vietnam is mountainous; Fan Si Peak, the country’s highest https://www.iexplore.com › south-and-
mountain, rises to 10,312 ft (3,143 m). The Red River is the southeast-asia › his.
principal river. Southern Vietnam is dominated by the Mekong
River delta. A long, relatively narrow coastal plain connects
the two major river deltas. The densely forested Annamese
Cordillera extends through west-central Vietnam. Northern
Vietnam is rich in mineral resources, especially anthracite coal
and phosphates. Some petroleum deposits exist off the
southern coast. Significant food crops include rice, sugarcane,
coffee, tea, and bananas. Food processing and fishing are
important industries, as are the manufacture of steel and
phosphates. Vietnam is a socialist republic with one legislative
house; its head of state is the president, and its head of
government is the prime minister.

BANGLADESH The rate of growth has been slowing steadily
for quite a while, and that trend is expected to
continue further into the 21st century. The
Although more than half of GDP is generated
through the service sector, 45% of
Bangladeshis are employed in the agriculture
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Bangladesh is a densely-populated, low-lying,
mainly riverine country located in South Asia with a coastline
of 580 km (360 mi) on the northern littoral of the Bay of
Bengal. The delta plain of the Ganges (Padma), Brahmaputra
Bangladesh is a melting pot of races. She,
therefore, has a mixed culture. ... Bangladeshi
culture is influenced by three great
religions- Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam in
 country is currently growing at an annual rate
of around 1%, but this is expected to halve by
2040. Bangladesh is expected to reach a
population of 170 million by 2020, and 186
million by 2030
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countries/bangladesh-population
COUNTRIES POPULATION
PANAMA The current population of Panama is 4,402,439 as
of Monday, October 18, 2021, based on
Worldometer elaboration of the latest United
Nations data. Panama 2020 population is
estimated at 4,314,767 people at mid year
according to UN data. Panama population is
equivalent to 0.06% of the total world population.
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population/panama-population/
CUBA The current population of Cuba is 11,317,637 as
of Wednesday, October 20, 2021, based on
Worldometer elaboration of the latest United
Nations data. Cuba 2020 population is estimated
at 11,326,616 people at mid year according to UN
data. Cuba population is equivalent to 0.15% of
the total world population
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CANADA Canada's population grew by 208,904 year over
year to an estimated 38,246,108 as of July 1,
sector with rice as the single-most-important
product
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ECONOMY AND
RESOURCES
The economy of Panama is based mainly on the
services sector, which accounts for nearly 80%
of its GDP and accounts for most of its foreign
income. Services include the Panama Canal,
banking, commerce, the Colón Free Trade Zone,
insurance, container ports, and flagship registry,
medical and health and tourism.
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Aside from its mineral wealth, Cuba has a
thriving fishing sector that supplies foreign
markets [exports] and tourist hotels. Cobalt,
nickel, iron ore, copper, manganese, salt, lumber,
silica, and petroleum are examples of natural
resources. Nickel is Cuba's most important
mineral economic resource.
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The service sector, which employs
(Jamuna), and Meghna Rivers and their tributaries occupy 79
percent of the country.
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POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY
The highlands and mountains are made up primarily
of igneous (volcanic) rocks. The lowlands include the
plains of Panamá and Chiriquí provinces, the plains
and hills of Colón province, the Chepo and
Chucunaque river basins in the east, and the narrow
northeastern plains of the Caribbean region.
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Cuba is a Caribbean island republic situated
near the United States, the Bahamas, Mexico,
Jamaica, and a number of other islands.
Havana is Cuba's capital and biggest city.
Political Map of Cuba
Geometric: The 49th Parallel North
successive order, with Islam having the most
pervading and lasting impact.Hul 28, 2020
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CULTURAL LIFE
Panama’s culture is a blend of
African, American Indian, North American,
and Spanish influences, which are expressed in
its traditional arts and crafts, music, religion,
sports, and cuisine. Panamanian music is
popular throughout Latin America, and
the country is known as well for its many
festivals. Other aspects of traditional culture
are well preserved, especially by the country’s
Indian peoples. Panama is a cultural melting
pot, adapting elements from a wide variety of
sources and valuing innovation as much as the
good things of the past.
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life
Cuba has a diverse culture that is
influenced by African and Spanish
elements. Its music and art are by far
the most notable features. Cuban art
reflects a strong fusion of African
and European forms, progressing
through several eras from avant-
garde to more modernist and
contemporary palettes.
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In its widest sense, Canadian culture
 almost three-quarters of Canadians,
2021. In comparison, the Canadian population encompasses half of Canada's boundaries, is a mash-up of British, French, and
grew at over twice that pace (+435,974 people)
dominates the country's economy, as it which are geometric in nature. The Canadian
during the same period in 2019/2020.
American elements, which merge
does in other affluent countries. provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and compete in every facet of
The Daily — Canada's population Canada has the third-highest overall Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as the US cultural life, from filmmaking and
estimates: Age and sex, July 1, 2021 estimated value of natural resources, states of Washington, Idaho, Montana, North literature to food and athletics.
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca with a total estimated value of $33.2 Dakota, and Minnesota, make up the 49th
trillion in 2019. Parallel North.
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MEXICO The current population of Mexico Mexico is a major producer of oil, Mexico has a federal presidential Mexico's culture is diverse, colorful,
is 130,697,346 as of Friday, October 22, silver, copper, gold, lead, zinc, natural representative democratic republic as its and lively, inspired by ancient
2021, based on Worldometer elaboration of
gas, and timber in the globe. Other political organization. Mexico's government is civilizations such as the Aztec and
the latest United Nations data. Mexico 2020
population is estimated at 128,932,753 people minerals found include mercury, a bicameral system, with the president serving Maya, as well as European
at mid year according to UN data. Mexico cadmium, antimony, manganese, iron, as both head of state and leader of the multi- colonization. It is a one-of-a-kind
population is equivalent to 1.65% of the total and coal. The Pacific Ocean, the party system. There are three tiers of civilization that is perhaps one of the
world population. Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of government: federal, state, and local. most intriguing in the world. The
Mexico all border Mexico. Mexican people have a wide range
Mexico Population (2021) - Mexico's Current Politics - Adventure Life of traditions and customs.
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JAMAICA Jamaica's population growth has been fairly Jamaica boasts abundant natural With rough mountains, some of which are The interplay between Europe and
unstable over the last 50 years with a lot of ups
and downs, including a very steep drop from 1980
resources, including bauxite, as well volcanic, narrow valleys, and a coastal plain, Africa gave rise to Jamaican culture.
to 1990. Over the past 15 years, Jamaica's as a climate that is perfect for Jamaica has a diverse terrain. It lies 90 miles However, terms like "Afro-centric"
population growth has slowed dramatically and agriculture and tourism. The discovery (145 kilometers) south of Cuba and 100 miles and "Euro-centric" are frequently
was down to 0.26% as of 2019. of bauxite and the construction of the (161 kilometers) west of Haiti. Jamaica's employed to describe the apparent
Jamaica is currently seeing a decline in the 0-14
bauxite-alumina industry in the 1940s climate is tropical, hot and humid at the shore, duality in Jamaican cultural
age group with an increase in the working age and changed Jamaica's economy away and mild inland. traditions and beliefs. In civic
retired population, the fastest growing segment, from sugar and bananas. institutions, medicine, Christian
which is typical for developing countries. Geography of Jamaica - ThoughtCo worship, and the arts, European
According to the Planning Institute of Jamaica,
the country is now on track to stabilizing its influences may still be found.
growth to stay in line with United Nations https://en.wikipedia.org
recommendations. Cultural life - Jamaica - Britannica

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