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Population density in drylands of the World

Drylands, the arid regions of the World between temperate regions and deserts, are subjects to long seasons with very little precipitation and drought spells sometimes lasting over several years. The most densely populated dryland regions are in developing countries, and the economies in this zone are vulnerable to issues like drought.

Year: 2006

From collection: Global Environment Outlook 4 (GEO-4)

Cartographer: This

Tags: environment programme The Global Environment

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