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WAEC Geography 2002 Question 36

Question 36

Population

If the total population of a country is 25,000,000 and her total land area is 100,000 square kilometres, what is her population density?

  1. A.500 persons per sq. km
  2. B.450 persons per sq. km.
  3. C.350 persons per sq. km
  4. D.250 persons per sq. km.
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Answer: D (250 persons per sq. km.)

Explanation

Density = population ÷ area = 25,000,000 ÷ 100,000 = 250 persons per sq km.