WAEC Geography 2023 Question 45

Question 45

Population

What is the population density of a country with a total population of 140,000,000 and a total land area of 500,000 km²?

  1. A.200 persons per km²
  2. B.280 persons per km²
  3. C.350 persons per km²
  4. D.500 persons per km²
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (280 persons per km²)

Explanation

140,000,000 ÷ 500,000 = 280 persons per km².