Question 43
PopulationCalculate the population density of country B if it has a population of 800 million and a total land area of 400,000km²
- A.20,000 persons per square kilometre
- B.2,000 persons per square kilometre
- C.500 persons per square kilometre
- D.20 persons per square kilometre
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (2,000 persons per square kilometre)
Explanation
800,000,000 ÷ 400,000 = 2,000 persons per km².