In the ranking of countries with the highest population density, Russia takes 181 place (Ukraine in 100th place) due to its huge size and not so large number of inhabitants. And in which countries is it the other way around? Where are many people and not enough space?
Now you will find out which country has the highest population density in the world. We present you a list of 10 places on the planet where it is too crowded.
List
- 10. Mauritius, 635 h / km²
- 9. Republic of China, 650 h / km²
- 8. Barbados, 663 h / km²
- 7. Bangladesh, 1,154 h / km²
- 6. Maldives, 1,359 h / km²
- 5. Malta, 1,432 h / km²
- 4. Bahrain, 1,753 h / km²
- 3. Vatican City, 1,914 h / km²
- 2. Singapore, 7 389 h / km²
- 1. Monaco, 18 679 h / km²
10. Mauritius, 635 h / km²
Sure, Mauritius - This is the place you have heard about, especially because of its popularity as a place for a honeymoon. The island was discovered in the Middle Ages by Arab sailors. Only in 1507 did the first Europeans arrive, and they were Portuguese. After his discovery, he passed through Dutch, French and British hands.
Finally, in 1968, Mauritius declared its independence from the United Kingdom, and in 1992, the Republic of Mauritius established itself. The influence of different countries gave her great religious diversity. Although Hinduism is the religion of the majority, practiced by almost half the population, it lives in harmony with Catholicism and Islam.
The official language of Mauritius is English, but the population mainly speaks French and Creole, which is a mixture of French and African.
9. Republic of China, 650 h / km²
Republic of China (Taiwan) It is a state in East Asia adjacent to the PRC in the northwest, Japan in the northeast and the Philippines in the south.
Taipei is the capital and largest metropolis. Other major cities are Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tainan and Taoyuan. With a population of 23.7 million, Taiwan is the most populous state with the largest economy, which is not a member of the United Nations (UN).
8. Barbados, 663 h / km²
This is the birthplace of Rihanna, who moved from Barbados to the United States at the age of sixteen to pursue his musical career.
The capital, Bridgetown, was originally called "Indian bridge » behind the rough bridge that was built by the Indians across the river (now known as “Kerezhen”). It was later named the “City of St. Michael” in official documents before Bridgetown was finally named when a new bridge was built on the site of the Indian Bridge, sometime after 1654. Most of what is now the southern part of the capital city (the neighborhood of the lower part of Bay Street) was once a huge swamp.
In 1666, the House of Assembly decided by special law that all buildings constructed of wood should be abandoned, and all buildings in Bridgetown, including residential buildings, should be rebuilt from stone due to a fire that completely destroyed the city that year.
Surprisingly, the first slaves in Barbados were white (the so-called hired servants): people who for various reasons were considered enemies of the crown. This practice was so widespread between 1640 and 1650 that the phrase “be barbado", That is, fall into the disgrace of the crown.
7. Bangladesh, 1,154 h / km²
The region that makes up Bangladesh today, it was ruled by Turkic, Indian and Mongolian dynasties at all times (it was even ruled by the British for some time). In 1947, the region became known as East Pakistan, despite the fact that it was 1600 km separated from West Pakistan.
The Bangladeshi War of Independence was bloody, but in 1971 the country gained independence. However, after the war, she suffered from hunger, natural disasters and poverty. Democracy was restored in 1991, and since then it has been fairly stable with rapid population growth.
Despite the fact that many large fashion brands have production here, more than 50 million people still live below the poverty line, which is about 30% of the total population.
There is a wide gap in wealth, but for many people, the situation looks better after recent improvements in health and education. Overpopulation is the main cause of poverty, as well as corruption and political instability. An estimated 70% of the population are farmers: this is Bangladesh's largest employment sector, although the textile industry generates more income.
6. Maldives, 1,359 h / km²
Approximately 1000 kilometers separate Maldives from the Asian continent: 26 atolls in the form of a chain extend from Ihavandhippolhu in the north to Addu Atoll in the south. The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in terms of area and population (just a little more than half a million people).
What is this micro-state known for? Of course, with its beaches with clear water and perfect sand. Spending a vacation here, or at least a couple of days is an unrealizable place for millions of people who can only envy the locals, because they were lucky to be born among this beauty.
5. Malta, 1,432 h / km²
Malta It is the tenth smallest sovereign country in the world and has been inhabited since about 5900 BC. Its capital is Valletta, which is the smallest national capital in the European Union with an area of 0.8 km².
The official and national language is Maltese, originating from Sicilian Arabic, while English serves as the second official language.
4. Bahrain, 1,753 h / km²
Bahrain (the name means "two seas") - one of the first Gulf states in which oil was discovered and an oil refinery was built. The country never reached the level of production in Kuwait or Saudi Arabia, and therefore was forced to diversify its economy.
The Muslim country is ruled by a Sunni king, whose family occupies the main political and military posts. The gap between the Shiite majority and Sunni rulers led to prolonged tensions in the kingdom, which from time to time turned into civil disobedience.
3. Vatican City, 1,914 h / km²
IN The vatican, which is called the city of the Pope (mind you, not the country of the Pope), there are religious and cultural objects of incredible value: St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. They store some of the most famous paintings and sculptures in the world. The Vatican's unique economy is kept afloat through the sale of postage stamps and souvenirs, entrance fees to museums and the sale of publications.
2. Singapore, 7 389 h / km²
Although its history spans millennia, modern Singapore was founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Ruffles as a trading post for the British East India Company. After its collapse in 1858, the islands came under direct British control as a crown colony, known as the Straits.
During World War II, Singapore was occupied by Japan, after which Britain again occupied it. Singapore gained independence from the British Empire in 1963, becoming a fully sovereign state in 1965.
1. Monaco, 18 679 h / km²
Monaco has an area of 2,020 km², making it the second smallest country in the world after the Vatican. Its population as of 2018 is 38,682 people and it is the most densely populated sovereign state in the world.
Monaco has the shortest coastline in the world with a length of approximately 3.83 km and a width that varies from 1700 to 349 m. The highest point in the country, located on the slopes of Mont Agel in Le Revoir Ward, has a height of only 161 meters above sea level , which is why even the locals dare not call it a mountain.