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In the ranking of countries with the highest population density, Russia ranks 181 (Ukraine is 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 little space?
Now 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.
10 Mauritius, 635 h/km²
Of course, Mauritius is a place you’ve heard of, especially because of its popularity as a honeymoon destination. The island was discovered in the Middle Ages by Arab sailors. It wasn’t until 1507 that the first Europeans arrived, and they were Portuguese. After its discovery, it 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 was established. The influence of different countries gave her great religious diversity. Although Hinduism is the majority religion, practiced by almost half of the population, it lives in harmony with Catholicism and Islam.
The official language of Mauritius is English, but the majority of the population speaks French and Creole, which is a mixture of French and African.
9. Republic of China, 650 h/km²
Republic of China (Taiwan) 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 metropolitan area. 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 that 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 named “Indian Bridge» for a crude bridge that was built by the Indians across the river (now known as the “Carenage”). It was later named “City of Saint Michael” in official documents before being finally named Bridgetown when a new bridge was built on the site of the Indian Bridge, sometime after 1654. Much of what is now the southern part of the capital (the vicinity of the lower part of Bay Street) was once a huge swamp.
The House of Assembly decreed in 1666 by special law that all buildings built 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 whites (so-called indentured servants): people who, for various reasons, were considered enemies of the crown. This practice was so prevalent between 1640 and 1650 that the phrase “be Barbado”, that is, to fall into disfavor with the crown.
7. Bangladesh, 1 154 h/km²
The region that is Bangladesh today, has been ruled by Turkic, Indian and Mongol 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 separated from West Pakistan by 1600 km.
The Bangladeshi war for independence was bloody, but in 1971 the country gained independence. However, after the war, she suffered from famine, natural disasters and poverty. Democracy was restored in 1991 and has been fairly stable ever since with rapid population growth.
Despite the fact that many big 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 big wealth gap, but for many people things are looking better with recent improvements in health and education. Overpopulation is the main cause of poverty, as well as corruption and political instability. It is estimated that about 70% of the population are farmers: this is the largest sector of employment in Bangladesh, although the textile industry generates more income.
6. Maldives, 1 h/km²
Approximately 1000 kilometers separate Maldives from the Asian continent: 26 atolls in the form of a chain stretch from Ihavandhippolhu in the north to Addu Atoll in the south. The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in terms of area and population (only just over 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 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, which is derived 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 states of the Persian Gulf, in which they discovered oil and built an oil refinery. The country never reached the level of production of Kuwait or Saudi Arabia, and therefore was forced to diversify its economy.
The Muslim country is ruled by a Sunni king whose family holds major political and military posts. The rift between the Shia majority and the Sunni rulers led to prolonged tensions in the kingdom, which escalated into civil disobedience from time to time.
3. Vatican, 1 h/km²
В vatican, which is called the city of the Pope (mind you, not the country of the Pope), houses religious and cultural sites of incredible value: St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. They hold some of the most famous paintings and sculptures in the world. The Vatican’s unique economy is kept afloat by the sale of postage stamps and souvenirs, museum admission fees, and the sale of publications.
2. Singapore, 7 389 h/km²
Although its history goes back thousands of years, modern Singapore was founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles 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 Settlements.
During World War II, Singapore was occupied by Japan, after which the United Kingdom again occupied it. Singapore gained independence from the British Empire in 1963, becoming a fully sovereign state in 1965.
1. Monaco, 18 h/km²
Monaco has an area of 2,020 km², making it the second smallest country in the world after the Vatican. With a population of 2018 as of 38, it is the most populous sovereign state in the world.
Monaco has the world’s shortest coastline, at approximately 3,83 km and a width that ranges from 1700 to 349 m. The highest point in the country, located on the slopes of Mont Agel in Le Revoire Ward, is only 161 meters above sea level , which is why even the locals do not dare to call it a mountain.