World Geography Population and Demographics

Question 1

As of 2023, which country surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation?

Accepted Answer

India

Answer

India surpassed China in 2023 to become the world's most populous country with over 1.4 billion people.

Question 2

Which continent is home to approximately 60% of the world's population?

Accepted Answer

Asia

Answer

Asia is home to about 60% of humanity, largely due to the enormous populations of China, India, and Southeast Asian nations.

Question 3

Which city has the world's largest metropolitan population?

Accepted Answer

Tokyo

Answer

Tokyo, Japan has the world's largest metropolitan population with approximately 37 million people.

Question 4

Approximately how many people inhabited Earth as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

8 billion

Answer

Earth's population reached 8 billion in November 2022 and continues to grow gradually.

Question 5

Which sovereign nation has the world's highest population density?

Accepted Answer

Monaco

Answer

Monaco, a tiny city-state on the French Riviera, has the world's highest population density at over 26,000 people per square kilometer.

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