GEOG 1HB3 Lecture Notes - Carrying Capacity, Population Geography, Core Countries
3 Feb 2014
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Population geography is the study of the spatial expressions of population: spatial distribution of population, density of human settlement, resources, consequences of our actions, health (well-being) In 1995, the global population was 5. 69 billion. China, with 1. 35 billion, and india, with 1. 21 billion, are the world"s largest country by population: canada"s population is 35 million, and canada is ranked #35 in the world in terms of population. It is projected that by 2050, there will be 9 billion people in the world. The current population growth rate is 1. 2% per year: doubling time: 54 years. (takes 54 years to double the initial number of people) Globalization and development correlates with levels of population: most populous countries tend not to be part of the global core, consequences in the peripheral countries include poor access to healthcare, education, and housing. It may vary among countries, canada vs. india, extremely subjective.
