Population and Demographics

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death rate

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The number of deaths in a given area or population over a specific period of time.

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birthrate

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The number of live births in a given area or population over a specific period of time.

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doubling time

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The period of time required for a quantity to double in size or value.

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population distribution

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The arrangement or spread of people living in a given area.

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population density

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The number of people living per unit of area, typically expressed as people per square kilometer.

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urban

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Related to a city or town.

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rural

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Related to the countryside rather than the town.

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emigrate

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to leave one’s home to live in another place

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immigrate

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to enter and live in a new country

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refugee

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A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.