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Question
Differentiate between the Following;
Population and Population density
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Basis of Difference | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Population is the total number of people living in a specified area. | Population density is the number of people living per unit area. |
| What it indicates | It indicates the total number of people in a place. | It indicates how closely people are spread across an area. |
| Calculation | It is found by counting the people living in the defined area. | It is calculated by dividing the population by the area in square kilometres. |
| Unit | It is expressed as a number of people. | It is usually expressed as people per square kilometre. |
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