population
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With costly interceptors and radar, all integrated with the U.S. military, the oil-rich Gulf Arab states have fielded some of the most advanced air defenses in the world, despite their small populations and militaries.
Iran is a big country, almost three times the size of Iraq with a multi-ethnic population of more than 90 million.
From BBC
She said the behaviour appeared to be limited to certain individuals rather than widespread across the population, with every recorded case involving an adult male seal.
From BBC
Beyond tourism and business traffic, diaspora populations such as Indians have helped fill aircraft.
From Barron's
China's leaders are set to unveil strategies to confront challenges that include sluggish consumption, a shrinking population and shifting geopolitical landscapes when they gather in Beijing this week for the annual Two Sessions political meeting.
From Barron's
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