populous

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A smaller 2026 crop, with rising demand for livestock feed in some of the most populous countries, including China and India, will put pressure on global corn prices, affecting everyone regardless of their nationality.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

But his and millions of others' commutes have been snarled by brutal temperatures as Africa's most populous country fights a heatwave.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Data from Ontario, Canada's most populous province, shows that the majority of handguns recovered from crimes in 2024 - about 91% - originate from the US.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Cotality continues to have transaction delays from the recording office in Wayne County, the most populous county in the Detroit metro area, the survey said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In other words, the Americas were immeasurably busier, more diverse, and more populous than researchers had previously imagined.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann