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Democracy is a form of government where power lies with the people, exercised directly or through elected representatives, ensuring accountability and protection of rights. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: Central Africa Official name: the Democratic Republic of the Congo Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1960 / 1960 Capital city: Kinshasa Population: 67.8 million / 77 people per sq mile (30 people per sq km) Total land area: 905,563 square miles (2,345,410 square km) Language(s) spoken: Kiswahili, Tshiluba, Kikongo, …
Demographic shifts involve significant changes in population distribution due to urbanization, migration, and social transformations, impacting economies, societies, and the environment. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The demographic transition model describes population changes as countries develop, moving from high birth and death rates to low rates and stable or declining populations. For a detailed description, click on the article title.