population

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It's estimated that almost a third of the world's population will see the total phase.

From BBC

China's vast population and territory have always posed challenges to consistent, evenly distributed healthcare –- and as its citizens age, stress on the system is increasing.

From Barron's

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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