population
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South Africa is one of Africa's largest economies and hosts more than three million foreigners, just over five percent of its population, according to the country's statistics agency.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Half of the U.S. population can get to Myrtle Beach within a 12-hour drive, he said, and they’ve seen increased interest from Northeastern states.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Continuing claims, which scale with the total size of the unemployed population, was 1.8 million in the week through May 30, versus a revised 1.77 million a week earlier.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The population of a rare butterfly species has increased by more than 90 times in Kent over two decades, according to a conservation charity.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
That number represents a sizable population increase—17 percent over the last panda count.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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