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populous

[pop-yuh-luhs] / ˈpɒp yə ləs /


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In the decade from 2007-17, Germany, Europe's most populous country and by far its strongest economy, was typically spending just 1.2% of its GDP on defence.

From BBC

The world's most populous country has been deeply affected by events in the Middle East since 28 February.

From BBC

The authorities warned that a dam in Oahu, the state's most populous island, was at risk of collapse.

From BBC

Now those plans are on hold as her budget is eaten up buying petrol to power up generators to run her sewing machines after fuel prices jumped about 20 percent in Africa's most populous country.

From Barron's

Starmer welcomed Tinubu to Downing Street for talks on the second and last day of the first state visit by the leader of Africa's most populous nation to Britain in 37 years.

From Barron's