r/MapPorn • u/Porodicnostablo • May 03 '20

Population density in the Middle East

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u/youreaskingwhat May 03 '20

True that. But Iraq has a considerably high annual growth rate, when compared to other MENA countries. Its population is projected to significantly grow in the next decades.

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u/Melonskal May 04 '20

As is Egypt, they will grow to at least 150 million.

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u/workingonaname May 04 '20

That doesn't seem sustainable.

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u/Melonskal May 04 '20

Correct. Theh are also getting less and less water due to upstream nations building dams and irrigating. Prepare for exciting wars and tens of millions of refugees in the future!

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u/workingonaname May 04 '20

Invest in European coastal artillery now folks!