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Environmental Aspects of the African Great Lakes Region

Human Population Growth

Population information supports the study of interaction between humans and the environment. This four-decade time series shows the areas with the greatest potential impact of population of the environment. Particularly noticable is the dramatic population increase in Rwanda, Burundi, and along the northeast shore of Lake Victoria.

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Population Legend 1960-1970 population image
Population Legend 1980-1990 population image