Average annual settlements growth rate by country between 1975 and 2013
By Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
2013 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Average annual settlements growth rate* by country between 1975 and 2013
*The rate at which the area covered by settlements — built up areas comprising human communities in a village, town, or city — increased in each country over the 38-year period.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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