UPSC PRELIMS · GEOGRAPHY · POPULATION GEOGRAPHY
Consider the following countries: 1. Italy 2. Japan 3. Nigeria 4. South Korea 5. South Africa Which of the above countries are often mentioned in the context of low birth rates, ageing populations and population decline?
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EXPLANATION
Italy, Japan and South Korea have very low fertility and ageing populations and face demographic decline or contraction pressures. Nigeria and South Africa do not fit that combination to the same extent.
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