According to World Bank, what was the density of the population of Sri Lanka in 2020?

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  1. 554 Persons per sq. km.
  2. 300 Persons per sq. km.
  3. 354 Persons per sq. km.
  4. 364 Persons per sq. km. 

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Option 3 : 354 Persons per sq. km.
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The correct answer is 354 Persons per sq. km.Key Points

  • Sri Lanka is a small island nation located in South Asia and has a total area of around 65,610 square kilometers.
  • The population of Sri Lanka in 2020 was estimated to be around 21.4 million.
  • Therefore, the population density of Sri Lanka in 2020 was around 354 persons per square kilometer.

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  • The term "population density" refers to the number of people living in a particular area, usually measured per square kilometer or square mile.
  • Sri Lanka has a relatively high population density compared to other countries in the region, such as India and Bangladesh.

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