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Boat people are refugees who flee by sea to escape conflict and oppression, often facing life-threatening conditions. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Community of Democracies (CD), established in 2000, promotes and upholds democratic principles through cooperation among its member states. It focuses on free elections, the rule of law, and civil society empowerment. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 77 (G-77), formed in 1964, unites developing countries to promote economic cooperation, equitable trade, and collective negotiation in global forums. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: West Indies Official name: Republic of Haiti Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1804 / 1884 Capital city: Port-au-Prince Population: 10.2 million / 959 people per sq mile (370 people per sq km) Total land area: 10,714 square miles (27,750 square km) Language(s) spoken: French Creole (official language), French (official …
(LDCs) The world’s poorer countries.
Population estimates from the US Bureau of the Census are based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys about the recent past and assumptions about future trends.