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Read MoreTHE incredible expansion of the world’s major cities has been highlighted in compelling images shot over the last three decades.
The maps, published by news.com.au for United Nations World Population Day, aims to highlight the importance of global population and the increasing demand for urban expansion.
The current world population sits at 7.6 billion, with China, India and the United States being the three most populous countries.
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