Note #38 : Demographic trends and outlook in the Mediteerranean

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The countries bordering the Mediterranean, although they share certain natural characteristics (climate, vegetation), are nevertheless very heterogeneous geographically, historically, politically and socio-economically. This is reflected in particular by great demographic contrasts. Despite these real demographic differences, one trait unites all the countries bordering the Mediterranean: a strong propensity of their populations to aggregate in certain areas, more particularly the coastal areas where the structuring and long-standing role of the port cities where tourist activities develop, sources of income and jobs.

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