Except around the capital, the provinces affected are poor, over-populated, and prone to recurrent droughts and cyclones.

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That is, as an over-populated island we allow far too much housing to be built in flood plains and provide inadequate protection for those in flood endangered areas.

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The strict rules help to reassure pilots flying over the UK's densely-populated capital that everything possible is being done to minimise risk.

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Russia has threatened trade sanctions and a visa regime for Moldovans in a row over Trans-Dniester, a region populated mainly by Russians and Ukrainians which broke away from Moldova in 1992.

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The route from John Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo to Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park in Key West takes in 111 miles (178kms) of meandering coastline populated by manatees over an easy 10-day paddle.

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Eschewing the manufactured resorts common in other North American ski areas, the Methow remains a lightly populated but ultra-friendly rural community, whose varied trails are spread over a wide area.

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