Changes in the spatial distribution of the population of Zaire are analyzed at the regional level using data from the 1984 census. Comparisons are made with previous descriptions of the spatial distribution published by the Free University of Brussels in 1948. Significant migration both among regions and to the major urban areas is noted. (ANNOTATION)
Population projections are presented for the years 2016 and 2026 for the regions constituting Wallonia, the French-speaking part of Belgium. The projections suggest a decline of about 4.6% in total population size by 2016, and a subsequent stabilization in population size until 2026.
"Indonesia has undertaken the most significant programme of agricultural settlement ever attempted in tropical regions from the colonial era. Since 1969, nearly 2 million families have been transferred out of Java, while spontaneous migrations were multiplying to an exceptional extent. The official programme was often critised and the uncontrolled settlers were accused of causing serious damage to the environment. Nevertheless one must recognise that those migrations, whether or not state-organised, have taken a key role in the development of the Indonesian countryside." (EXCERPT)
The author examines the extent to which the demographic transition in Eastern Europe has been affected by political factors.
The author uses data from the recently published "Atlas de la population europeenne" to identify the unique demographic features of the countries of Eastern Europe. Specifically, he examines the extent to which political factors have affected demographic indicators such as fertility, mortality, migration, and spatial distribution in this region.
