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Data - Statistical Data Rural land area where elevation is below 5 meters (Sq. Km)

Rural land area where elevation is below 5 meters (Sq. Km)

Rural land area where elevation is below 5 meters (Sq. Km)

Rural land area below 5m is the total rural land area in square kilometers where the elevation is 5 meters or less. Rising global temperatures will cause sea level rise and alter local climate conditions, affecting forests, crop yields, and water supplies, and may affect human health, animals, and many types of ecosystems. (Source: http://databank.worldbank.org/data/reports.aspx?source=2&type=metadata&series=AG.LND.EL5M.RU.K2)

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