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population-growth2 years ago•1 min saved

Population Shift: Delaware, Red States, Texas, and Massachusetts Experience Significant Growth

Delaware has experienced the sixth-highest percentage increase in population growth among U.S. states, with a 1.2% rise from 2022 to 2023. The United States as a whole gained over 1.6 million people, with Texas leading in numeric growth and California remaining the most populous state. Several states, including New York and California, saw population decreases, while others, such as New Jersey and Ohio, rebounded with increases in 2023.

via The News Journal|

#delaware #fastest-growing-states #numeric-growth

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

Iran's Plan to Populate Disputed Strait of Hormuz Islands Raises Tensions with UAE

Iran is planning to increase the population of the disputed islands in the Strait of Hormuz, which are also claimed by the UAE. The Iranian government is offering free plots of land and loans for building homes to Iranians who commit to living on the islands. Families who commit to living on the islands for 12 years will also be exempted from mandatory military service. The largest island, Abu Musa, could potentially see its population rise to 1.7 million people. The islands are strategically important for Iran's maritime defense in the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE's claim to the islands has been rejected by Iran, and tensions have escalated with military drills and diplomatic disputes involving China and Russia.

via Al Jazeera English|

#international-relations #iran #island-dispute

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

Ireland offers $92k to relocate to remote islands.

Ireland is offering cash grants of up to $92,000 to people who want to move to approximately 30 remote islands off its western coast. To receive the funds, people must buy property on one of the islands built before 1993 that has been vacant for at least two years. The goal is to refurbish vacant or derelict buildings on islands into long-term homes as part of a broader initiative to revitalize life and the community on the islands, and increase the population. However, the money can only be used for redecoration, installing insulation, and structural improvements.

via Business Insider|

#cash-grants #ireland #population-increase