The Ganges River basin supports hundreds of millions

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The Ganges River basin supports hundreds of millions

The Ganges River basin sustains hundreds of millions, making it one of Earth's most densely populated regions, thanks to its fertile plains and sacred status.

The Ganges River basin is one of Earth's most densely populated regions, home to an estimated 400 to 500 million people across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and China. This represents 5-6% of the global population, making its average density over 400 people per square kilometer in many areas—far exceeding the global average.

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