Japan's birth rate hits record low
The Japanese government has announced that the number of babies born in 2019 decreased by 5.9% when compared to previous years. The government has been trying to boost the birth rate in order to offset the growing senior population. The decline in birth rate can be attributed to cultural factors that are difficult to quickly change.
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65% of the Spanish population live in flats
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