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Literacy Rate

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The percentage of the population, age 15 years or older, who has the ability to read, write, and use arithmetic. Some countries, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia do not report these rates to UNESCO.

World Bank

A world map shows literacy rates. Dark purple (more than 98 percent): Russia, Argentina, Poland, Ukraine, and Mongolia. Purple to light purple (70 to 98 percent): China, Brazil, India. Very light purple (less than 70 percent): Countries in central Africa.

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Literacy Rate

Daily Caloric Intake

Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)

Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Members

Peak Drought Record, 2016 (U.S.)

Class

Rank

Percent

Class

Rank

Kilocalories per day

Value

Value

D0 Abnormally Dry

D1 Drought - Moderate

D2 Drought - Severe

D3 Drought - Extreme

D4 Drought - Exceptional

22.8%13.4%4.66%
16.3%5.12%2.86%1.35%1.57%
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