Population Characteristics
Population characteristics describe demographic features of populations including age distribution, gender ratio, ethnic composition, religious affiliation, language, and migration history. Characteristics shape social needs and community composition.
Real World
Leicester's population is one of the UK's most diverse, with over 50% identifying as non-white British, driven by post-war South Asian migration; this shaped its retail, textile, and food sectors distinctively.
Exam Focus
Use specific demographic data (age structures, ethnicity percentages) rather than general statements; census data references signal strong geographical knowledge to examiners.
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