SortStack #894 — 2028-11-19

By population · Order from fewest to most people.

1. The population of Barbados 280K

   Became the world's newest republic in 2021, replacing the British monarch — Rihanna was declared a national hero the same day.

2. The population of Djibouti 1.1M

   Hosts military bases for the US, China, France, Japan, and Italy simultaneously — a geopolitical crossroads.

3. The population of Estonia 1.4M

   The first country to allow online voting in national elections, back in 2005.

4. The population of Istanbul 15.6M

   The only major city spanning two continents — you can commute between Europe and Asia by ferry.

5. The population of South Korea 52M

   Has the world's lowest birth rate — and the fastest average internet to compensate.

6. The population of Brazil 216M

   Home to more Catholics — and more Japanese people outside Japan — than any other country.

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