Settlements hold nearly all the Earth's population but cover only about 1 percent of its surface.

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This is a well-known fact that settlements, including cities and towns, are home to nearly all of the world's population, but they cover a small percentage of the Earth's surface, estimated to be around 1 percent. The rest of the planet is covered by oceans, forests, mountains, deserts, and other natural environments.

Settlements Hold Nearly All the Earth's Population but Cover Only