Question: What is the population of the geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throught the area that is in Lebanon Country, Pennsylvania?
Sentence (from "Environmental issues in Israel"): Despite having taken these steps, Israel’s environment continues to suffer as a rapidly growing population and standard of living contributes to increasing Green House Gas emissions and air pollutants, reductions in natural and open spaces via urbanization, over-pumping of water sources beyond their replenishment rates and deterioration of water used for drinking and irrigation.
Relevant evidence: No