The matter is not so simple as it might at first seem. Some places had extra rain while others suffered drought and forest fires. As experts on climate gather more evidence, they discover the likelihood of El Nino occurring again and the causes of its associated weather changes. Several sections of this site provide information on, and links to population, economic, social, environmental, and gender conditions for countries around the world. Demographic statistics are linked to country sites.
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