Turks and Caicos Islands - Environment
Land area where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total land area)
Definition: Land area below 5m is the percentage of total land where the elevation is 5 meters or less.
Source: Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Place II dataset.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 53.27 |
| 2000 | 53.27 |
Disaster risk reduction progress score (1-5 scale; 5=best)
Definition: Disaster risk reduction progress score is an average of self-assessment scores, ranging from 1 to 5, submitted by countries under Priority 1 of the Hyogo Framework National Progress Reports. The Hyogo Framework is a global blueprint for disaster risk reduction efforts that was adopted by 168 countries in 2005. Assessments of ""Priority 1"" include four indicators that reflect the degree to which countries have prioritized disaster risk reduction and the strengthening of relevant institutions.
Source: (UNISDR, 2009-2011 Progress Reports, http://www.preventionweb.net/english/hyogo).
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2.25 |
Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population)
Definition: Population below 5m is the percentage of the total population living in areas where the elevation is 5 meters or less.
Source: Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Place II dataset.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 53.27 |
| 2000 | 53.27 |
Classification
Topic: Environment Indicators
Sub-Topic: Land use
