Population distribution: nearly half of the population is concentrated in the interior in the Andean intermontane basins and valleys, with large concentrations also found along the western coastal strip; the rainforests of the east remain sparsely populated
Definition: This entry provides a summary description of the population dispersion within a country. While it may suggest population density, it does not provide density figures.
Source: CIA World Factbook - This page was last updated on Saturday, September 18, 2021
