If you think of overcrowded places, bustling cities like Paris, Rome, and New York come to mind. However, there's an island that defies expectations: Migingo Island, nestled in Africa's Lake Victoria, has 500 residents.
Migingo Island, situated on the border between Uganda and Kenya, is so small that it's approximately the size of half a soccer field.
This is a place has become a focal point of contention between the two countries, including Uganda and Kenya, both claiming ownership.
Residents on Migingo Island live in extreme proximity.
They live in metal shacks crammed side-by-side, with little room for personal space.
The island features four bars, a makeshift hair salon, and several brothels. However, it has only one sanitation facility, posing significant health challenges.
Over 500 residents live in Migingo, which revolves around fishing.
Species like Nile Perch thrive in the deep waters surrounding Migingo. Fishermen flock here, drawn by the promise of abundant catches.
According to Kenyan fisherman Kennedy Ochieng, high-quality Nile perch can fetch over $300 per kilogram in international markets.
Mingingo becomes the focal point of contention between the two countries, both claiming ownership.
The ambiguity of the border location has led to the establishment of a bilateral commission to determine the rightful owner.
Despite past efforts to resolve the dispute, Migingo remains co-managed by Uganda and Kenya, highlighting what some have dubbed Africa's 'smallest war.'
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The Regent International, an enormous apartment block located in Hangzhou's central business district, houses 20,000 residents.
With 20,000 residents, this self-contained community offers a unique lifestyle: inhabitants never need to step foot outside.
The Regent International stands tall at 675 feet, covering a staggering 260,000 square meters. Within its massive architecture, residents enjoy a plethora of amenities: from a sprawling food court to barber shops, nail salons, medium-sized supermarkets, swimming pools, and internet cafes.
Despite its conveniences, with over 260,000 residents living in their own self-contained environment.
Regent International faces criticism for its capacity. Some claim it's more polluted than other places due to its enclosed nature. Fresh air becomes a luxury, and residents grapple with the paradox of living in a self-contained world.
Migingo Island and The Regent International represent two extremes of densely populated living conditions.
How would you feel about living in one of these two unique places?
