Top 10 Most Polluted Countries in the World

Soumi Mitra 13/01/2024

Embark on a revealing journey from the least to the most polluted countries globally

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10

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EGYPT

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INDIA

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KUWAIT

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BURKINA FASA

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BANGLADESH

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4

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PAKISTAN

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IRAQ

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CHAD

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