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These 5 countries have the lowest levels of water security in the world

Water security means having sustainable, safe and reliable access to clean water. It underpins everything from human well-being and economic development, to healthy ecosystems and lower levels of pollution. But water security is a rare global commodity. 80% of the global population lives in water-insecure countries.

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