Kids at the UN UN Children's Forum UN Special Session Youth Media Krista's Journal Scholastic Visit   Session Events Change the World Child Labor Iodine Deficiency Kid-Friendly Cities U.S. Finally Ratifies Youth Against War   The United Nations What's the UN How the UN Began Six Parts of the UN UN Members The UN in Action UNICEF The Rights of the Child   Activities Quiz Scavenger Hunt Child Population Map Poll			Child Population Map The percentage of children under 18 years old in each country. 1. What do the United States, South America, Australia, and Asia have in common? The population of children under 18 in these countries is from 25 to 49 percent. All of these countries are democracies. The population of children under 18 in these countries is 18 percent. 2. What are the two main regions where less than 25 percent of the population is below 18 years of age? Canada and Europe Africa and the Middle East None of the above 3. In parts of what continent are more than 50 percent of the population under 18? United States Middle East Africa Discussion questions: Why do you think there are so many children in Africa? Is this good or bad for the economy and well-being of the people? Click here for the answers.