Regions Affected
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From the FAO/UNESCO Soil Map of the World the following salinised areas can be derived.
| Region | Area (106ha) |
|---|---|
| Africa | 69.5 |
| Near and Middle East | 53.1 |
| Asia and Far East | 19.5 |
| Latin America | 59.4 |
| Australia | 84.7 |
| North America | 16.0 |
| Europe | 20.7 |
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