AP Human Geography

Answer - D - As of the early twenty-first century, the largest number of refugees are located in Africa.

Key Takeaway: A refugee is a person who is persecuted in his of her own country due to political affiliation, gender, religion, race, or other differences. As of 2005, the countries with the largest amount of refuges are: Sudan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Myanmar, and Palestine. The single country with the largest number of refugees is Sudan, with over 5 million, making Africa the continent with the largest number of refugees.