If you’re looking for diverse flora and fauna, these biodiverse countries should top your list. Biodiversity is the measure of the number of different species found in a specific area. Bigger countries have a biodiversity advantage since they offer more space for species to live and often contain multiple ecosystems. As a result, few small countries make the list of the most biodiverse countries.
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