Where most of Earth's fresh water is stored

68.7% of Earth’s fresh water

Most fresh water is frozen

Ice caps and glaciers hold about 68.7% of Earth’s fresh water. Roughly 30% is groundwater, while only about 1% is surface water, so most fresh water is not readily available on the surface.

Brazil received millions of enslaved people from Africa

>2.8 Million

Between 1500 and 1800, Brazil received more than 2.8 million enslaved people from Africa. By the mid-16th century, enslaved Africans were Brazil's largest import, supplying labor for sugar plantations as international demand for sugar grew.

Slavery continued after Dutch abolition

The Dutch East Indies formally abolished slavery in 1860, but the change mostly affected Java and Madura. On other islands, slavery lasted well into the 20th century. The Dutch state avoided the cost of freeing enslaved people and sought to appease local rulers.

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Where most of Earth's fresh water is stored

Most fresh water is frozen

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