A sea of people around the globe

Updated: 2014-06-11 10:30 (chinadaily.com.cn)

As the most populous country in the world, China sets June 11 as National Population Day every year to raise awareness of the growing population. The population reached 1.36 billion by end of 2013, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China. The figure is expected to reach 1.46 billion by 2030. The masses of people is not only a unique scene in China, but also in other parts of the world. Let's take a look.

Revelers pack the Pamplona town square during the launch of the "Chupinazo" rocket, to celebrate the official opening of the 2013 San Fermin fiestas in Pamplona, Spain, July 6, 2013. [Photo/IC]

Bengali new year
Iraqi pilgrims gather to honor Muslim saint
Russians parade to celebrate Labor Day

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