Geographic scope, population and socio-economic characteristics of Western Indian Ocean (WIO) nations.

Source: The World Bank [120], except for coastal population and HDI, which are provided respectively by CIESIN [121] and UNDP [122].Note: South Africa only includes KwaZulu Natal as the Province that borders the WIO.*HDI = Human development index (http://hdr.undp.org/en/statistics/indices/hpi/).1Excludes area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones.2Percentage of population living within 100 km of a coastline.3Gross national income, calculated using World Bank Atlas Method.4Figures for Mayotte are calculated from INSEE [123]. Population estimate from 2009.5Figures for Réunion are calculated from INSEE [124].6South Africa only includes KwaZulu Natal, the Province that borders the WIO. Area and population figures from Statistics South Africa [125]; GDP figures calculated from Statistics South Africa [126].