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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Indonesia
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Standard Reference VerifiedAmong the options, Indonesia was the 4th most populous country in the world in 2003 (with ~222 million people), surpassing Pakistan (~158 million in 2003), Japan (~127 million), and Sudan (~39 million).
Indonesia is the 4th most populous country globally (after India, China, and the US).
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