Where is the biggest refugee camp in the world?

PARIS (AFP) - Bangladesh has announced plans to build a refugee camp that could accommodate around 800,000 Rohingya Muslims pouring over the border from Myanmar. read more

Below is a listing of the top 7 refugee camps around the world. 1. Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya (184,550) Established in 1992, Kakuma camp is located in Northwestern Kenya. It’s currently the world’s largest refugee camp, hosting over 184,000 people. Kakuma is co-managed by Kenya’s Department of Refugee Affairs, and the UNHCR. read more

The largest of the Gaza Strip’s eight refugee camps, Jabalia is home to 110,000 registered refugees who fled from southern Palestine. The camp faces extreme unemployment, as well as a contaminated water supply and electricity cuts. read more

Around the world, nearly four million refugees reside in planned or self-settled camps. This Story Map explores the ten largest settlements. Around the world, nearly four million refugees reside in planned or self-settled camps. read more