Named Examples For Developing Country Variations

Question 1

Chad

Answer 1

Landlocked - More expensive to import/export goods

Question 2

Malawi

Answer 2

Poor education system means that they have low skilled workers - unable to attract foreign investment

Question 3

Saudi Arabia

Answer 3

Oil - Sold for foreign currency

Question 4

South Africa

Answer 4

Fertile soil and suitable climate for cash crops sold for income

Question 5

Nigeria

Answer 5

Corruption in government leads to money being used inappropriately

Question 6

Syria

Answer 6

Conflict/Civil war which means that they cannot keep the economy working - spend extra finance on weapons

Question 7

Lebanon

Answer 7

Large debts - repay loans and interest - less money for services

Question 8

Kenya

Answer 8

Famine creates a reduced capacity to work and create income

Question 9

Sub-Saharan Africa

Answer 9

The high prevalence of HIV/AIDS limits development as funds go to treatment of the ill

Question 10

Lesotho

Answer 10

Climate has an effect here as there is reliable and abundant rainfall. The major water management project which allows lighting and heating in homes improves quality of life.
Lesotho sells surplus water and electricity, providing an income that can be reinvested.

Question 11

Malaysia

Answer 11

Countries such as USA have an interest here for trade

Question 12

Brazil

Answer 12

Has benefitted from increased tourism for the World Cup 2014 which brought in foreign currency