Changing Economic World Flashcards
(31 cards)
Why does Tunisia attract a large number of tourists?
Tunisia is located in North Africa on the Mediterranean Sea. It has a hot climate, warm seas and 8 World Heritage Sites which all attract large numbers of tourists.
Describe the improvement in life expectancy in TUNISIA due to funds from tourism
In 1960 the life expectancy was 42. It is now 65
Explain what was introduced in TUNISIA in 1960 in terms of holidays and the effect it had.
In 1960 package holidays were introduced to Tunisia where people would get their flights, accommodation and food all included. This reduced the price of travel so more people visited Tunisia and income increased.
How many jobs came from tourism in TUNISIA in 2014?
340 000 jobs
What percentage of annual TUNISIAN income is invested into healthcare?
4%
Describe revenues made from tourism in TUNISIA in the year 2014
In 2014 there were 6.1 million tourists and they spent $1.5 million
What events occurred in 2015 that harmed the tourism industry in TUNISIA?
In 2015, 2 terrorist attacks killed 69 people
What effect did terrorist attacks in TUNISIA have on rates of tourism?
Only 2 million visitors arrived in Tunisia in 2016, a drop from 2014’s 6.1 million
What is the population of NIGERIA?
184 million
Describe the demographics of NIGERIA
Nigeria has a youthful population, due to a high birth-rate and a relatively low life expectancy
How many ethnic groups are present in NIGERIA today?
500 different ethnic groups, the largest of which are the Yoruba in the south-west, Igbo in the south-east and Hausu in the north
What is the political context surrounding NIGERIA?
it is currently a stable democracy with regular elections.
There is a terrorist group in the north (Boko Haram) which seeks to abolish this and set up their own rule
Give the employment sector breakdown in percentage of NIGERIA
- 5% of people work in the primary industry
- 3% of people work in the secondary industry
- 2% of people work in the tertiary industry
Name 3 TNCs currently active in NIGERIA
Shell, Chevron and Exon-Mobil
How many people does Shell in NIGERIA employ?
5400
In 2016 how much tax did Shell pay to the NIGERIAN government?
$1.4 billion in taxes
How many fishing and farming businesses have been lost in NIGERIA?
15.600
How much oil has been spilt in the delta region of NIGERIA, leading to the toxicity and so redundancy of farmland?
1.5 million tonnes
Who are NIGERIA’s main trade partners?
Its main export partners are the USA (17%) and India (11%). Its main import partners are China (19%) and the USA (11%).
How much has China invested in NIGERIA, and how much future investment is planned?
China has begun to invest in Nigeria, it has already invested $45 billion in Nigeria and plans to invest $40 billion more
How many children in NIGERIA have received education due to DfID funds?
800.000 children
How many more people in NIGERIA have access to clean water to drink due to funds from DfID?
5.5mn more people
How much money has the global fund spent in NIGERIA?
$3.4 million
What has the Global fund been doing in NIGERIA?
It has targeted 628 healthcare facilities in providing mosquito nets and anti-malarial medicines
