Extended Research Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
How many jobs did the Panama Canal Extension bring?
A
7000 jobs.
2
Q
What is Panama’s GINI index score?
A
12th most unequal nation in the world.
3
Q
How long is the Chinese lease on the Nicaraguan Canal?
A
50 years.
4
Q
How many profits are likely to reach Nicaragua annually?
A
$10 million.
5
Q
How many people are likely to be displaced by the Nicaraguan Canal?
A
100,000.
6
Q
Which Chinese top-down projects can the Nicaraguan Canal be linked to?
A
Three Gorges Dam or the South-North Transfer.
7
Q
What percentage of the Costa Rican economy is made up by eco-tourism?
A
17%.
8
Q
How much land is protected in Costa Rica?
A
25%.
9
Q
What case study can be linked with Costa Rica’s sustainable development?
A
Curitiba, Brazil.
