Human features Flashcards
Where and when are the worlds first human beings thought to have lived?
The world’s first human beings are thought to have lived in Africa some 4 million years ago
How many of the worlds refugees come from Africa and why?
More than 40% of the worlds refugees come from Africa. Wars, droughts, famines, and poverty are the main causes for ppl to leave their homes.
How many of the 25 worlds poorest countries are in Africa.
23 out of the 25 poorest countries in the world are in Africa.
How much do half of the ppl in central Africa live on each day?
Half of the ppl in central Africa live in extreme poverty. They exist on less than 1 pound a day.
How many minerals does Africa have?
Africa is rich in minerals. It has 90% of the world’s coblat, 90% of it’s platinum, 98% of it’s chromium, 70% of it’s coltan(used in mobile phones) and 50% of it’s gold.
How many countries, people and languages does Africa have?
Africa has 55 countries, 1.1 billion ppl, and 2,000 different languages.
What problems affect a large proportion of African people?
Poverty, illiteracy, malnutrition and inadequate water supplies affect a large proportion of African people.
What are Africa’s largest industries?
Agriculture and mining are Africa’s largest industries, with tourism growing in some areas.
Where are the oil reserves that bring in enormous wealth
what is the poorest country in the world
