Paper 2 (Human Geography) Flashcards
(33 cards)
When did the world’s urban population exceed the world’s rural population?
2007
What percentage of people lived in urban areas in the UK in 2019?
83%
What percentage of people lived in urban areas in Ethiopia in 2019?
20%
How many people live in Lagos?
15-20 million people
What is the annual rate of natural increase in Lagos?
25% increase every 5 years
What fraction of people in Nigeria live in slums?
2/3
What are the 2 biggest slums in Lagos?
Makoko and Badia
How high is the murder rate in Nigeria compared to the UK?
In Nigeria you are 10 times more likely to be murdered than in the UK
How many cars are in Lagos?
1 million
What is the air pollution level in Lagos?
4 times the ‘safe’ amount of smog
How much rubbish is dumped in each landfill site in Lagos?
10,000 tonnes per day
How many trips are taken on the London Underground per year?
1.4 billion trips/year
What is the name of the new Train system in Lagos?
The Lagos Rail Mass Transit System
It has a blue and a red line
When was the London Congestion charge introduced?
2003
How much is the London Congestion charge?
£11.50/day
What has happened to Kenya’s GNI per capita?
It increased by 50% in 15 years due to tourism
What is Kenya’s campaign called in relation to tourism?
Magical Kenya
How many jobs has tourism created in Kenya?
1.1 million jobs
What percent of Kenya’s GNI consists of tourism?
9%
When was Nigeria’s civil war?
1967-1970
What was Nigeria’s employment structure in 1999?
75% was agricultural, primary work
What was Nigeria’s employment structure in 2012?
Equally divided between primary. secondary and tertiary
How many workers has Shell Oil employed?
65,000
What is the biggest environmental impact of Nigeria’s development?
75% of trees have been cut down in Nigeria
