1.2.1X DTM contrasting countries (Niger) Flashcards
1
Q
Background of Niger
A
North-centre of Africa
Very dry country with a lot of desert
2
Q
Major problems with Niger
A
LIC
Difficult to farm
Overpopulated
Water shortage
3
Q
Reasons for demographic change in Niger
A
Rapid population increase: fertility rate of 7.2, due to low income
rapid building of cities
more cities
low life expectancy: 60
very religious → no use of birth control
lack of birth control
children are economic assets
4
Q
Consequences of demographic change in Niger
A
Famine
poor living standards
lack of economic security → more people → few jobs → more unemployed people
more lower paid jobs
high dependency ratio → most people are young dependents
lack of homes
too many workers
