Case Study- Cairo

Question 0

How many people live there?

Answer 0

16-18 million

Question 1

What percentage of Egypt’s population is in Cairo?

Answer 1

25%

Question 2

What percentage are unemployed?

Answer 2

35%

Question 3

What part of Africa is it in?

Answer 3

North-east

Question 4

The average life expectancy has increased from 41 in 1960 to what in 2011?

Answer 4

70

Question 5

What is the problem with the smog air pollution?

Answer 5

Sun rays are blocked which leads to many suffering from vitamin D deficiency.

Question 6

What is the problem with the lead air polution?

Answer 6

80% rise in tooth decay

Question 7

What are the two main contributors to noise pollution?

Answer 7

Loudspeaker calling Muslims to prayer and millions of vehicles.

Question 8

The sound is well above acceptable levels according to who?

Answer 8

World Health Organisation

Question 9

What percentage of industrial waste water is discharged untreated into the Nile?

Answer 9

80%

Question 10

How many tonnes of waste are there per day?

Answer 10

10,000 tonnes

Question 11

What percentage of waste is collected?

Answer 11

60%

Question 12

What percentage have lung problems?

Answer 12

37%

Question 13

How many cars are in Cairo?

Answer 13

2 million

Question 14

What percentage of the population live in shanty towns?

Answer 14

60%