Challenges Of An Urbanising World: Lesson 2 Tijuana Flashcards
Where is Tijuana located?
Baja California, México USA and Mexico border
Why have many companies open factories there?
It is a Special Economic Zone
Companies can take advantage of North American Free Trade Agreement (allows products to be exported without being taxed)
What sector are most jobs in?
Secondary sector
Maquiladora definition
A factory in Mexico run by a foreign company and exporting its products to that company’s country of origin
What are the total number of maquiladora?
550
Why are people attracted to jobs in Maquiladora?
They are not demanding and don’t need a lot of skill and they get higher than average pay. Jobs begin at $100 Mexican dollar which is around $8 US dollars and the average pay in Mexico is £57 Mexican dollars
What happens due to many people being attracted by the high paid jobs?
People from different cities move in
Planning regulations allow for huge growth and nearby towns also grow
Lots of bad people also move in meaning an increase in crimes
What do people do as a result of urbanisation?
Suburbanisation occurs, due to middle class residents being sacred by the negative effects of urbanisation, meaning more people in villages.
