Development - Ghana regional contrasts Flashcards
1
Q
How many times larger is the average income in southern Ghana?
A
3 times
2
Q
What fraction of the population in the North and West have access to clean water?
A
<1/2
3
Q
What is the main source of income for Northern Ghana?
A
Goat herding
4
Q
What crops are grown in Southern Ghana?
A
Cacao and Sorghum
5
Q
What percentage of Accra’s population has access to healthcare?
A
> 80%
6
Q
What percentage of northerners have access to healthcare?
A
<50%
7
Q
What is the literacy rate in the south?
A
> 60%
8
Q
What is the literacy rate in the north?
A
<25%
9
Q
Who developed the south for trade and built ports?
A
Colonial British
