Dhaka- Settlements Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Dhaka
A
South East Asia, north east of India in Bangladesh.
2
Q
Give 3 reasons on why people are migrating to Dhaka
A
The city has become a magnet for men and women escaping rural poverty
No migrant restrictions in Dhaka unlike China
1500 families migrate mostly to dhaka as they where struggling to find freshwater.
3
Q
What is the population of Dhaka
A
14.54 million
4
Q
What are the problems with rapid growth in Dhaka, give 3 reasons
A
70% of Dhaka households earn less than $170 per month.
The urban growth in slums means an increase of diseases
60% say they contacted diseases sue to air pollution
