Economic World Flashcards

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How many Chinese companies have invested in Africa

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2,000

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What makes Tunisisa a good holiday destination

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  • attractive climate
  • historic culture
  • 7UNESCO world heritage sites
  • physical landscape
    Dorsal mountains and beaches and Sahara
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How many jobs has the tourism industry created in Tunisia

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370,000

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Global importance of Nigeria

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-12th largest oil producer
- 21st largest economy

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Regional importance

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  • Highest ENP in Africa
  • 3rd largest manufacturing sector
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6
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When was the civil war in Nigeria

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1960-70

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7
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How has Nigeria changed from working in agriculture

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1991 - 51%
2022 - 22%

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8
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How much does the oil and gas industry in Nigeria make up for the economy

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95%

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9
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How many TNCs oprerate in Nigeria

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40

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10
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Advantaged of TNCs

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Investment, eployment and training, international links, new tech

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Disadvantages of TNCs

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Leaking profits, management jobs go to foreigners, environmental impact

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12
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How many people are employed by shell

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6,000 directly
20,000 indirectly
90% Nigerian

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Economic advantages of shell

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In 2013 shell paid 20bn in corporate tax
Employment opportunities

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Social advantages of
Shell

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Shell foundation invests in Ogoni region
- malaria treatment, bursaries of schools, micro financing loans

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Environmental advantages

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Try and clean it all after spills

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16
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Disadvantages economic of shell

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Profits get leaked from Nigeria to UK

17
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Social disadvantages of Shell

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Been accused of crimes against the Ogoni people
Ogoni people took shell to court and won

18
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Environmental disadvantages of Shell

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Oil spills Bado 2008/9
Destroy mangroves