Economic World Flashcards
How many Chinese companies have invested in Africa
2,000
What makes Tunisisa a good holiday destination
- attractive climate
- historic culture
- 7UNESCO world heritage sites
- physical landscape
Dorsal mountains and beaches and Sahara
How many jobs has the tourism industry created in Tunisia
370,000
Global importance of Nigeria
-12th largest oil producer
- 21st largest economy
Regional importance
- Highest ENP in Africa
- 3rd largest manufacturing sector
When was the civil war in Nigeria
1960-70
How has Nigeria changed from working in agriculture
1991 - 51%
2022 - 22%
How much does the oil and gas industry in Nigeria make up for the economy
95%
How many TNCs oprerate in Nigeria
40
Advantaged of TNCs
Investment, eployment and training, international links, new tech
Disadvantages of TNCs
Leaking profits, management jobs go to foreigners, environmental impact
How many people are employed by shell
6,000 directly
20,000 indirectly
90% Nigerian
Economic advantages of shell
In 2013 shell paid 20bn in corporate tax
Employment opportunities
Social advantages of
Shell
Shell foundation invests in Ogoni region
- malaria treatment, bursaries of schools, micro financing loans
Environmental advantages
Try and clean it all after spills