Global Coastalisation Flashcards
What is the typical coastal population density? How much more is this than non-coastal areas?
80 people/km2, 50% more than non-coastal areas.
What is the average population density along the river Nile and the Ganges delta?
1000/km2+
What is a key component of coastalisation?
Migration
What is the average temperature in Florida?
70 degrees Fahrenheit
How many people live within 100km of the coast?
3bn
What percentage of residents on the Spanish coast are aged over 65?
22%
What percentage of Egyptian industry is found on the Nile delta?
40%
How many boats docked in Hong Kong’s naturally sheltered deep water harbour in 2011?
400,000
How many people rely on the Ganges delta for their food supply?
138 million
How much new land did Japan create around its coast between 1950 and 1973?
110,000 acres.
What is the tidal range of the River Severn?
12.8
How much income is generated from tourism in the Greek Islands?
1.7bn euros.
What percentage of Icelands economy comes from fishing?
40%
What is the permanent population of Benidorm, Spain?
67,000
How many people visit and stay in Benidorm in the summer?
555,000
