Interdependence and unequal flows of people Flashcards
Is Uganda land locked and where is it located?
it is landlocked in East Africa within the rive Nile basin
Why shouldn’t Uganda be poor?
it is green and fertile, and it has plenty of resources such as copper and cobalt
What factors has prevented Uganda’s development?
civil war, corruption and HIV/AIDS
What % of the 35 million population of Uganda lives below the national poverty line and indicators such as life expectancy ect?
1/3
Is poverty greater in urban or rural areas in Uganda?
rural areas, particularly in North
What caused the lack of development in Urganda?
when it was a part of the British Empire its exports were controlled
What is the staple food and most profitable export in Urganda?
fish
What is the neagative of fish being the staple food and most profitable export in Urganda?
stocks of indigenous fish is being reduced to extinction levels
How is Urganda trying to develop?
installing fixed cables for mobile phones- therefore farmers can gain information about the price they may pay for seeds at the market or new farming techniques