Niger (rapid population growth) Flashcards
1
Q
Where is it
A
land locked country in West Africa
2
Q
Population change
A
1.7 million in 1960 to 13 million in 2008
3
Q
Growth rate
A
2.9 %
4
Q
expected population in future
A
56 million in 2050
5
Q
who much do young dependent contribute
A
50%
6
Q
how many use birth control
A
5%
7
Q
life expectancy
A
44
8
Q
what is main job and what %
A
farming, 90%
9
Q
reasons for high death falling (5)
A
vaccines, clean water, better diet, better health care, more education, better living conditions
10
Q
problems caused (4)
A
lack of health care,
lack of education,
lack of jobs,
and lack of clean water