Sparsely Populated-Namibia Flashcards
Density details
Capital of Winhoek only has about 350 000 people
Other places have less people
Density 23 people per km2
Sparliest country in the world
Majority of people in country called Bantu lives in north of country
Factors affecting population density
Much of the country is a desert=hot and dry climate
Hot and dry climate=people not attracted to it
Sparse rainfall and droughts=people don’t want to live in a place where agriculture is sparse
Economy depends on mining minerals
Mining however only employs 3% of the population which is not enough
HIV=increase mortality rate (people don’t want to live in a place with HIV)
High infant mortality rate die to poor=not attractive for people to live in
Dry and infertile soil=small areas where people can live in
Problems
Namibia has a low population
Risks of poor economy for the future due to low number of people occupying jobs
HIV is a problem a people die from it
Lower brain power
No economy= poverty
Not attractive to tourists
