Synoptic 2017 Flashcards
Who is set to build the Nicaragua Canal?
HKND group (Hong Kong Nicaraguan canal development)
How many people would the Nicaragua Canal displace?
Nearly 500,000
Why may the Nicaragua canal threaten water security?
Cut off Lake Nicaragua, the main source of water for the country and the rest of Central America.
Where does Nicaragua rank in terms of poverty in Central America?
2nd poorest
How much of world trade is conducted through shipping?
90%
What projects will be constructed as well as the Nicaragua Canal?
- 2 deep water sea ports
- Free trade Zone
- Airport
- Tourist resorts
Name a resistance group to the Nicaragua Canal
Popol Na
How much revenue does the Panama Canal generate in transit tax per year?
£2 billion
How much will lake Nicaragua need to be dredged to accommodate super tankers
- 20m
- generate enough dirt to coat Connecticut a foot deep.
Name 3 concerns related to the construction of the Nicaragua canal.
- Seismically active region
- Cut through mangrove forests
- requires removal of 1.2 billion tons of sediment, posing threat to water quality.
How much will the Panama canal expansion cost?
£5 billion
To what extent will the Panama extension increase capacity?
Be able to handle ships with 3x the amount of cargo
How many ships currently transit through the Panama canal daily?
40
What percentage of the world shipping trade does the panama canal account for?
3%
How long will HKND group have ownership of the Nicaragua canal after completion?
50 years
what is the name of the political party led by Daniel Ortega, and when did they first get into power?
Sandinista Guerrillas-1979
-now called Sandinista National Liberation Front
Why was the relationship between Nicaragua and the US strained in the 1980s?
The US sponsored anti-Sandinista contra guerrillas, in response to Nicaraguan aid of pro leftist rebels in El Salvador (US wanted to stop spread of communism)
What percentage of people in rural areas have access to electricity in Nicaragua?
43%
Give two factors that have hindered the development of Nicaragua
- Civil war
- Storms (Hurricane Mitch)
What was the extent of the damage of hurricane mitch?
- 18,000 houses destroyed
- $1 billion damage estimated in total
