Virunga Flashcards
1
Q
Virunga
A
2014
2
Q
2014
A
Virunga
3
Q
Location
A
Virunga National Park
4
Q
Status of park
A
UNESCO World Heritage site
5
Q
Who tried to get the resources
A
Military and poachers
6
Q
Threats to area
A
- M23 rebel group
- poaching
- illegal exploitation of natural resources
7
Q
when was oil discovered in the park
A
2010
8
Q
What happened in 2010
A
oil was discovered in the park
9
Q
How is money bought in
A
Tourism sustains the park and conservation
10
Q
Benefits of the park for wider people
A
Helps the development of the country as a whole
