Year | Total urban population (millions) | Percentage (%) of Africa's total population |
1975 | 103 | 25 |
1980 | 128 | 27 |
1985 | 159 | 29 |
1990 | 197 | 31 |
1995 | 237 | 33 |
2000 | 279 | 35 |
2005 | 331 | 36 |
2010 | 395 | 38 |
2015 | 472 | 40 |
Fig 1 - Africa’s urban population
What was the increase in total urban population between 2005 and 2015?
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Year | Total urban population (millions) | Percentage (%) Africa's total population |
1975 | 103 | 25 |
1980 | 128 | 27 |
1985 | 159 | 29 |
1990 | 197 | 31 |
1995 | 237 | 33 |
2000 | 279 | 35 |
2005 | 331 | 36 |
2010 | 395 | 38 |
2015 | 472 | 40 |
Fig 1 - Africa’s urban population
Suggest reasons for the increase in Africa’s urban population
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What is the correct term for the growth in the percentage of people living in towns and cities?
Circle the correct answer below.
urbanisation conurbation migration counter-urbanisation
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Fig. 3.1 describes the squatter settlement of Dharavi in Mumbai, India.
Dharavi is home to approximately one million people. It is built on former marshland and lies close to Bandra Kurla, India’s richest business area. The settlement is made up of hundreds of tiny lanes. One toilet is shared by 1500 residents and sewage runs in open drains. The area provides an income of US$ 700 million and many residents work in industries recycling plastic, making pottery, catering and heavy industry. The government is keen to redevelop the area. However, many residents are not happy as they will have less space for their businesses and will be located a long way from Mumbai. |
Fig. 3.1
(i)
Many migrants to Dharavi came from poor rural areas. Suggest two push factors which caused people to leave the rural areas.
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(ii)
Using Fig. 3.1 only, give two reasons why the government is keen to redevelop the area.
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(iii)
Using Fig. 3.1 only, suggest three reasons why the residents may not want to move from the area.
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