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7 Cards in this Set
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Geography of the Area |
- A group of coral atolls in the Indian Ocean - Total Area of 300km2 - Coastline length of 644km - Highest Altitude of land 2.4m above sea level |
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Population |
- 400,000 - Young Migration has put local communities at odds fighting for employment |
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Resources |
- Freshwater (renewable water supply) - 0.03 cubic km per year produced - 0.01 cubic km per year used - Rising sea levels threaten to contaminate aquifers with salt water |
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Economy |
- GDP (ppp) $9100 - % of GDP: - Agriculture 3% - Industry 17% - Services 80% - Tourist numbers have fallen for some locations on the beach adding to rising unemployment and increased emigration |
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Employment |
- Primary (Agriculture and Fishing) 15% - Secondary (Manufacturing Industry) 15% - Tertiary (Services and Tourism) 70% - Unemployment 28% (15-65 year olds) |
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Industry |
- Fish Processing mainly Tuna - Small boat building and manufacture - Products made from coconuts - Corals and fishing greatly at threat to coral bleaching and nursery areas - Coconut trees at threat by sea-water contamination |
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Agriculture |
- 10% Arable Land - 10% Permanent Crops - Land lost to the ocean threatens crops again from salt-water contamination |
