Causes of Uneven Development
Uneven development is caused by factors such as history, climate, trade, conflict and government decisions.
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Uneven development is caused by factors such as history, climate, trade, conflict and government decisions.
- Colonial history affected many countries
- Landlocked countries struggle to trade
- Natural disasters set back progress
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What is Causes of Uneven Development?
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Causes of Uneven Development in detail
Development is uneven for physical, historical, economic and political reasons. Physical factors include lack of natural resources, poor climate, lack of fertile land, natural hazards and landlocked locations. Historical factors include colonialism, which took resources and set artificial borders, and slavery.
Economic factors include dependence on exports of cheap primary products and unfavourable trade terms, and debt. Political factors include corruption, conflict and unstable governments. Poor health and education create a cycle of poverty that is difficult to escape. Understanding the causes is necessary for finding solutions.
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What is Causes of Uneven Development?
Uneven development is caused by factors such as history, climate, trade, conflict and government decisions.
What are the most important points about Causes of Uneven Development?
The main points are: Colonial history affected many countries; Landlocked countries struggle to trade; Natural disasters set back progress.
Why is Causes of Uneven Development useful?
Understanding Causes of Uneven Development helps you explain patterns on maps and in the news, and make reasoned decisions about places and environments.
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Which topics are related to Causes of Uneven Development?
Related topics in Geography include Trade and Exports, Industry Sectors, Food Security.