Detached places

• What is the main theme of the synoptic theme discussed?

  Links between factors perpetuate poverty
• What is the status of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in terms of resources?

  Rich in resources
• How has the resource wealth of the DRC affected its political situation?

  It has led to political corruption and conflict
• What rank did Niger achieve in the 2021 United Nations' Human Development Index?

  189 out of 191 countries
• What is the life expectancy in Niger?

  63 years
• What percentage of Niger's population lives in extreme poverty?

  44.1%
• What proportion of Niger's population lacks access to clean water?

  Over half of the population
• What historical event occurred when France made Niger a colony?

  Violent invasion followed
• How did Niger contribute to the French West African empire?

  Provided laborers to other parts
• What system of justice was imposed by French officials in Niger?

  Arbitrary system without trial
• What percentage of children in Niger received schooling by the 1950s?

  4%
• What is the current percentage of children attending secondary school in Niger?

  10%
• What geographical feature isolates Niger?

  Niger is a landlocked country
• What two geographical regions border Niger?

  Sahara Desert and the Sahel
• Why does Niger rely on Nigeria for trade?

  Nigeria connects Niger to the rest of the world
• What happened to Niger after the military coup in 2023?

  Niger was suspended from ECOWAS
• What impact did the coup have on Niger's trade with Nigeria?

  Cut off from trading through Nigeria
• What was the effect of the coup on Niger's electricity supply?

  Niger was cut off from electricity
• What investment did China's National Petroleum company make in Niger?

  Building a pipeline through Chad
• What was the purpose of the pipeline being built by China's National Petroleum company?

  To reduce Niger's dependence on Nigeria
• What halted the pipeline project in 2021?

  The coup in Chad put the project on hold
• What are the key historical and political factors affecting Niger's development?

  • Colonial history under France
  • Forced labor and lack of education
  • Political instability due to coups
  • Economic reliance on neighboring countries
• What are the environmental and geographical challenges faced by Niger?

  • Landlocked status
  • Isolation between Sahara Desert and Sahel
  • Dependence on Nigeria for trade
• What are the social issues impacting Niger's population?

  • High levels of extreme poverty
  • Low access to clean water
  • Limited educational opportunities
• What event put the project in Chad on hold?

  A coup
• What characterizes one of the hottest regions in the world?

  It has a short rainy season
• What challenges does the region face?

  Irregular rainfall, rising temperature, desertification
• How many people in Niger are acutely food insecure?

  3.3 million
• What percentage of Niger's population is acutely food insecure?

  13%
• How many children under 5 were chronically malnourished in 2022?

  47 percent
• What type of coup occurred in Chad in July 2023?

  A military coup
• What action did the Economic Community of West Africa take after the coup?

  They enforced sanctions
• When were the sanctions lifted by the Economic Community of West Africa?

  2024
• What has been introduced by the Economic Community of West Africa?

  A regional currency
• Which countries has Chad sought help from after the coup?

  Russia and America
• When did North Korea adopt an isolationist, socialist regime?

  1948
• What does North Korea's economy focus on?

  Immediate needs of its citizens
• What type of communication is limited in North Korea?

  Physical connections like internet access
• Why did North Korea accept international aid in the 1990s?

  Due to famine and economic downturn
• What significant sports collaboration occurred in 2018?

  A unified Korean team at the Winter Olympics