Geography - population case studies

What is the name of a country with underpopulation

Australia

What problems has underpopulation caused in Australia

• Shortage of workers which mean business struggle.

• Not possible to exploit all resources (outback) undeveloped/underutilized areas 

• Less people paying tax. 43% of the labour force will be due to retire in next 20 years. 

• Taxes will have to be raised to fund retirement. 

• In some area’s schools and hospitals may be a large distance away.

• There may be less innovation and development. 

• Difficult to defend country. 

• Hospitals and schools may not have enough people to stay open

What are the solutions for the problems caused in Australia due to underpopulation

• Encourage immigration

• The biggest sources of recent migrants are China, India, UK and New Zealand

• Make uninhabitable land become more habitable

• Make visa process cheaper and easier

Does Australia have large resources

Yes

List resources Australia has

1. Minerals – large concentrations in western Australia

2. Large coastline – good for fishing.

3. Huge country, so has a range of climatic types – production of many different types of crops.

4. Good energy reserves natural gas and oil.

5. Large thriving industries eg finance sector, metals and mining, industry, healthcare

What is the name of a country with mortality

Botswana

What is the cause of mortality in Botswana

HIV/AIDS

Why is the spread of HIV/AIDS rapid in Botswana

1. Taboos about condom use.

2. Lack of political action to stop the spread.

3. Transmission from mothers to infants, due to poor maternal healthcare.

4. Contaminated medical needles due to poor standards of medical sanitation.

5. Lack of finance for major health awareness campaigns, so low awareness of the disease.