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What is the primary role of Africa in the world economy historically?
What is the primary role of Africa in the world economy historically?
Which country is the world's largest producer of platinum?
Which country is the world's largest producer of platinum?
Which of the following minerals is produced predominantly in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Which of the following minerals is produced predominantly in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Why is understanding economic geography important?
Why is understanding economic geography important?
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Which African countries are noted for their significant diamond production?
Which African countries are noted for their significant diamond production?
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What economic issue does the concept of spatial justice address?
What economic issue does the concept of spatial justice address?
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What percentage of the world's cobalt is produced by the Democratic Republic of Congo?
What percentage of the world's cobalt is produced by the Democratic Republic of Congo?
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What factor is NOT considered a driver of economic activity's location and organization?
What factor is NOT considered a driver of economic activity's location and organization?
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What is one of the main challenges faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)?
What is one of the main challenges faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)?
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What is a significant issue in Equatorial Guinea regarding its governance?
What is a significant issue in Equatorial Guinea regarding its governance?
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Which sector has Equatorial Guinea's economy heavily relied on?
Which sector has Equatorial Guinea's economy heavily relied on?
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How has the oil wealth in Equatorial Guinea affected its population?
How has the oil wealth in Equatorial Guinea affected its population?
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What role does economic diversification play in Africa's manufacturing sector growth?
What role does economic diversification play in Africa's manufacturing sector growth?
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Which country is identified as a key manufacturing hub for automotive production?
Which country is identified as a key manufacturing hub for automotive production?
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What is a consequence of poor governance in Equatorial Guinea?
What is a consequence of poor governance in Equatorial Guinea?
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Which country in Africa is known for its production of leather and footwear?
Which country in Africa is known for its production of leather and footwear?
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Which country has the largest economy in Africa as of 2023?
Which country has the largest economy in Africa as of 2023?
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What is the estimated GDP per capita of Seychelles in 2023?
What is the estimated GDP per capita of Seychelles in 2023?
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Which sector significantly contributes to Egypt's economy?
Which sector significantly contributes to Egypt's economy?
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Which African country is noted for having one of the highest GDP growth rates exceeding 7% annually?
Which African country is noted for having one of the highest GDP growth rates exceeding 7% annually?
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What economic challenge does Malawi primarily face?
What economic challenge does Malawi primarily face?
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Which country is classified as the most industrialized in Africa?
Which country is classified as the most industrialized in Africa?
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What is a significant source of government revenue for Nigeria?
What is a significant source of government revenue for Nigeria?
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Trade in Africa is essential for which of the following reasons?
Trade in Africa is essential for which of the following reasons?
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What has been a primary factor in Zambia's economic growth?
What has been a primary factor in Zambia's economic growth?
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What major challenge does South Sudan face in managing its oil resources?
What major challenge does South Sudan face in managing its oil resources?
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Which factor contributes to Nigeria's economic vulnerability?
Which factor contributes to Nigeria's economic vulnerability?
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How have revenues from copper mining helped Zambia?
How have revenues from copper mining helped Zambia?
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What is a significant result of the oil dependency in South Sudan?
What is a significant result of the oil dependency in South Sudan?
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What issue arises from corruption in Nigeria's oil revenue management?
What issue arises from corruption in Nigeria's oil revenue management?
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What has contributed to the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan?
What has contributed to the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan?
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Which of the following has Zambia attempted to diversify into, aside from copper?
Which of the following has Zambia attempted to diversify into, aside from copper?
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Which countries are identified as hubs for tech startups and innovation?
Which countries are identified as hubs for tech startups and innovation?
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What has primarily driven the growth of the telecom industry in Africa?
What has primarily driven the growth of the telecom industry in Africa?
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Which sectors are experiencing significant evolution due to rising urbanization and incomes?
Which sectors are experiencing significant evolution due to rising urbanization and incomes?
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What is a key factor driving the growth of e-commerce in Africa?
What is a key factor driving the growth of e-commerce in Africa?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a major tourist attraction in Africa?
Which of the following is NOT considered a major tourist attraction in Africa?
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What types of tourism are emphasized in the context of Africa's tourist attractions?
What types of tourism are emphasized in the context of Africa's tourist attractions?
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Which country is famous for wildlife safaris and national parks such as the Serengeti?
Which country is famous for wildlife safaris and national parks such as the Serengeti?
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What is a significant characteristic of the tourism sector in Africa?
What is a significant characteristic of the tourism sector in Africa?
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What does GDP stand for?
What does GDP stand for?
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Which type of GDP provides a raw economic output measured at current market prices?
Which type of GDP provides a raw economic output measured at current market prices?
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What is the purpose of Real GDP?
What is the purpose of Real GDP?
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How is GDP per capita calculated?
How is GDP per capita calculated?
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What does the GDP growth rate indicate?
What does the GDP growth rate indicate?
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Which of the following is NOT included as an economic indicator?
Which of the following is NOT included as an economic indicator?
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In what way is GDP considered a comprehensive economic measure?
In what way is GDP considered a comprehensive economic measure?
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What does an increase in GDP typically indicate about a country's economy?
What does an increase in GDP typically indicate about a country's economy?
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