People and the planet, Geography

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Created on: 21-12-12 20:24

reasons for differences in populations

differences in birth rates, death rates and in the numbers of people migrating in and out of the country

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ageing populations can be difficult for countries because...

rising costs of of health care, rising costs of pensions and falling numbers of 'workers' to pay taxes to fund pensions or health care

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young populations can be difficult for countries because...

costs of feeding and education are high. (Nigeria) fertility rate extremely high- low education and poor child survival= they want large families

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China: anti-natalist

population growing rapidly. has the 'one-child policy' encourages couples to have smaller families- gave cash bonuses, better housing and maternity care. social impact- the children are spoilt.

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Singapore: pro-natalist

small island nation, used to be anti-natalist, but only resource is it's population. couples with 3+ children pay lower taxes, have better housing, better access to nurseries and preference in school choice later. + sponsors speed-dating events

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ageing populations can be difficult for countries because...

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rising costs of of health care, rising costs of pensions and falling numbers of 'workers' to pay taxes to fund pensions or health care

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young populations can be difficult for countries because...

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China: anti-natalist

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Singapore: pro-natalist

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