Study Fig. 7, which shows information about Zambia (an LEDC in Africa) and Malaysia (a newly industrialized country in Asia).
Development indicator | Zambia | Malaysia
---|---|---
Total population | 15 million | 30.5 million
Value of exports (US$) | 9.2 billion | 231.3 billion
GDP per capita (US$) | 4100 | 24700
HDI rank | 141 | 62
Life expectancy (years) | 52.2 | 74.7
Population below poverty line | 60.5% | 3.8%
[Fig. 7]

Study Fig. 8, which shows information about the benefits of a village clinic in an LEDC.
[Fig. 8]

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Economic development in O-Level Geography (syllabus code 2217). It is worth 25 marks.

Q: Which exam paper is this question from?

This question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Geography May/June 2017 examination, Paper 1 Variant 3 (2217_s17_qp_13.pdf).

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Study Fig. 7, which shows information about Zambia (an LEDC in Africa) and Malaysia (a newly industrialized country in Asia).
Development indicator | Zambia | Malaysia
---|---|---
Total population | 15 million | 30.5 million
Value of exports (US$) | 9.2 billion | 231.3 billion
GDP per capita (US$) | 4100 | 24700
HDI rank | 141 | 62
Life expectancy (years) | 52.2 | 74.7
Population below poverty line | 60.5% | 3.8%
[Fig. 7]

Study Fig. 8, which shows information about the benefits of a village clinic in an LEDC.
[Fig. 8]

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