Costa Rica Trade Problems

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Case study of an LEDC.

Investigation into Costa Rica , a LEDC ( lesser economically developed country) and its historical problems in trading with the rest of the world. Assesses the problems faced by its economy and its people.
From: GCSE Bitesize Geography Global Issues
First Broadcast : 12 April 2005

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 14-16

Subject : Geography

Topic : Contrasting areas, Economic activity, Global impacts, Trade

Keywords : Costa Rica, Deforestation, Third world, Sustainable development, LEDC,

Notes : Use clip to look at the Costa Rican economy historically and how this impacts on the people there. Find Costa Rica on Google Earth. Pupils could compare situation here with other LEDC's. Investigate current economic conditions in Costa Rica and other LEDC's. Compare with situation in Wales.

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