The economy of Kenya (lesson)

Geography of Kenya

  Kenya's topography is extreme because of / since there are very high points (above 5.000m).

• Although / while Lake Victoria is the largest in Africa,Kenya has very few renewable fresh water resources.
• Agriculture dominates the economy whereas / however / even if only 10% of the land is arable.
• Tourism is the second sector since/as there are / thanks to / with / its 60 National Parks.
• Not only Kenya is a leading producer of tea and coffee but also the 3^rd largest exporter of cut flowers.

 ECONOMY NEEDS NATURE

The flower industry

 

Advantage :  crucial for the national economy (jobs, income GDP)

Drawbacks / Issues :

• Impact on environment / insecticides /Chemicals from industry
• No fish left (decimated) : bad for fishermen and population.
• Lake dried out

Solutions :

• Use natural insecticides (tiny beetles)
• (idea : reintroduce other fish species)

Turtles and tourism