Answer:
Corruption
Explanation:
An abundance of natural resources don't always equate to wealth. Japan for example has few natural resources but is high in human capital.
Countries with gold mines might not be the richest possibly because of corruption, exploitation, and conflict.
This video might be of some help to you: "Why Some Countries Are Poor and Others Rich"
Answer:
d. the Sahara desert forms a cultural barrier in Africa
Explanation:
The vast Sahara certainly plays the role of a cultural barrier, blocking the North-South exchanges on that huge continent.
a. apartheid is the official policy of Africa
: today? False, that ended in 1994.
b. Europe controls most of African nations today. No, at least not politically. China is a bigger player in Africa now than most European countries with massive investments. Most European colonies got their independence 50-60 years ago.
c. Africa is governed by the IMF IMF is an economic institution, it doesn't control or rule any country.
Egypt, Israel, Oman, Syria, Turkey, Cyprus
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