South Africa and Argentinia, two countries with two faces - Focus on South Africa - A country of contrasts

3 important questions on South Africa and Argentinia, two countries with two faces - Focus on South Africa - A country of contrasts

What is the 'legacy of apartheid'?

1. The differences between rich and poor in south Africa are bigger than in         most other countries in the world.
2. Most of the people are poor, especially the blacks in the countryside and     the townships.
3. There is a very small group of rich people, mostly whites.
4. Half of the national income of South Africa is earned by only 9% of the         population (the white population)

What's the GNP like in South africa (compared with other AFrican countries)? Explain this.

South Africa is one of the richest countries in Sub Saharan Africa. Because:
1. there are lots of precious metals (gold, diamonds and other precious minerals)
2. It is an European settlement colony.

The GNP doesn't tell you everything about the level of development in a country. Explain this with an example from South Africa.

There are big differences between the income of blacks and whites.  ( Half the national income of South Africa is earned by only 9 % of the population (white population)).

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