Departme
nt: -
Course Title: Geography of Ethiopian and The
Computer Horn
Science GEOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT
Prepared By: - Getahun Adefris
Section: - 0447/25
Program: Extension
Submitted to: - Elias
Submitted Date: - 24/10/2017 E.C
Part I:
1. Emigration Rate = ( Number of Emigrants
Total Population ) x 100=(
120,000,000 )
600,000
x 100=0.5 %
2. Urban Density = ( Urban Population
Urban Area )=
( 99,800 km )
24,000,000
=240,000 People /km
2
2
3. Age Dependency Ratio = ( Young Population+ Elderly P opulation
Working Age Population )x100
Working Age Population = Total Population – Young Population – Elderly Population = 12,000,000-
58,000,000 – 8,000,000 = 54,000,000
Age Dependency Ratio = ( 58,000,000+8,000,000
54,000,000 ) x 100 = 122.22%
4. Infant Mortality Rate =
( Deaths of Live
Babiesunder 1 year
Births ) x 1000=(
9,600,000 )
1,000,000
x 1000=104.17 Deaths per 1000 live births
5. Sex Ratio = ( Number
Number of Males ) ( 120,000,000−62,000,000 )
of Female
=
62,000,000
=1.0
6. Rate of Natural Increase = ( LiveTotalBirths−Deaths
Population )
x 100=(
9,600,000−3,500,000
120,000,000 ) x 100=5.08 %
7. Crude Birth Rate = ( TotalLivePopulation
Births
) x 1000=( 120,000,000
9,600,000
) x 1000=80 Births per 1000 People
8. Net Migration Rate = ( Immigrants−Emigrants
Total Population ) x 100=(
120,000,000 )
8 00,000−600,000
x 100=0 .7 %
9. Crude Death Rate = ( Total
Total Deaths
Population ) x 10 00=(
120,000,000 )
3 , 5 00,000
x 10 00=29.17 Deaths per 1000 People
10. Population Growth Rate =
( Live Births−Total Deaths + Net Migration
Total Population ) x 100=(
9 , 6 00,000−3,500,000+ 200,000
120,000,000 ) x 100=5.17 %
11. Doubling Time = ( Growth70 Rate )=( 5.17
70
)=13 . 52Years
Area ) ( 1 , 106 , 000 km )
( TotalTotalPopulation 120 , 000 ,000 2
12. Crude Density = = 2
=108,000 People /km
13. Agricultural Density = ( )=( )
Total Population 12 0,000,000 People
=120 , 604
Cultivated Area 995 , 000 km
2
Part II:
14. Categorization of Economic Activities
Primary Activities:
o Agriculture
o Fishery
o Forestry
o Mining
Secondary Activities:
o Manufacturing
o Steel Industry
o Cement Industry
15. What is Economic Activity?
Economic activity refers to the actions that involve the production, distribution, and consumption of
goods and services. It encompasses all activities that contribute to the economy, including agriculture,
manufacturing, trade, and services.
16. Main Transportation Systems of Ethiopia
Ethiopia's main transportation systems include:
Road Transport: Extensive road network connecting urban and rural areas.
Rail Transport: The Ethio-Djibouti Railway is significant for freight and passenger movement.
Air Transport: Ethiopian Airlines is a major national carrier, providing international and
domestic flights.
Water Transport: Limited, primarily on Lake Tana and along some rivers.
17. Contributions and Challenges of Transport to the Ethiopian Economy
Contributions:
Facilitates trade and commerce by connecting markets.
Enhances access to remote areas, promoting development.
Supports tourism by providing access to attractions.
Challenges:
Poor infrastructure quality leading to inefficiencies.
Limited investment in maintenance and expansion.
Traffic congestion in urban areas impacting economic activities.
18. Reasons for Poor Development of Water Transport in Ethiopia
Geographical Limitations: Landlocked status limits access to seaports.
Infrastructure Deficiencies: Lack of investment in ports and navigable waterways.
Seasonal Variability: Many rivers and lakes experience fluctuations in water levels affecting
transport.
19. Tourist Attraction Sites Recognized by UNESCO
Some UNESCO-recognized sites in Ethiopia include:
Aksum (Aksum Obelisks)
Simien Mountains National Park
Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Lower Valley of the Awash
Harar Jugol, the Old Walled City of Harar
20. Contributions and Challenges of Tourism in Ethiopia
Contributions:
Boosts the economy through foreign exchange earnings.
Creates job opportunities in various sectors.
Promotes cultural heritage and conservation.
Challenges:
Infrastructure limitations affecting accessibility.
Political instability and security concerns.
Environmental degradation due to increased visitor numbers.
