GEOG 352 Lecture 19: Geog 352 March 9 Part 2
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In recent years, it(cid:495)s too simplistic to see improvement as markets opening up; needs to consider political factors that have influenced infrastructure and the necessity of privatization. 852 million languages - 12 with no living speaker. 7 million people live in customary communities. 18% urban making it hard for someone who is unfamiliar with the culture to navigate the country. One of the world(cid:495)s least explored countries - could be because of the vast diversity, (cid:494)economy(cid:495) papua is very rural, so the main source of economic gain/livelihood is. Canadian company got approval to mine underwater doing this in the seas. (cid:498)traditional villages and communities to remain as viable units of papua new. Inherited colonizers(cid:495) educational system didn(cid:495)t do this until the 60s with the around papua new guinea, mining for gold. Massive increase in mining opportunities in papua as a consequence. Lots of mining sites throughout the island. Protects continuing importance to local and national community.
