The Socio-economics of the Orange-Senqu River basin are distinct in the Urban and Rural areas and can be contrasted and compared Upstream vs Downstream. Although the basin states are relatively close in proximity the Distribution of Economic Activity in each state varies greatly.
As shown in the map below, population density is one socio-economic factor that varies throughout the basin.
Chapter Summary
This chapter covers the following concepts and material:
- Differences between the standard of living and access to services for those living in urban verses rural areas within the Orange-Senqu River basin
- The distribution of economic activity upstream and downstream within the Orange-Senqu River basin
- The distribution of economic activity within each riparian within the Orange-Senqu River basin
A typical rural village in Lesotho.
Source:Vogel 2009
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