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What is a key characteristic of France's economy?
The service sector dominates, accounting for 70% of the economy.
What is a common economic challenge in many Francophone African countries?
Reliance on single sectors like agriculture or mining, leading to economic instability.
Name three infectious diseases that are major health challenges in Francophone countries.
HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis.
What are some environmental issues in Haiti?
Deforestation leading to soil erosion and landslides.
What are some environmental issues in DRC?
Mining linked to environmental degradation and human rights abuses.
Name three extreme weather events that Francophone countries are vulnerable to.
Hurricanes, floods, and droughts.
What impact did the pandemic have on the economy?
Economic changes and decline have been felt across the globe, including in France and other Francophone communities.
What are some environmental issues in Canada?
Natural resource exploitation causing pollution and displacement of Indigenous communities.
Name three chronic diseases that are growing concerns in Francophone countries.
Diabetes and heart disease.
What is a major threat to Francophone countries in Africa and the Caribbean?
Climate change.
What is the meaning of 'L'économie'?
Economy
What is the meaning of 'La croissance économique'?
Economic growth
What is the meaning of 'Le marché'?
Market
What is the meaning of 'La production'?
Production
What is the meaning of 'L'industrie'?
Industry
What is the meaning of 'Le commerce'?
Trade
What is the meaning of 'Les finances'?
Finance
What is the meaning of 'L'investissement'?
Investment
What is the meaning of 'Le chômage'?
Unemployment
What is the meaning of 'La dette'?
Debt
What is the meaning of 'La maladie'?
Disease
What is the meaning of 'L'épidémie'?
Epidemic
What is the meaning of 'Le virus'?
Virus
What is the meaning of 'La pandémie'?
Pandemic
What is the meaning of 'Le soignant'?
Caregiver
What is the meaning of 'La santé mentale'?
Mental health
What is the meaning of 'La santé publique'?
Public health
What is the meaning of 'La santé environnementale'?
Environmental health
What is the meaning of 'La politique'?
Politics
What is the meaning of 'Le parti'?
Party
What is the meaning of 'La démocratie'?
Democracy
What is the meaning of 'Le suffrage'?
Suffrage
What is the meaning of 'La constitution'?
Constitution
What is the meaning of 'La loi'?
Law
What is the meaning of 'La justice'?
Justice
What is the meaning of 'L'administration'?
Administration
What is the meaning of 'Le système politique'?
Political system
What is a key characteristic of France's economy?
The service sector dominates, accounting for 70% of the economy.
What is a significant economic challenge faced by many Francophone countries in Africa?
Reliance on single sectors like agriculture or mining, leading to economic instability.
What is a major environmental issue in Haiti?
Deforestation leading to soil erosion and landslides.
What is a major environmental issue in DRC?
Mining linked to environmental degradation and human rights abuses.
What is a major environmental issue in Canada?
Natural resource exploitation causing pollution and displacement of Indigenous communities.
Name three infectious diseases with high rates in Francophone countries.
HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis.
What are Francophone countries in Africa and the Caribbean especially vulnerable to?
Extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, and droughts due to climate change.
What is a key sector in the French economy?
Manufacturing, especially in automotive, aerospace, railway, cosmetics, and luxury goods.
What impact did the pandemic have?
Economic changes and decline have been felt across the globe, including in France and other Francophone communities.
What is France's ranking in terms of tourism?
It is the most visited country in the world.
What is a challenge related to healthcare in Francophone countries?
Limited access and shortages of healthcare professionals.