Explain five ways in which transportation contributes to the economic development of a country….

Explanation

(a) Contribution of Transportation to Economic development of a country.

— ensures movement of goods and services

— enhances inter-regional trade opens up new areas

— it makes for national integration

— leads to diffusion of ideas and technology

— creates access to natural resources offers employment opportunities

—generates revenue

— helps to develop tourism

— promotes international trade

— facilitates the movement of people

— earns foreign exchange.

(b) Factors that affect transport development in a country; 

— insufficient capital

— inadequate technical know-how

— inadequate spare parts

— low patronage

— poor management

— difficult terrain

— growth of water weeds along river courses

— presence of cataracts, rapids and falls. adverse weather conditions