Physical Factors influencing Development

Climate -

• The Sahel in Africa suffers from a lack of rainfall meaning droughts are common
• This causes a lack of crop growth
• Certain diseases thrive in the climate

Natural Hazards -

• Floods, drought and tectonic activity limits growth
• Destroys buildings and agriculture areas
• Country's may need help to restore themselves from this

Landlocked Countries -

• 15 countries in Africa are landlocked
• More difficult to trade as goods have to be transported through other countries
• Difficult for them to get the most out of their trade as they have to spend money on the transport
• Zambia

Natural Resources -

• Minerals, gas and oil help improve a countries development

Historical Development - 

• Colonialism hinders development as countries stay in the same state as before

Political -

• Governments can be poor and not develop efficiently