CLEAN : Sierra Leone GDP to be hit by Ebola: Ministry

The video discusses the rapid economic growth in Africa over the past years, highlighting a 15.2% growth in 2012 and 20.1% in 2013. However, the Ebola outbreak has severely impacted the economy, particularly in Australia, reducing projected growth rates. The mining sector faces challenges as shipping is disrupted, and tourism has declined significantly due to fear of the disease, affecting hotel occupancy and business operations.

What was the economic growth rate in Africa in 2013?

• 15.2%

• 20.1%

• 11.3%

• 7-8%

Which industry faced shipping challenges due to the Ebola outbreak?

• Mining

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Tourism

What was one of the consequences of the Ebola outbreak on the mining industry?

• Decreased insurance costs for ships

• Expansion of mining operations

• Inability to ship iron ore

• Increased demand for iron ore

How did the Ebola outbreak affect the tourism sector?

• Decline in tourist arrivals

• Increased tourist arrivals

• Stable hotel occupancy rates

• Growth in restaurant business

What was the impact on hotel occupancy rates due to the Ebola outbreak?

• Occupancy rates increased

• Occupancy rates remained stable

• Occupancy rates decreased

• Occupancy rates were unaffected