What Is Peak Oil?

Peak oil is the highest rate of crude oil extraction achieved in a particular area. Once the highest rate is achieved it can only decline after that. Peak oil is achieved by different contents and countries all over the world at different times.

When was World Peak oil?

World Peak Oil Was Achieved In 2006, Projected Demand Increases Outstrip Production Driving Prices Up.

Will Turkey Join The European Union?

Turkey's Accession To The EU

It is a question posed by many people on a regular basis, Will Turkey really join the European Union? Well the situation hasn't changed much since Turkey first applied to start accession in 2006. For a nation to become a European Union member they must meet the 35 chapters of the "acquis communautaire" and then after meeting those they must being voted in favor of unanimously without any objections to then achieve membership.

What Is Geography?

The Most Recognised Symbol Of Geography

Its been a while since the last post I made. Therefore, I thought I would tackle a very commonly asked question. This question is simply: What Is Geography?

Brazilian Deforestation

What Is The Brazilian Government Doing To Reduce Deforestation Rates Within The Amazon And How Successful Has It Been?

During the years 1996 to 2005 the average yearly deforestation rate was around 19,500 square kilometres. Since 2005 the rate has been drastically reduced to around 7000 square kilometres a year or around 40% of the 1996-2005 average.  The government has helped achieved this vast reduction in a number of ways. The first key government actions to reduce the deforestation rate were the expansion of land designated as national park or indigenous reserves.  By stamping government ownership on much of the Amazon people have been deterred from taking land and clearing it by the prospect of potential government sanctions.

Asian Megacities

Lahore

Holding the prestige title of capital of Punjab province and boasting the second largest population for a city in Pakistan Lahore is classified as a mega-city. The population of Lahore is around 10 million and is growing rapidly.




Lahore is a historically diverse area within its region. Being the capital to the Ghaznavid's, Ghurid's, Mughal's, Sikh's and the British Empire. It is the 40th most populated urban area in the world and accoridng to the guardian it is the second best tourist destination in the whole of pakistan.

 The economy of Lahore in PPP GDP figures was around $40 billion with an average annual growth rate of around 5.6%.  Lahore contributes around 13.2% of Pakistan's total national GDP. Around 42% of Lahore's workforce is employed within the service sector of the economy. For such a large and rapidly growing city infrastructure is generally good and communications are up to date with most businesses being able to access high speed internet.

Lahore is described as Pakistan's most accessible city, with an abundance of public transport and private transport. Roads are being expanded every year and are well maintained. 75% of citizens have their own means of transport but many choose public transport as it is often cheaper or quicker and sometimes the government gives incentives for its use.

Lahore is overwhelmingly Muslim with around 94% of people being so. The rest are mainly Christian or seek. Lahore is also described as the cultural heart of Pakistan due to its rich history spanning many empires. Lahore is also well known for its abundance of schools, colleges and universities which provide the city with the skills it requires to pursue a service based economy.