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How many people in the world live in shanty towns?
Millions of people live in shanty towns with no water and the most little electricity.
Are there Shanty towns in Mexico?
Yes, there are Shanty Towns in most countries. There are even some in the US.
What are Shanty Towns?
Shanty towns were communities of people who lived in cardboard box or other makeshift homes. Heya, Shanty towns are areas of low quality housing often found on the outskirts of cities in the poorer countries of the world! Most people come from the countryside looking for a better way of lie in the cities! hope this helps xx
How many people live in shanty towns in the world?
An estimated 1 billion people live in shanty towns globally, with the majority located in developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. These informal settlements lack proper housing, sanitation, and access to basic services, posing significant challenges for residents.
Why are shanty towns found on the edge of cities?
Most of them are irregular settlements without proper utility services such as tap water, sewage and electricity. Also, as most shanty towns are irregular in nature, are not built properly - many "homes" are made from cardboard and corrugated steel sheets - in such a way that any natural disaster such as earthquakes and mudslides could prove to be disastrous.
In which state sarnath is situated?
It is situated in India in UP near Varanasi the most ancient city on earth.
Is a beach country or is it city?
Most are cities or towns.
Why do people live in shanty towns?
The area of were slum houses are, are called shanty towns. For people who live in shanty town life is very hard. Not only the houses are small and cramped but the area were they are based are too. Most shanty towns don't have access to clean water and electricity. People have to walk miles just to get some water and even then the water isn't clean .Because they can't get electricity they have candles to light up their home in the dark. There are also no sewers so there is a high risk of diseases. Crime is also big problem in the shanty town; because people have such bad life's they wont to forget. The way the people do this is by drinking, taking drugs. Some even get glue and sniff it up there nose, it makes them forget and not worry about how they are going to sort there life out, get a job and money, which is exactly what they want. This is very bad for their health. Education is another big problem People have to pay to get an education so most children do not go to school because their parents can't afford it. So most people can't read or write. Jobs are very limited because people in the city have better education so they take the jobs and leave the others to wash clothes, pick up rubbish, clean the toilets so on .
Do most Irish people live in the country or city?
most Irish people now live in cities and towns
What does Meccan mean?
Meccans means the people of Mecca. It is the most sacred city of the Muslims. It is situated in Saudi Arabia.
What town or city in England is close to lots of countryside?
Most towns and cities are surrounded by countryside
What are the functions of municipal police department?
Most municipal police department are situated in small towns. They handle smaller less serious crimes like non-criminal events and disturbances.
