POPULATION STATISTICS FOR SELECTED COUNTRIES IN AFRICA, 2018 Country Population Birth Rate Death Rate Total Fertility Rate Infant Mortality Rate Percent Urban Population
Egypt 97 million 27 6 3.4 15 43
Ethiopia 107 million 33 7 4.4 40 20
Nigeria 195 million 39 12 5.5 67 50
South Africa 58 million 21 9 2.4 36 66

A. Describe what information the demographic transition model provides about a country.

B. Identify ONE country listed in the table that is in stage 2 of the demographic transition. Describe ONE reason why this country is considered to be in stage 2 of the demographic transition.

C. Using the data in the table, describe the relationship between birth rate and infant mortality rate as the epidemiological transition occurs in a country.

D. Explain what the total fertility rate and the infant mortality rate imply about the roles of women in the countries listed in the table.