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B) Physical factors such as an extreme climate (very hot or very cold) can hinder the development of a country. Countries with such climates can find it very hard to attract industry. An extreme climate can also make agriculture very hard. Human factors such as political instability can disrupt businesses and the economy. Countries such as Colombia have terrorist organisations that can deter companies from building factories there. This can have a major impact on the finances of the population.
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