Japan-EmilyMullinary

HDI, HDI Rank- .953, 8th GDP- $31,100 Primary Sector Jobs- Rice Farmer, Fisherman, Miner, Forestry Worker, Rancher Secondary Sector Jobs- Aerospace Manufacturer, Automobile Manufacturer, Electronics Manufacturer, Engineer, Telecommunications worker Tertiary Sector Jobs- Healthcare Worker, Teacher, Restaurant Owner, Real Estate Agent, Media Consultant Raw Materials- Rice, Fish, Oil, Lumber Consumer Goods- Cars, MP3s, Video Games, Robotics, Anime, Electrical Machinery, Textiles, Shoes, Computers, Toys Education- A compulsory education from age 6 to 15. Most students go to attend a 3 year senior high school. 75.9% of high school graduates attend a post-secondary education. Literacy- 99% Life Expectancy- male-78.67, female-85.56, total 82.02 Infant Mortality Rate- 2.8 deaths/1,000 births Natural Increase Rate- -0.88% Crude Birth Rate- 8.1 births/1,000 population GDI Rank and the factors that influence the ranking- As of 2005, Japan was ranked 13th with .942. However, Japan once held the belief that women were to stay home. Japan has since reformed their beliefs in the role of women and since then, women have been able to advance in many areas. In education, the percent of women attending post-secondary education is on the rise. Although, Japan still has a popular idea that women should stop working once they've married to raise children and support the husband.
 * __Developement__**

Types of industry found in the country- Electronics, Automobiles, Heavy Equipment Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Steel Site factors for industry- terrain not suitable for major farming, space limited for developement, lack of profitable resources, area susceptible to natural disasters, natural harbours. Situational factors for industry- geographic isolation from major American ports (on eastern coast), located within range of successful Asian ports, Tokyo holds large majority of technology and resources for trade, holds other ports such as Nagoya, Osaka, and Yokohama
 * __Industry__**

Types of energy used by the country- Japan depends primarily on imported sources for energy. The country uses 45% Oil, 20% Natural Gas, 20% Hydroelectric, 10% Nuclear, and 5% Coal. Problems associated with energy in the country- Many people still are undecided whether or not to use nuclear energy, which can be less pollutive but still has the danger of radiation. Pollution issues-Much of the oil and coal used for energy has been blamed for the increase of pollution in Japan and the strict enviromental protection regulations are making it harder for the country to use such resources. What your country is doing to stave off pollution- Japan is investing money into looking for a better, safer source of energy. However, due to the fact that Japan's population is increasing and requiring more and more energy, the country cannot invest in any costly solutions which limits Japan's chance of finding any alternative. Japan has become the leading importer to exhaustible and renewable resources along with the second largest consumer in fossil fuels. It is because of this that Japan has cracked down on pollution and created some of the strictest environmental protection regulations.
 * __Resources__**

Japan to Germany- Both countries are fairly similar with each being considered a more developed country. Germany has a HDI rank of 22 (.935) where Japan is 8th (.953). Germany has a higher GDP of $34,400 compared to Japan's $31,100. The two countries share common education systems and have a literacy rate of 99%. The infant mortality rate for Germany is 4.08/1,000 which is slightly higher than Japan's 2.8/1,000. Germany has around the same primary, secondary, and tertiary with some slight differences such as mining and food and beverage processing.
 * __Comparisons__**

Japan to Turkey- Compared to Japan, Turkey has a much lower HDI rank of 84-127 (.775) and is probably less developed than Japan. Turkey also has a much lower GDP of only $8,900 and its education system is far less advanced. Turkey's education system might help to explain the lower literacy rate of 87.4% compared to Japan's 99%. Turkey has a higher Infant Mortality Rate, 38.33/1,000, and Natural Increase Rate, 1.04%. Turkey has large military based jobs, where Japan relies on the U.S. for aid.

Japan to United Kingdom- Japan and the United Kingdom are the closest in rank for HDI, with the UK at 18th (.946). Both countries have a GDP that is in $31,000 but the UK's is $31,800. Each country has the same type of education system and has a literacy rate of 99%. The UK's IMR is 5.01/1,000 and its NIR is .0275%. Both countries are very similar in jobs and in developemnt.

pollution prevention: http://countrystudies.us/japan/49.htm
 * __Work Cited__**

Developement facts: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html Jobs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primary_sector http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_sector_of_industry http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tertiary_sector_of_industry

HDI rank and %: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Development_Index