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**Germany**

__  Development   __
 **HDI Rank** 22 **HDI Score** 0.935 **GDP** 34,400 **Primary Sector Jobs** mining, fishing, lumber jacks, farming **Secondary Sector Jobs** food and beverage processing, textile, construction, energy industry, automobile industry, <span style="COLOR: rgb(150,111,216)">**Tertiary Sector Jobs** teaching, engineering, military, politics, law, medical field <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(150,111,216)"> **Raw Materials**   <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">   <span style="COLOR: rgb(149,118,167)">coal, lignite, natural gas, iron ore, copper, nickel, uranium, potash, salt, construction materials, timber, arable land <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(150,111,216)"> **Consumer Goods**  appliances, clothing, shoes, cellular phones, alcohol (beer), automobiles, pork, computers, other eletronics, meat, jewlry <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(150,111,216)">**Education** age 15 and over can read and write. School starts at the age of six, and people must attend school for at least nine years. Homeschooling is not permitted in Germany unless a child is suffering from a serious disease or illness. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(150,111,216)">**Literacy** 99% <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(150,111,216)">**Life Expectancy :** <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(150,111,216)">Male 75.96 <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(150,111,216)">Female 82.11 <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(150,111,216)">Total 78.95 <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(150,111,216)">**Infant Mortality Rate** 4.08/1,000 <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(150,111,216)">**Natural Increase Rate** -0.03% <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(150,111,216)">**Crude Birth Rate** 8.2/1,000 <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(150,111,216)"> **GDI Rank and the factors that influence the ranking**  rank:    31 GDI value: 0.931 Factors that influence: ( The greater the gender disparity in basic human development, the lower is a country's GDI relative to its HDI). Woman in Germany are now treated pretty fairly. They now have the right to vote and hold many of the same high standing positions as the men. Originally woman were thought to be stay at home wives, taking care of children, cooking, and attending church. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">

<span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255)">__ <span style="COLOR: rgb(110,67,147)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(118,78,162)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(104,64,156)">Industry  __
<span style="COLOR: rgb(110,67,147)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(118,78,162)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(104,64,156)"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><span style="COLOR: rgb(83,27,167)">Iron, steel, coal, cement, chemicals, machinery, vehicles, machine, tools, electronics, food and beverages, shipbuilding, textiles <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(83,27,167)"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(110,67,147)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(118,78,162)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(104,64,156)">**Site factors for industry** cost of land EU migrant workers <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(110,67,147)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(118,78,162)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(104,64,156)">**Situational factors for industry** <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">There is a great variety of transportation in germany with there water-ways being extremely popular. ex:roads rail transit metros motor vehicles <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"> <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">water : Baltic Sea, North Sea ports  Berlin <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Bonn <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Brake <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Bremen <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Bremerhaven <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Cologne <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Dortmund <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Dresden <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Duisburg <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Emden <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Hamburg <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Karlsruhe <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Kiel <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Lübeck <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Magdeburg <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Mannheim <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Oldenburg <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Rostock <span style="COLOR: #784aa1; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">,  Stuttgart ( The port of Hamburg is the largest sea-harbor in Germany and ranks #2 in Europe, #7 world-wide (2004).) rivers: Rhine Elbe There are also a varity of popular industries including many automobile companies popular here is the U.S.
 * <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(110,67,147)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(118,78,162)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(104,64,156)">Types of industry found in the country   **

<span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255)">__ <span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)">Resources __
<span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)">**Types of energy used by the country** <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)">In Germany there is a limited supply of energy resources, so much of what Germany uses for energy is imported. The following is a breakdown of the primary energy consumption in Germany. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)">36% mineral oils <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)">22.7% natural gas <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)">12.9% coal <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)">12.5% nuclear energy <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)">11.2% lignite <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)">1.2% water and wind <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)">3.5% other <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)">**Problems associated with energy in the country** <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)">There are many different problems associated with the use of energy in Germany. First of all the emissions from the burning of coal is causing a great deal of air pollution through out the country. Also, due to the fact that Germany does not have a sufficient supply of energy resources it must import a great deal of what it uses. Which can cause the economy to suffer at times. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)">**What your country is doing to starve off pollution** <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(153,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><span style="COLOR: rgb(67,38,89)">In order to starve off pollution, Germany has established a plan for ending the use of Nuclear Power. However this will take place over the next 15 years. Also the government is working with the EU to identify nature preservation areas to help with the current pollution issues.
 * Pollution issues** In Germany acid rain has been damaging forests, due to sulfur dioxide emissions. Also the Baltic Sea is polluted with a great deal of raw sewage and effluents from industries.

**Woks Cited**

**Energy resources:**   [|http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/Germany/Background.html</span <span] style="COLOR: #409cbf">> **Industry:**   [|http://www.mapsofworld.com/germany/german-companies.html</span <span] style="COLOR: #409cbf">> **Pollution:** [|http://www.germany.info/relaunch/info/facts/facts/questions_en/environment/protection2.html </span] **Situation:**    [|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roads_in_Germany </span <span </span]> **GDP:** [|http://www.indexmundi.com/germany/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).html</span]>
 * variety of stats and development information:**  [|https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html</span <span] style="COLOR: #409cbf">>
 * GDI and HDI :**  [|http://hdrstats.undp.org/countries/country_fact_sheets/cty_fs_deu.html </span</span <span] style="COLOR: #409cbf">>

__** Country Comparisons **__

<span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"> **__ Germany and Ethiopia __** When comparing Germany with Ethiopia, I was able to find many differences between the two, and only a few similarities. First of all Germany is a More Developed Country whereas Ethiopia is a Less Developed Country. Next there HDI rank, GDI rank, and literacy percentage is drastically different from one another. (See chart below) In Ethiopia woman are treated very poorly compared to those living in Germany. In Ethiopia woman do not make the same salary as men, nor do they receive the same education. Woman also face being sexually abused on a regular basis, and tend to marry at very young ages. Germany on the other hand, now allows woman to vote, receive the same education as men, and hold many of the same high positions as the men. Finally another major difference I found between the two countries was there total life expectancy. In Germany the life expectancy is pretty high, reaching about 78.95 years, while in Ethiopia the life expectancy is nearly half, only reaching 49.23 years. Clearly it is easy to see that life in Germany compared to Ethiopia is extremely different, but nevertheless there are a few general similarities. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #ff6699; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">First of all, Germany and Ethiopia both have some primary jobs in common, such as fishing, timber, agriculture and mining. Next, both countries share some of the same raw materials including, copper, potash and natural gas. Finally, the only other similarity I could find between the two countries was that in both Germany and Ethiopia students go to school for at least 9 years or more (however not everyone attends school in Ethiopia), and there are some colleges and universities sponsored by the government. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">
 * Ethiopia ..........................................    Germany **
 * HDI Rank ** ......................................... 169    22
 * GDI Rank ** 0.393 .................................0    .931
 * Literacy % ** 42.7 .................................    99%

**__ Germany and Chile __** When comparing Germany and Chile I was able to find a few differences and similarities between the two. For starters, Germany and Chile’s total life expectancy is about the same, reaching 78.95 years in Germany and 76.96 years in Chile. Next, both countries have literacy percents that are about the same. Germany is around 99% literate while Chile is about 95% literate. Also in both countries free education is available for about 8 or 9 years and in most cases, is mandatory for everyone. Finally another similarity between these two countries would be their GDI rank and the factors that influence it. In both Germany and Chili the woman are treated equally and in both countries the woman are able to, and do, hold top administrative positions. (GDI rank in Germany 31, Chile 40). However, even though Germany and Chile do have a few similarities there are also major differences between the two of them. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #ff0066; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"> First of all, the first huge difference between Germany and Chile that stands out to me would be each countries GDP. In Germany the GDP is about $34,400 and in Chile it is only $8,900. Next, another major difference would be how each country obtains their energy. In Germany mineral oils and natural gas, is the most common form followed by coal, and nuclear energy. However, in Chile hydroelectric systems are used to power the country along with the use of soft coal. Finally the last major difference I found was in each countries consumer goods. When it comes to Chile, the food bought and produced is more so focused around a meditation style, and the other items purchased by consumers would not be considered very high-tech. Whereas, in Germany the newest electronics are available and food is more dairy and meat related. Which has mainly to do with the vast difference in location and the climate of both countries.

When comparing Germany and Colombia it is easy to find many differences between the two countries. First of all, Germany’s natural increase rate is negative, which means that their population is not increasing at all. However Colombia has a natural increase rate of about 1.433%, which means that at least Colombia’s population is increasing. Next a major difference between the countries has to do with the way woman are treated. In Germany, woman are treated just as they are here, in the U.S. Woman have all the same rights as men do now, and are currently holding some of the same high standing jobs as the men. On the other hand, the country of Colombia treats their woman much differently. Women have their rights violated all the time, whether it is sexual, or physical abuse. Rape is extremely common through out Colombia, and women tend to be seen only as sex objects. Finally the last difference I found among these two countries was the type of industries they each had. In Germany there are much more high-tech, and advanced industries, where as in Colombia that is usually the opposite. Textile, and food processing, is two common industries in Colombia. Even though each of these countries has many differences, each country also shares a few similarities. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #ff0066; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Primarily, Colombia and Germany both share a total life expectancy rate that is about 77-78 years old. Next, both countries also have a literacy percent that is about the same, Germany’s stands at 99% whereas Colombia’s is about 92%. Finally together each country also has a lot of the same primary jobs, such as logging, mining, farming and fishing.
 * __ Germany and Colombia __**

After completing a great deal of research on Germany and comparing it to other countries, I believe that its current standing in the world is pretty high. Overall Germany has a good economy and enough money, technology, and industry to be considered a more developed country. Also the percent of people literate in Germany is 99%, which compared to many other countries is extremely high. Next, when it comes to Germany’s GDI value the country scored 0.931. Germany scored high due to the fact that woman in the country are treated equally to men and are now able to vote and hold many of the same high standing possessions as the men (Which is a rare characteristic compared to many other countries). In conclusion, Germany’s current standing in the world is pretty high, but in the future I predict that to change a little. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: lime; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">In my opinion the only factor that may hurt Germany in the future is their natural increase rate. Currently the countries natural increase stands at about –0.03%, which means that the population is decreasing. Personally, I believe that in order for a country to stay on top they must maintain a population that is of decent size, that way they are able to sustain the country and keep the economy alive. Germany is also loosing a lot of its educated young people, which may end up hurting them in the future. In conclusion, I believe that Germany must come up with a way to keep educated people living and working in their country, and Germany must find a way to boost the population.
 * __ Germany Now __**
 * __ Germany in the Future __**