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Germany by Casey

Development HDI Rank 22nd .935 GDP 29,461 Primary Sector Jobs Farming, Salt Mining, Coal Mining, Harvesting, Secondary Sector Jobs Automobile Manufacturing, Iron Production, Ship Bulding, Alcohol Manufacturing Tertiary Sector Jobs Teaching, Nursing, Dentistry, Government, Banking Raw Materials Coal, Iron, Salt, Uranium, Timber Consumer Goods Automobiles, Computers, Televisions, Alcohol, Clothing, Textiles, Footwear, Missiles, Furniture, Telephones Education ~ Education in Germany is different from that of the US. First of all, students are graded on a scale of one to six, one being high, six being low or failing. Primary or Elementary school lasts for four years. Then, secondary school is divided up into four school depending on teacher recommendations: The Gymnasium for gifted students to be prepared for universities, the Realschule for intermediate students, the Hauptschule for students preparing for vocational education, and Gesamtschule which combines all three. In 2003, out of 43 countries tested, Germany ranked 21 st in reading and 20 th in math and natural sciences. Literacy 99% Life Expectancy male: 75.96yrs female: 82.11yrs total: 78.95yrs Infant Mortality Rate 4.08 deaths/1000 births Natural Increase Rate 1.9 per 1000 population Crude Birth Rate 8.2 births/ 1000 population GDI Rank and the factors that influence the ranking: 20th, females treated fairly, hold positions in government, right to vote, no longer just expected to stay home with children as house wives

Industry Types of industry found in the country: Automotive, Steel, Coal, Natural Gas, Alcohol Site factors for industry: strong labor force, cheap production, access to immigrant workers, high productivity, cheap land Situational factors for industry: center of continent, cheap transportation, near to ingredients, has Rhine River, close to markets, variety of transportation

Resources Types of energy used by the country: hydropower, geothermal, wind energy, solar energy, coal, natural gas, nuclear power Problems associated with energy in the country: Germany is trying to distance itself from nuclear power and no longer rely on it by 2020. The country is trying to rely on solar, biothermal, and wind energy. However, there is disbute about how either will effect the enviroment and country. Pollution issues: Germany at the moment has problems with acid rain, smog and air pollution. This is maybe due to automobile traffic. There is also water pollution due to industrial waste, runoff, and oil. What your country is doing to stave off pollution: Germany is trying to increase the use of solar, biothermal, and wind energy. The country is trying to stop the release of carbon pollution emissions.

Compared to other countries Germany is rather well off. Compared to Peru, India, and Argentina, Germany has the highest GDP and HDI rank. I seems that overall Germany is the most advanced. The education seems superior as well as the overall life expectancies. It is not as well placed for transportation as the others, as they are placed on the ocean. Also, its natural increase rate is not as low as Peru or even India. However, the country seems to be the best off.

Overall, the country seems advanced compared to others. Germany seems to be well of in the world. Judging by its HDI rank, its GDP, and its GDI rank, the country is on the upper part of the rank. The overall life expectancy of the country is high, this meaning that medicine and health are advanced. Along with this, infant mortality rate is low. The country is also advanced in its education. This is shown through the literacy rate of the country which is 99%. Along with this, the country's education system, the seperate schools, are advancedsue to the fact that they are specialized in specific fields. The country's standing in the world seems to be rather high related to the other 192 countries in the world.

In the next fifty years I feel that the country will only advance. Germany is already aware of its power needs. Therefore, it is trying to depend less nuclear power and energy from coal and natural gas. Instead it is turning towards wind, solar, and geothermal energy. I predict that the country will be well ahead of others in reducing pollution and using efficient, clean energy. Also, I predict that Germany will only move further ahead in the global standings. Its literacy rate and education system only leave room for improvement and advancements in the world. Germany's education will help it with scientific advances helping to out the country on top in the next 50 years. The country is already ahead of others in medicine and such as in the next 50 years I support the idea that Germany will remain in this position. With the current situation of Germany, its educational system, its medical advancement, and its industry, the country will remain on top in 50 years, if not only advance further.

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