Countries that are beginning to experience a rapid level of economic growth and increasing industrialization are classified as newly industrialized countries. Many newly industrialized countries have moved from the level of less developed due to some type of economic and/or political shift.

Click on the map below to discover these locations in the world. It is important to note that newly industrialized countries usually include a special group called the Four Dragons (Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan), and Brazil.

Click on the factors below to determine the standard of living in newly industrialized countries.

Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. GDP As the economies in newly industrialized countries moves from agricultural-based to industrial-based, the GDP tends to increase.

Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Literacy Rate As the increase in GDP in newly industrialized countries occurs so does the literacy rate. To meet the needs of the new economy, there is a need for workers to become more literate.

Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Infant Mortality As industrialization and technology improve in newly industrialized countries, so does access to medical care. As a result the infant mortality rate decreases.

Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Life Expectancy Life expectancy in newly industrialized countries increases as access to medical care and other technology improves.

Click on the following link to access a NY Times presentation on China. When the page opens, scroll down and click on "Interactive Atlas" to load a map that will help you answer the following questions. Record your answer in your notes.

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1. In which geographic region(s) of China is the GDP over $100 Billion (US)?
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   Based on the GDP map or tabular data:
   Guangdong Province   $193.8 Billion
   Hebei Province          $106.0 Billion
   Henan Province         $106.5 Billion
   Jiangsu Province        $186.1 Billion
   Shangdon Province    $187.2 Billion
   Zhejiang Province      $135.8 Billion
   Hong Kong               $163.0 Billion
   (Special Administrative Region)
2. What is the average annual wage of the following provinces: Hong Kong SAR; Guangdong Province, Hebei Province?
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   The annual wages of the provinces are:
   Hong Kong SAR Province $14,702
   Guangdong Province          $2,381
   Hebei Province                  $1,561
3. The Hong Kong SAR province is a small special financial district located within the Guangdong Province. Compare the GDP and Average Annual Wages of both of these provinces. Why is there such a huge difference between the two? (Hint: this website may help: Hong Kong).