EAST ASIA Physical Geography Political Geography The countries

Political Geography • The countries of East Asia are: • China • Mongolia •

China • China is the largest country in East Asia • China (3. 6*)

China • China has a rich cultural history including: • Great Wall of China

China • China’s population and economic activity is located mainly on the eastern coastal

China • Communism came to power in China between WWI and WWII. What type

China • 3 Gorges dam is the world’s largest dam located on the Yangtze

Japan • Japan is an Archipelago or group of islands • Japan is located

Japan • Due to the potential for natural diasters (volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis), the

Japan • Despite Japan’s small country and lack of natural resources, they have become

N. Korea • Located on the Korean Peninsula • Mountainous Topography • Cold Continental

S. Korea • Located on the Korean Peninsula • Democratic Republic • Strong ties

Taiwan • Island located off the southern coast of China • Marine Tropical Climate

Review 1. What similarities do China and N. Korea share? 2. Where is the

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EAST ASIA

Physical Geography

Political Geography • The countries of East Asia are: • China • Mongolia • Japan • N. Korea • S. Korea • Taiwan

China • China is the largest country in East Asia • China (3. 6*) is slightly larger than the United States (3. 5*) • The majority of China’s population lives on the East Coast • China is the world’s population leader • *= Million Square Miles

China • China has a rich cultural history including: • Great Wall of China • Great Dynasties • Terra Cotta Armies • Gunpowder • Paper Making • Printing • Compass

China • China’s population and economic activity is located mainly on the eastern coastal region. • Why do you think that is? • To combat China’s rising population, China implemented the OCP (One Child Policy) in 1979. • DBQ

China • Communism came to power in China between WWI and WWII. What type of economy do you think China has? • China’s manufacturing and trading strengths have led to it becoming a world economic leader. • China has been criticized by conservationists for pollution and building projects like the 3 Gorges Dam.

China • 3 Gorges dam is the world’s largest dam located on the Yangtze River and was built for renewable energy

Japan

Japan • Japan is an Archipelago or group of islands • Japan is located on the infamous “Ring of Fire” • Japan’s location and physical features contribute to its temperate climate

Japan • Due to the potential for natural diasters (volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis), the Japanese have a strict building code and practice yearly disaster drills. • In the last decade Japan has been the vicitim of several deadly natural diasters.

Japan • Despite Japan’s small country and lack of natural resources, they have become a world economic leader • Japan imports raw materials and exports many industrial products • Many of the world’s top technology and automotive companies are located in Japan

N. Korea • Located on the Korean Peninsula • Mountainous Topography • Cold Continental Climate • Communist Nation • Hostile to U. S.

S. Korea • Located on the Korean Peninsula • Democratic Republic • Strong ties with the U. S. • Strong Economy

Taiwan • Island located off the southern coast of China • Marine Tropical Climate • Republic form of Government • Strong Economy based on manufacturing and trade

Review 1. What similarities do China and N. Korea share? 2. Where is the majority of China’s population located? 3. How do Globalization and Economic Interdependence 4. 5. 6. 7. relate to China? How does Japan overcome a shortage of natural resources? How is Japan an example of Globalization? What is the Ring of Fire? What has Taiwan’s economy focused on?