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Introduction - Look at the data what type of country is this

NICs - Objectives. . What is a NIC? What differentiates a NIC from a LEDC? . . Newly Industrialised Countries (NICs) - Tasks. Have a go at the NICs graphing exercise ? downloadable from www.coolgeography.co.ukLook at the map on page 181 of your textbook, what is the global distribution of NICs and

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Introduction - Look at the data what type of country is this

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    1. Introduction - Look at the data – what type of country is this?

    2. NICs - Objectives

    3. What is a NIC? What differentiates a NIC from a LEDC?

    4. Newly Industrialised Countries (NICs) - Tasks Have a go at the NICs graphing exercise – downloadable from www.coolgeography.co.uk Look at the map on page 181 of your textbook, what is the global distribution of NICs and RICs? How might this pattern change in the future? What are the 3 phases of NIC development?

    5. What common and special factors of NICs exist? All NICs arise from unique factors but they tend to have many of the following common features; A large population that provides a big internal market and a resource that attracts investment An openness to globalisation, involving movements of capital, labour and trade A recent switch from agricultural to industrial economies Large national corporations based there but operating in several continents Strong political leadership and elements of state planning to ensure development An education system that is strong enough to produce a core of well-educated people

    6. Malaysia – an example of a NIC Read Geofile 335 Produce a table on the social, economic, political, cultural and physical factors behind the development of Malaysia

    7. Review – what are the most important factors in allowing the development of NICs? Discuss in pairs

    8. Odd one out

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