Japan

=Task 1 - COUNTRY FACTFILE=

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Capital: Tokyo
Total Area: 377,915 sq km population: 126,475,664 (July 2011 est.) language: japanese

= = =TASK 2: Climate and Location=

=TASK 3 - ECONOMIC PRODUCTION=

**The GDP (purchasing power parity) of japan is $4.31 trillion.**In comparison to the world japan makes 4 as a GDP. Japans GDP per capita is 34,000.Compared to the rest of the world Japans GDP per capita is 38.The unemployment rate is 5% in comparison to the rest of the world it is 46 15.7 % of the people are below the poverty line.Japans agricultural products include: rice, sugar beets, vegetables, fruit, pork, poultry, dairy products, eggs and fish.Japan industrializes in advanced vehicles, electronics equipment, machine tools, steel and nonferrous metals, ships, chemicals, textiles, and processed foods.19.4% of Japans export come go to China, 5.5% go to Honk Kong, and 4.4% to Thailand. 22.1% of Japans imports come from China, 9.9% comes from the US, 6.5% from Australia, 5.2% comes in from Saudi Arabia,4.2% comes in from U.A.E, 4.1% comes in from South Korea, and 4.1% comes in from Indonesia.



TASK 4: POPULATION SIZE SHAPE AND LIFE EXPECTANCY
Total Population: 127,579,000(2010) Average Life Expectancy:83 years (2010) Total Fertility Rate:1.4

= TASK5: What Is It Like To Live There? =

New events : There are some big events in the news in Japan today. The number of bicyclists in Japan are increasing. Many more accidents are occurring as a result of reckless and illegal riding, forcing the police to enforce strict laws and impose fines. Citizens who ride bicycles with brakes which don't work, or don't watch out for red lights may have to pay a fine of about ¥50,000. Those who are found lacking to ride calmly and prudently on all sidewalks can end up paying a fine of ¥20,000. See full article : []



//__** Tsunami garbage slowly Clusters toward Hawaii Islands... **__// It has been estimated by scientists in Hawaii that the trash will appear on Hawaii's shores by the beginning of the year 2013. The debris might reach Oregon, Washington State, and Canada in 2014, which is three years from now. After the earthquake on March 11 2011 and tsunami in Japan, scientists administered their research to the rubble float directly into the Pacific Ocean from Japan. They used computer models to trace its direction, and are still working on it. __**Terrorism and Safety**__: The US and French governments have left Japan off of their lists of countries to be bordered about. Surely Japan is a safe place to visit.

= = = TASK 6: Environmental Issues =

Main Issues are: Agricultural Subsidies, CO2 Emissions Per Electricity Generation, Marine Protection, and Ecosystem Ozone.
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__ Conservation of Marine Environment: __
===The annual number of reported marine pollution incidents in the coast of Japan has remained at approximately 700 to 900 in recent years; half are oil-related incidents. ===

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) plays a central role in promoting such international cooperation.
=== In 1996, marine pollution caused by oil spill totaled 370 cases, including 299 cases of oil spill from vessels. Among these, 86 cases were committed intentionally and 91 were the result of careless handling. Incidents caused by land-based sources numbered 179 and most of them were committed intentionally. ===

The article suggests ways to improve this situation and how others can help.




URL:  http://www.env.go.jp/en/earth/marine/conservation.html
=**Task 7: Education** =

3.5% of GDP (2007) Japan is in 117th place.
 * What percentage of the GDP is spent on education?**
 * How does this compare with the rest of the world?**

99% No, both male and female are to 99% literate. (2002)
 * What percentage of the population is literate?**
 * Is there a major difference in rates of literacy between male and female?**

15 years No, both attend school for 15 years. (2002)
 * How many years is a person expected to attend school?**
 * Is there a difference between between males and females?**
 * 3 statistics about Education in Japan:**


 * **Class Size:** 35.5
 * **Teaching weeks per year:** 35 weeks per year
 * **Children out of school, primary:** 6, 844

The Gender Equality Index from Social Watch.
 * TASK 8 - GENDER EQUALITY**

Data is Missing for Japan

The Global Gender Gap
 * Overall Score: .6524
 * Economic Participation and Opportunity: .5718
 * Educational Attainment: .9860
 * Health and Survival: .9796

Maternal mortality rate : 6 deaths/100,000 live births (2008) country comparison to the world:  [| 161]

Infant mortality rate total: 2.78 deaths/1,000 live births

country comparison to the world:  [| 218]