1. East Asia
SWG 5 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary South Asia, Southeastern Asia and Eastern Asia
c. Analyze the impact of topography and climate on population distribution in the region.
d. Describe the Various ethnic and religious groups in the region and the effect of geography on their development and their major customs and traditions.
g. Describe the Pacific Rim and its cultural, political and economic significance

3. China’s Economy
China is largely rural society, agriculturally self-sufficient
Only 13% of land is suitable for farming
During communism, industrial growth stunted
1980s-present: economy moving towards a market economy
World’s largest workforce
Cheap labor
Will soon be the world’s largest economy

4. China’s Population Patterns
One-fifth of world’s people live in China
population is about 1.3 billion
70% of people live in 12 eastern provinces in west, 6% of nation’s people live on 55% of its land
Climate & topography contribute to this
West: Mountains & deserts—arid & semiarid
East: Plains & rivers—humid subtropical & humid continental

6. China’s Overpopulation
Over 1 billion people
Government has tried to stall population growth
One Child Policy: more info to come!
World’s largest workforce
Large number of migrant workers
Rural to urban
Eastern cities have high population densities
Pollution, bicycles, government housing

7. Korean History China and Japan conquer Korea throughout history
Japan conquers Korea in 1910, rules until WWII defeat in 1945
After WWII:
NK controlled by USSR
SK controlled by U.S.
In 1950, NK troops invade SK, begin Korean War
1953 treaty ends war, divides peninsula
NK is Communist state, SK is democracy
two nations remain hostile
reunification discussions have begun

8. Korean Culture
Korea is an example of one nation divided between 2 states
Korea adopts many philosophical, religious ideas from China
Confucian, Buddhist influences
Both North and South Korea build huge armies after WWII
Danger of war always looms—2 million troops on both sides of border

10. Japan’s Economy
Post-war economic boom makes Japan’s economy second in size to U.S
75% live in cities; 60% live on 2.7% of land
Japan imports resources to manufacture products for export
exports autos, electronics, computers

11. Japan’s Population Issues
Rapidly aging population because of low birth rate
Improved health care and a healthy living has led to people living longer
Life expectancy: 83 (men: 80, women:87)
High population density
Central areas of Japan are mountainous and the coastal areas are where the population lives