Industrial areas of Asia
China
Major industries of china include toys, airplanes and aeronautics, automobiles, computers and telecommunication equipment, textiles, paper-making, daily-use mechanical devices, foodstuffs etc.
Location
The industries are located on the basis of each sectors specialization.
There are about 28 provinces that produce coal, 29 that produce medical and pharmaceutical products. However the degree of industrial concentration varies. Most specialized provinces are Xingjian, Yunnan, Heilongjiang, the island of Hainan, and Shanxi. The special characteristics of these places Is that they are rich in natural resources.
Yunnan is specialized in the tobacco industry, which represents over 60% of the province's added value. Mining is the source of wealth in Heilongjiang (particularly iron and coal). There are many state enterprises found here. The development of heavy industry has led to a surfeit of certain industrial sectors such as wood, bamboo and wood products, mining industries, chemicals, and basic metallurgy etc. Hainan, serves as a laboratory to test the reforms and the policy of opening up. Shanxi enjoys rich underground resources, since the three main coal mining cities in China are situated in this province (Yangquan, Shanxi and Datong).
Other reasons for industrial concentration also include high urbanization rates.
India
Major industries of India include textiles, chemicals, food processing, steel, transportation equipment, cement, mining, petroleum, machinery, rice, wheat, oilseed, cotton, jute, tea, sugarcane, potatoes; cattle, water buffalo, sheep, goats, poultry, fish etc.
Three-fourths of India's population resides in rural areas, of which 60% of the labor force constitutes the agricultural industry. The remaining 23% is in services and 17% is in industry. Rice, wheat, cotton, jute, oilseed, sugarcane, tea and potatoes are some of the agricultural produce of our country. The service sector includes financial companies, mortgage companies and insurance companies.
Britain Major industries of Britain include banking and finance, steel, transport equipment, oil and gas, and tourism. The economy of Britain is primarily influenced by agriculture, service, and the energy sector. Britain agriculture is highly mechanized and contributes an appreciable portion to the overall economy of Britain. The major types of livestock include sheep, cattle, poultry and fish. Britain is rich in minerals that primarily include, coal, oil reserves and natural gas. United Kingdom Major industries of the UK include energy, oil, natural gas, atomic power. It has abundance of reserves of natural gas, coal, and atomic power. Most of the kingdom's energy resources are concentrated in the North Sea. Currently there are more than 100 active oil and natural gas fields. In addition to the British companies operating in the area, there are a number of international firms, including Texaco, Philips Petroleum, and Chevron. The main energy resource is oil.. One distinguishing characteristic of the British energy industry has been consolidation. Many medium- and small-sized companies have merged or been bought out. The main minerals still being mined are lead and tin. There is also significant production of refined metals such as aluminum and steel. The United Kingdom has substantial production of minerals used for construction. These include clay, kaolin, and gypsum. Britain is a major cement producer.. British Steel is Europe's largest steel producer. US Major industries of US include steel, automobile, pharmaceuticals, aircraft, petroleum refining, computers and communication equipments. The United States has a capitalist mixed economy, which is fueled by abundant natural resources, a well-developed infrastructure, and high productivity. It is the world's number one producer of electrical and nuclear energy, as well as liquid natural gas, sulfur, phosphates, and salt.The industrial heartland of the United States is the east–north–central region, comprising Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, with steelmaking and automobile manufacturing among the leading industries. The Middle Atlantic States and the Northeast are also highly industrialized; but of the major industrial states in these two regions, Massachusetts has taken the lead in reorienting itself toward such high-technology industries as electronics and information processing. Large corporations are dominant especially in sectors such as steel, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, aircraft, petroleum refining, and computers, soaps and detergents, tires, and communications equipment. The growth of multinational activities of US corporations has been rapid in recent decades. The United States has a total of 153 oil refineries, with a production capacity in 2002 of 16,785,000 barrels per day. Crude oil and refined petroleum products are crucial imports, however. Italy Major industries: tourism, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, food processing, textiles, motor vehicles, clothing, footwear, ceramics. Most raw materials needed by Italian industries, and more than 75% of energy requirements, are imported. It is rich in natural resources like coal, mercury, zinc, potash, marble, barite, asbestos, pumice, fluorspar, feldspar, pyrite (sulfur), natural gas and crude oil reserves, fish, arable land. The northern part of Italy produces primarily grains, rice, corn, soybeans, meat, fruits and dairy products, while the south specializes in producing fruits, vegetables, olive oil and durum wheat. Italy is the second producer of wine in the world and one of the greater about olive oil, fruits etc. Germany Major Industries of Aircraft, Agriculture, computers, Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Food Processing, Forestry and Fishing, Glass, Iron and Steel, Machinery, Mining, Motor Vehicles etc. it is rich in natural resources like iron ore, coal, potash, timber, lignite, uranium, copper, natural gas, salt, nickel, arable land etc. It is well reputed for its infrastructure and different lines of business. Detroit and Chicago are the major areas where Germany business is concentrated. Real Estate in Germany is well organized and the market assures you of the best bargains. France Major industries of France include machinery, chemicals, automobiles, metallurgy, aircraft, electronics, textiles, food processing, and tourism. It happens to be one of the leading agricultural producers and exporters in Europe because of extensive fertile lands and use of technology. France features cities of high cultural interest, beaches and seaside resorts, ski resorts, and rural regions that many enjoy for their beauty and tranquility (green tourism). Eiffel tower adds to the popular tourist spots in Paris. Japan Major industries of Japan include manufacturing, construction, distribution, real estate, services, and communication. They are amongst the largest manufacturers of automobiles. This has derived large scale export of manufactured items from Japan. They are known for their durability, fuel efficiency and quality. Japan happens to have six out of ten largest vehicle manufacturers. Japan has less of minerals and fossil energy and therefore it relies extensively on imports of these resources. They have high levels of modern technology and excellent service of every kind. Canada Major industries of Canada include mining, manufacturing, oil, energy. Atlantic Canada has vast offshore deposits of natural gas and large oil and gas resources are centered in Alberta. The vast Athabasca oil sands give Canada the world's second largest oil reserves behind Saudi Arabia. In Quebec, British Columbia, Newfoundland & Labrador, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba and Yukon, hydroelectricity is a cheap and clean source of renewable energy. Canada is one of the world's most important suppliers of agricultural products, with the Canadian Prairies one of the most important suppliers of wheat, canola and other grains. Canada is the world's largest producer of zinc and uranium and a world leader in many other natural resources such as gold, nickel, aluminum and lead. Many towns in the northern part of the country, where agriculture is difficult, exist because of a nearby mine or source of timber.
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