EQ1 US vs China as hegemonic power Flashcards
What is the approximate physical size of the USA?
Approx 2,800 miles from east to west and 1,650 miles from north to south.
What is the geographical position of the USA?
Between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean.
What is the rank of the USA by land area?
4th largest country by land area.
What is the economic power of the USA?
Largest economy in the world with a GDP of $25.4 trillion.
What was the population of the USA in 2023?
334.9 million.
What are the demographic factors of the USA?
Population size and pollucat factors.
What is the USA’s military strength?
800 military bases across the world and 14 million active military personnel.
What is the cultural influence of the USA?
Strong cultural influence through westernization, liberty, and arts/media.
What is the geographical position of China?
East Asia.
What is the rank of China by land area?
3rd largest country by land area, physically bigger than America.
What is the economic power of China?
Second largest economy in the world with a GDP of $17.9 trillion.
What was the population of China in 2023?
1.411 billion, higher population than the USA.
What is significant about the Chinese diaspora?
Large Chinese diaspora living and working abroad.
What is China’s membership status in international organizations?
Current member of IMF and a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
What is the military presence of China?
1 military base in Djibouti and around 2.5 million active military personnel in 2020.
What is China’s cultural influence?
Influence over music and dance, but more regional (around Vietnam, Japan, and Korea). Not as strong as the USA.
