KQ2: Britain - levels of development vary between countries Flashcards by Tara Cross | Brainscape

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How is Britain economically successful? (5)

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Resource rich - moderate climate, favourable geology.
New technology - steam engine, railways, canal system.
Colonialism - resources, from sugar and tea to cotton and rubber, to dominate world trade.
Good governance - stable political system, meant if you worked hard you could prosper.
Geographical position - of NW coast of Europe, allowing to trade easily, island so could trade from many ports.

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Water access?

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100%

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Drs per 1000?

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2.1

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Life expectancy?

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82

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HDI?

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0.946

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GDP growth?

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1.7%

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