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Effects of economic development on the geopolitical influence of Indonesia

Indonesia: case study of an emerging country

Unit Summary

This unit teaches pupils about Indonesia, a case study of an emerging country. Pupils learn about the location and importance of Indonesia at different scales and the economic and social characteristics of the country. Pupils will also learn about industrial developments, population and aid.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain how rapid economic development has changed Indonesia's international role.

Key Notes

  • Rapid economic development has changed Indonesia's regional role.
  • Indonesia is seen as a middle power, not a superpower.
  • Indonesia uses trade to strengthen its role in Southeast Asia and beyond.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • regional power: a country that is strong and influential in its part of the world but not necessarily globally dominant
  • trade: the buying and selling of goods and services between countries
  • geopolitical: the way geography, economics and politics influence a country's power and relationships with other countries

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Indonesia isn't very influential because it is an emerging country.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

Rapid economic development has changed Indonesia's regional role. Indonesia is seen as a middle power, not a superpower.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'regional power'

a country that is strong and influential in its part of the world but not necessarily globally dominant.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Indonesia isn't very influential because it is an emerging country. Correction: Indonesia is the world's fourth-most populous country and Southeast Asia's largest economy. It is a major player in ASEAN, the G20 and global supply chains.

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