2. In Asian region, economy of the countries is based on
agriculture, industry and service.
There are three countries which are significant for each of the
sectors.
Agriculture
Industries
Service activities
- Pakistan
- Japan
- Dubai
Economic Activities in Asian Region
3. Pakistan as an agricultural country in Asia
• 25.9% of the Gross Domestic Product in Pakistan is contributed from the
agricultural sector.
• Out of the total labour force, 43% is engaged in agricultural activities.
• 25% of the land area of the country has been used for agricultural
activities.
• Pakistan is a major country that provides raw cotton.
• In Pakistan wheat, rice, sugarcane, mangoes, chick peas, vegetables, milk
and dairy products, beef, mutton and eggs are important other than
agricultural products.
4. Pakistan as an agricultural country in Asia
• Pakistan is also important as a country with the largest irrigation
systems in the world.
• Through in Indus river valley water is provided for about 16 million
hectares in the country.
• There are two main agricultural seasons in Pakistan. They are;
Kharif (From April to October)
Rabi (From November to March)
5. • Following are the places achieved by Pakistan in providing Agricultural
Products to the world Market.
Type of the Product Place in the world market
Chick pea 3
Apricot 6
Cotton 4
Sugarcane 5
Rice 4
Mango 4
Dairy products 5
Date palm 5
Wheat 7
Onion 7
Types of oranges 6
7. Japan as an industrial country
• According to the Per capita Gross National Product, Japan is the country
that process the third largest economy in the world.
• 27.5% of Gross National Product is contributed by the industrial sector.
• 25.2% is engaged in the industrial sector.
• A specific feature of Japan is maintaining industries on the basis of the
import of mineral resources and raw materials completely.
8. Japan as an industrial country
• Manufacturing industries in Japan;
Manufacturing automobiles
Electronic equipment
Machinery
Iron and steel
Ship-building
Chemicals
Textiles
Computer and computer accessories
Robotic technology
Pharmaceuticals
Processed food
9. Japan as an industrial country
• Japan has won the sixth place out of the top ten largest automobile
manufactures in the world.
• Japanese automobile are in the forefront in the world due to following
factors;
High Quality
Durability
Fuel economy
Comfort
Inclusion of very modern components
10. Japan as an industrial country
• There are several major automobile manufacturing companies in Japan.
Some are mentioned below;
Toyota
Nissan
Suzuki
Mazda
Daihatsu
Mitsubishi
Honda
Isuzu
Subaru
Hino
11. Japan as an industrial country
• Major motor cycle producing companies in Japan;
Honda
Yamaha
Suzuki
Kawasaki
• Companies that producing computers and computer accessories in
Japan;
Nec
Fjitzu
Epson
I.M.B
12. Japan as an industrial country
• Production of plastic, polystyrene and polypropylene are significant as
main petro chemical industries in Japan.
• Companies that producing various types of electronic and electrical
equipment in Japan;
Sony
Panasonic
Cannon
Yamaha
Casio
Nikon
Hitachi
13. Japan as an industrial country
• Japan has achieved its development regarding gene technology which is
considered as very important at present in the world. Gene technology is
used in various sections such as agriculture, livestock farming,
pharmaceuticals, chemical and processing.
• Japan is in the forefront among the countries that utilize nuclear power
in abundance, in the world.
14. Dubai as a service sector
• The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven States known as
Emirates. Out of them Dubai is a small Emirate state.
• Dubai is a highly populated country. The total population of Dubai is
2,502,715 and the population density is 644.2 per km2
• Dubai is the business hub of the Middle East and it is also known as
Global City.
• The base of the economy of Dubai is the production of Mineral oil.
• I have been developed as a service center as its physical environment is
not suitable for agricultural purposes.
16. Dubai as a service sector
• The service sector represents around 37.2%.
• Out of the gross domestic product in Dubai. Out of the total employees
33.0% is engage in employment related to service sector
17. Dubai as a service sector
• There are many service industries carried out by Dubai as service sector.
An aviation center of modern Crossroads connecting East and West.
Accordingly, Dubai is important as an intermediate transit center in the world.
Importance of Port Jabil Ali as the major Middle East Eastern export Centre as well as
free trade Harbour.
Centre for tourist attraction and tourist services providing center.
As a center of providing International Communication services.
As a center that provides an indoor stadium and day and night cricket stadium for
cricket and tennis at international level.
Establishment of the largest Trade Centre call Dubai Mall