introduction to world regional geography

1. Globalization and the World
Regional
Name: Muhammad soddiqin shazulee bin Jainol
Abidin
Matrix Number:11DPI16F1038
Lecturer’s Name: Mohd Norulhisyam Bin Hassan

2. Contents
No. Contents
1 Definition Globalisation
2 Characteristics of Globalisation
3 Positive Facets of Globalisation
4 Negative Facets of Globalisation
5 Definition Localisation
6 Facets of Localisation

3. Globalisation is the process by which people,
their ideas and their activities in different parts
of the world become interconnected or
integrated, mostly in the areas of economics,
politics and culture.

4. Characteristics
Improved
Telecommunications
Improved
Transportation
Spread of
knowledge
and
information
NGOs and
MNC

5. Positive Facets of Globalisation
• Global competition encourages creativity and innovation.
• Increase standard of living and improve country economy.
• An improved ability to interact and coordinate.
• A greater access to foreign culture in the form of movies, music,
food, clothing and more.

6. Negative Facets of Globalisation
•Damage to the environment.
•Jobs are becoming more temporary and
insecure.
•There may be greater chance of disease
spreading worldwide.
•Increase in anti-Globalisation Protests.

9. Facets of
localization
Political
Nationalism
Separatist
groups
Preserved
custom
Religious
differences
Resistance to
Economic
Globalization