total value of goods and services produced             within a country, divided by its population

GDP plus income from foreign investments and remittances, divided by the population

(FDI) foreign countries invest in businesses or industries in another country, often by setting up or buying local companies

process of improving living standards, economy, healthcare and education, often measured by factors like life expectancy

Key economic trends in Indonesia since 1990

Geography

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.

Indonesia: case study of an emerging country

Which of the following best describes Indonesia’s GDP growth trend since the 1990s?

Which of the following sectors is currently the most important contributor to Indonesia’s economy?

What is a major challenge Indonesia has faced in its economic development since 1990?

When a country borrows money from international organisations

When foreign countries invest in businesses or industries in another country

When a country sells goods to foreign markets

When a government regulates its trade balance

What type of landform best describes Indonesia?

What major ocean lies to the south of Indonesia?

Plate boundaries on the Pacific Ring of Fire

Which tectonic feature causes frequent earthquakes and volcanoes in Indonesia?

What type of climate does Indonesia have?

Which Indonesian island is the most densely populated?

What natural hazard is Indonesia especially vulnerable to due to its geography?

Starter Quiz