Singapore and Hong Kong have become major economic powers by taking advantage of their ?
Correct answer: D. favorable location on international trade routes
- A. abundant mineral resources
- B. imported cheap labor from Japan
- C. Profits from agricultural surpluses
- D. favorable location on international trade routes
Explanation
Singapore and Hong Kong benefited from strategic positions on major international sea and trade routes, supporting ports, re-export trade, finance, and manufacturing. They did not become major powers through abundant natural resources or agricultural surpluses.
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