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[br][br]Many nations have used technology to enhance their people's lives. Here is is a list of what are considered the most technologically advanced countries in the world:[br][br]JAPAN-[br][br][br]
[br][br]Japan is well known for its scientific research. Research scientists of Japan have made immense contributions in various fields like auto-mobiles, electronics, machinery, optics, industrial robotics, metal and semi-conductors. Japanese researchers have won many Nobel prizes.[br][br]UNITED STATES[br][br][br]
[br][br][br][br] The advances in space technology have played a significant role in making the USA a global superpower. From the atomic bomb to landing Neil Armstrong on the Moon, space exploration, pharmaceuticals, defense system and telecommunications have been United States' main focus for many decades. This nation has the most powerful and technologically advanced military in the world. This nation has produced the world's biggest technology companies like Google, Facebook, Apple, Intel, IBM, Microsoft.[br][br][br]Israel[br][br][br]
[br][br][br]Around 35% of Israel's exports are technology related. Israel is one among the top 5 in space science. It is also known for its innovations in the defense industry. Israel developed the first unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) with real-time surveillance.[br][br]Germany[br][br][br]
[br][br][br]Germany has been a high-tech nation for decades. It is well- known for its achievements in the field of engineering. German research scientists have contributed in fields like space travel and nano-technology. R & D efforts are an integral part of the German economy.[br][br]Russia[br][br]
[br][br]The Russian were the first to put a man in space and the first to put a human made object on the surface of the moon. Russian is famous for manufacturing heavy machinery, while its defensive long-range surface to air, air to air ICBM missiles are considered the best in the world.[br][br]Finland[br][br][br]
[br][br][br]This small, 5.4 million European nation in scandinavia is famous for its high tech healthcare facilities, while many think of the brand 'Nokia' when they refer to Finland. Now-a-days, Finland focuses more on bio-sciences, energy and environmental science.[br][br]United Kingdom[br][br][br][br]
[br][br]UK was the first nation to become industrialized in the world. It is credited with the discovery of hydrogen, the locomotive engine and the jet engine.[br][br]Canada[br][br][br][br]
[br][br]Canada has a highly developed technology industry, with its government constantly encouraging IT and technological industrial research through various programs.Biotechnology and space exploration are two fields Canada is known for. It allocates nearly 2% of its GDP to RD, while it is the country that introduced the chip less credit and debit cards.[br][br]Singapore[br][br][br][br]
[br][br]Singapore is a business friendly environment and it is focused on high-tech production. Innovation is one of the country's driving forces behind its strong economy. The nation has reportedly the fastest internet in the world, with home internet speeds reaching up to 1 Gbps.[br][br]China[br][br][br][br]
[br][br]Gun powder and the compass were first used in China. Today it focuses on fields such as robotics, semiconductors, high speed trains, supercomputers and genetics.[br][br]Netherlands[br][br][br][br]
[br][br]High- tech companies in the Netherlands manufacture telecommunication systems, computers, electronic measurement and control equipment, medical and scientific instruments, and electric switching gear and transformers. The nation has made significant strides with inventions like compact disc, artificial kidney, telescope and microscope. |
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