Top 10 Technologically Advanced Countries

Top 10 Technologically Advanced Countries

Top 10 Technologically Advanced Countries

In the modern age Technology has become a necessity. Technology leads to overall better standard of living, more growth and prosperity and also overall greater power is associated with a country which is technologically advanced than its peers. Apart from the obvious benefits, technological advancement also opens doors for greater diplomatic friendship through technology sharing; joint projects etc, and thus they are a great tool to build alliances as well. Thus, there are many potential benefits of Technology and here we take a look at the pioneers of Technology in today’s world or the Top 10 Technologically Advanced Countries.

Top 10 Technologically Advanced Countries
Top 10 Technologically Advanced Countries

Top 10 Technologically Advanced Countries

10. Canada

At number 10 in Top 10 Technologically Advanced Countries is Canada. Canada might be the most surprising entry for most in this list . Because of the prevalent view most of us have towards this country. But while most people have been ignorant towards Canada’s exponential progress, it has slowly developed itself. It has developed into one of the most advanced nations in the world. It has a highly developed technology sector thanks to the allocation of 1.8% of its GDP for R&D and that has led to things like wireless interaction of machines, chip less credit and debit cards and advanced supersonic twin engine Avro Arrow. Apart from that it has also recently launched The Science, Technology and Innovation Council that will work towards improving the quality of life using technology.

9. Finland

At number 9 is Finland. Apart from that it also leads in the happiness index of citizen in the world, no wonder considering the per capita income of Finland is among the highest in the world. Well known for undertaking large scale welfare programs for its citizens, Finland has some of the best medical facilities in Europe apart from being leader in Mobile Communication, energy, biosciences and environmental science. Most of all, Despite seeing years of wars and civil unrest Finland has transformed itself from an agrarian country to one of the most technologically advanced country in the world.

8. Singapore

At number 8 in Top 10 Technologically Advanced Countries is Singapore. Never judge a country’s technological output based on its size . Rather , its proved that it’s not the effective land area that decides its growth potential but the hard work of people and philosophy of the nation. Singapore is a shining example of that. Since its independence from the Malaysia, it saw itself crippled due to fewer resources but due to hard work of the people and some great vision from its leaders it has since then developed into a global finance, transport and commerce hub. It has one of the most sophisticated military in south East Asia and is a major player in IT and Communications field.

7. United Kingdom

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At number 7 in Top 10 Technologically Advanced Countries we have United Kingdom. UK was the world’s very first industrialized country. It was the hub of the Industrial Revolution. Then already a powerful country due to its various Colonial ties making it the strongest nation in the world, UK has had enough resources to carry out the most cutting edge research back in the days like discovery of Hydrogen, building jet engine, locomotive engine, motor, light bulb and commercial electrical telegraph to name a few. Since their colonial disintegration and the world wars, it is a shell of its formal glory but still to this day it is among the most advanced countries in the world. With some of the most historic educational institutes in the world, UK still attracts the best and brightest minds of the world and is thus a home to a lot of new research.

6. Russia

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At number 6 in Top 10 Technologically Advanced Countries is Russia. Russia was once a rival to USA in technology during the Cold Wars. After that with disintegration of power and unrest, Russia became weaker but then soon galvanized into the big powerful nation that it is today. They are the forerunners in space technology considering that they were the first to reach the surface of moon; also they have the best defense system in the world and are also major exporters to other countries. They are especially proficient in heavy machinery and have helped in the industrialization of several countries.

5. Germany

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At number 5 in Top 10 Technologically Advanced Countries is Germany. Germany is no stranger to being among the most technologically advanced country in the world. It was the cradle of many important and revolutionary scientific and engineering breakthroughs in the fields of nanotechnology, automobile and space travel. One of the leading automobile makers with top notch companies like BMW, Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen, Germany has been the cradle of Automobile development for several decades. Also its has a great R&D culture with great support from scientific and industrial community and that has helped further advance the nation.

4. China

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At number 4 in Top 10 Technologically Advanced Countries is China. China has a huge history of making major discoveries and leading the world in technology advancement all throughout history with innovations like gunpowder, paper, cartography etc. China now is one of the major powers of the world and has transformed itself into one of the most industrialized nations in the world with the highest production output of any other country. Furthermore, its high technology allows it manufacture both high skill and low skills products at great pace and cheap price.

3. South Korea

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At number 3 in Top 10 Technologically Advanced Countries is South Korea. South Korea was at the centre of the technology bloom and that has transformed this nation into the technology hub that it is. With many homegrown companies like LG, Hyundai and Samsung, South Korea has been a front runner in Entertainment and Automobile Industry for a long time. The fact that the average internet speed in this country is thrice that of USA which tops our list speaks volumes about South Korea.

2. Japan

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At number 2 is Japan.  Japan is high on the list considering how badly it was ravaged by the end of the Second World War and how devastating the twin atomic bombs were for this proud island nation. Despite that after the war, it made rapid progress in Nuclear Technology, robotics, automobiles, entertainment and transport. It’s Bullet trains are marvel of technology while Sony and Nintendo have changed the definition of home entertainment today.

1. USA

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At number 1 in Top 10 Technologically Advanced Countries is USA. This comes as a no brainer. USA has been at the top of the world ever since the USSR disintegration after the cold war. With advancement in every possible field of technology, they were the first to send a man to moon, drop atomic bombs, forerunners in the space exploration and pharmaceuticals. The nation is also home to the biggest corporations in the world like Google, Microsoft, IBM, Apple, Intel etc. The country has also been fundamental in providing economic and industrial infrastructure to many other countries to help them develop apart from financial aids, so in a sense it is also leading the technology development of the entire world. With continuous cutting edge research going on, USA is undoubtedly the crème le crème of Advanced Countries.

Top 10 Technologically Advanced Countries

10. Canada

9. Finland

8. Singapore

7. United Kingdom

6. Russia

5. Germany

4. China

3. South Korea

2. Japan

1. USA

 

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