| Country | HDI value |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 0.967 |
| South Africa | 0.717 |
| Central African Republic | 0.410 |
Using the table above, which of the following statements is correct?
Switzerland's high HDI value of 0.9670.9670.967 suggests it has a lower life expectancy than South Africa because of the rise of lifestyle diseases in highly developed nations.
South Africa is likely to have a higher GNI per capita and higher mean years of schooling than the Central African Republic, reflecting its higher HDI value.
The Central African Republic's low HDI of 0.4100.4100.410 is primarily a result of having the highest mean years of schooling but an extremely low GNI per capita.
A country's HDI score is calculated solely using economic indicators, meaning Switzerland's score is high purely due to its industrial output.
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