The North-South Gap and Classification of Countries
The North-South Gap
The North-South Gap
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The North-South Gap
NORTH
- wealth- standard of
living- industrial
development- population
SOUTH
- population- wealth
- standard ofliving
- industrialdevelopment
Something to think about?
Consider what your life would be like if you were born in another part of the world?
What types of things do we rely and use on a daily basis?
Are these necessities or luxuries?
How would your daily routine compare to someone living in a “have not” country?
Classifying Countries
Classifying Countries
Most Developed Countries (MDCs) the richest of the industrialized and democratic nations of the world.
Less Developed Countries (LDCs) countries with little industrial development, little wealth, and high population
growth.
Least Developed Countries (LLDCs) very low per capita income, low literacy rates, and very little in the way of
manufacturing industries.
Classifying Countries
We can also classify countries as developed and less developed.
Developed Country
Rich
North
Industrial
Good roads, transportation
High Energy Consumption
Oil, coal, nuclear
Good health care
Clean Water
Developing Country
Poor
South
Agricultural
Poor roads, transportation
Little Energy
Wood, wind, animal, human energy
Disease and Famine
Polluted or little water