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