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Developed vs. Underdeveloped Countries. Levels of Development. Developed-prosperous, high standard of living. Developing- show political, economic, and social progress. Underdeveloped- lack of adequate industries and modern technology, high levels of poverty. How is level determined?.
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Levels of Development • Developed-prosperous, high standard of living. • Developing- show political, economic, and social progress. • Underdeveloped- lack of adequate industries and modern technology, high levels of poverty.
How is level determined? • GDP (Gross Domestic Product)- total value of goods and services produced in a country in a year divided by the total population. • Level of education, literacy rate. • Types and availability of transportation and communication. • Life expectancy.
Developed Countries • High levels of technology, transportation, communication. • Prosperous. • High levels of education and health. • USA, Japan, France, Great Britain, Australia
Developing Countries • Becoming developed. • Building their economy, changing political and social climate. • Czech Republic and Mexico.
Underdeveloped Countries • Most people are poor. • Lack of communication, technology, and transportation. • Low literacy rates, low life expectancy. • Ethiopia, Somalia, Cambodia.