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Developed vs Developing Countries. Survey of Social Studies Mr. Biddle. Developed Nation. A country with a relatively high standard of living, achieved primarily through social, economic, and technological infrastructure and industrialization Examples :
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Developed vs DevelopingCountries Survey of Social Studies Mr. Biddle
Developed Nation • A country with a relatively high standard of living, achieved primarily through social, economic, and technological infrastructure and industrialization • Examples: • United States, Japan, Germany, France • Also known as: • Industrialized Nation • Economically Developed
Reasons Why • Organized Government structure • Free Market Economy • Industrial freedom • Low dependence on Agriculture • Technology
Developing Nation • A country with a low standard of living, generally indicated by severe poverty, low income and education levels, high birth rate, and poorly developed social, economic, and technological infrastructure • These nations can vary in development • Examples: • Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, Thailand, Russia • Also Known As: • Third World Country* • Under developed Country
Reasons Why • Low levels of education, healthcare, and technology • Low life expectancy • Dependence on agriculture and food • Undeveloped Industry