HISTORY
THE WORLD TODAY
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Latin America
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Hong King
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North America
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Detailed explanation-1: -The term Third World was originally coined in times of the Cold War to distinguish those nations that are neither aligned with the West (NATO) nor with the East, the Communist bloc. Today the term is often used to describe the developing countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Australia/Oceania.
Detailed explanation-2: -80 or higher in the 2021/22 HDI, qualifying them for “developed” status. However, Africa is the least-developed continent other than Antarctica, with many of its countries still mired in issues including poverty, government corruption, and armed conflict.
Detailed explanation-3: -Developing countries are countries with a less developed industrial base and a comparatively lower HDI relative to developed countries, whereas underdeveloped countries are countries having the lowest indicators of socioeconomic development, with the lowest HDI ratings.
Detailed explanation-4: -Switzerland-0.962. Norway-0.961. Iceland-0.959. Hong Kong-0.952. Australia-0.951. Denmark-0.948. Sweden-0.947. Ireland-0.945. More items