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What are the elements that constitute a Third World Country. What makes a country a Third World Country? (I know I just said that)

Posted - June 17, 2019

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  • Originally the "third world" referred to countries that were not allied with the U.S. or the Soviet Union. They consisted mainly of developing countries.

    Today the term is used colloquially to refer to a country with low development.

    A better classification system may be the Human Development Index: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Development_Index
      June 17, 2019 9:22 AM MDT
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  • 46117
    Very nice.  Clear, concise and to the point.  Thank you.  I won't make such a fool of myself now.  
      June 17, 2019 9:44 AM MDT
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  • 44173
    Despotic leader
    Few natural resources
    Starving people
    Terrorist haven
      June 17, 2019 12:16 PM MDT
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  • 46117
    HEY you forgot the elephant in that room, didntcha?  (Rosie word)   Anyway, what about SKIN COLOR?  
      June 17, 2019 12:22 PM MDT
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