The Global North vs
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Which countries are considered part of the Global North?

  • Africa, Latin America, and developing countries of Asia
  • US, Canada, Europe, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand (correct)
  • Middle East and Southwest Asia
  • Greece and other crisis-hit peripheral countries of Europe
  • Which regions are included in the Global South?

  • Africa, Latin America, and developing countries of Asia (correct)
  • US, Canada, Europe, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand
  • Greece and other crisis-hit peripheral countries of Europe
  • Middle East and Southwest Asia
  • What does the term 'Global South' generally represent?

  • Countries with a high GDP per capita
  • Countries with a low GDP per capita
  • Rich and developed parts of the world
  • Poor and developing half of the world (correct)
  • Which group of countries has a GDP per capita above the world's average?

    <p>US, Canada, Europe, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries have a GDP per capita below the world's average?

    <p>Africa, Latin America, and developing countries of Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Global North and Global South

    • The Global North generally refers to the countries of Europe, North America, Japan, and Australia, which are considered to be economically developed and industrialized.
    • The Global South, on the other hand, includes regions of Africa, Latin America, and most of Asia, which are often characterized as being less developed and poorer.
    • The term 'Global South' generally represents a region that is disproportionately affected by poverty, inequality, and underdevelopment, and is often seen as being marginalized and exploited by the Global North.
    • Countries with a GDP per capita above the world's average are typically classified as part of the Global North, such as the United States, Canada, Germany, and Japan.
    • Countries with a GDP per capita below the world's average are typically classified as part of the Global South, such as India, Nigeria, Brazil, and Indonesia.

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    Test your knowledge on global divides with this quiz! Explore the differences between the Global North and Global South, and learn about the economic and social disparities between these regions. Discover key countries and regions that fall under each category and deepen your understanding of the global system.

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