DEVELOPMENT

1. LEDC: A country where resources are a scarcity and are very hard to get. Healthcare is not easily available causing a high infant mortality rate, a lower life expectancy and more spread of disease. The GDP is low and there is a higher rural population.

1.1. Examples: Burundi, Togo, Syria, CAR

2. NIC: Newly industrialized country - A country undergoing rapid growth in terms of technology, urbanization and economy.

2.1. Examples: BRIICS

3. MEDC: Generally a country with a higher HDI. Resources are quite easily accessible and there is a high GDP.

3.1. Examples: USA, Qatar, Luxemborg, Monaco, Singapore

4. How is Development Measured?

4.1. • HDI: Human Development Index

4.2. •GDP: Gross Domestic Product

4.3. Average Income

4.4. Access to resources (Food, water, healthcare)

4.5. Industrial Development

4.6. Urban Population