Developed and Developing Countries

Start with the terminology

Begin with the mind map Development terminology. It introduces development through ideas such as resource use, standard of living and quality of life. Use it to make a short list of terms you want to understand before moving on to the country comparisons.

Next, open MEDCs and LEDCs. The maps with this title look at characteristics associated with more and less economically developed countries. One includes examples and indicators such as literacy, GDP and HDI. Another brings together health care, education and life expectancy. Look at how each map groups its ideas, then compare the terms with your list.

Explore developing countries

The mind map Least Developed Countries introduces economic, institutional and human resource problems. Another map with the same title includes economic information and a regional focus. Read them alongside LDCs, which organizes characteristics under economic, political, demographic and social headings.

For a closer example, LDC case study brings together economic, social, demographic and political points. You can also explore the map on health and access to health services among developing countries. As you study, note which characteristics appear in more than one map and which need more explanation.

Use the resources together

This topic is one section of the Development and the Changing Economic World unit in Geography. The maps offer different ways to organize ideas within that section: some introduce terms, while others group characteristics or present a case study.

The page also lists flashcards, but no quizzes. Try looking at a map first, then open a flashcard resource to see how it can support your study. Return to the map when you want to place a term or characteristic in context. Choose a map and follow its branches at your own pace.