A term used to describe countries that are poor with high population growth and numerous economic and societal problems.
A separate and distinct unit of political authority.
A term used to describe countries that are progressing economically but are still not developed enough to be considered First World or developed countries.
A term used more frequently since the end of the Cold War referring to countries that have since industrialized and matured into First World countries.
Early maps first described in the 8th century and printed in the 15th, which depict a view from the northern hemisphere of the world as circular and surrounded by an ocean.
Community of people with a common identity, shared cultural values, and a commitment and attachment to a particular area.
Refers to the indigenous peoples deemed 'marginalized' and 'dispossessed.'
Organizations that are not sanctioned or affiliated with any particular government or state, but may be funded by particular countries. Examples include the IMF, World Bank, and the WTO.
A grouping of the richest 35 counties of the world in North America, Western Europe, East Asia and South America.
The line of longitude designated as the zero degree line.
A term replacing the previously used 'developing' designation for countries, referring to the dominance of such countries below the 30 North latitude line.
The economic and political alliance of most European countries.
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