Third World
category of countries on socio economic base
The "Third World" describes the developing countries.
HistoryEdit
The term Third World was introduced during the Cold war between the United States and the Soviet Union. At that time, there were three "worlds". Colors do not represent current economic development.
- First World: the United States, Western Europe and their allies.
- Second World: the Soviet Union, China, and their allies.
- Third World: neutral and non-aligned countries.
