did the third world countries really exist?

Answer 1

Yes they did....

But with todays inflation worldwide they have become second rate countries.




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Answer 2

I have often wondered too how this name came about? The USA, Europe and Canada are commonly known as the First World Countries, and Africa and some parts of the Indian sub-continent as Third World. Where on earth are the "Second World Countries"? - everything in between? The term "Third World" is often seen as deregatory, or meaning "poor" (third rate?!), yet some African countries' people earn per capita spendable income far exceeding the average American and European incomes, thus are far richer (in purchasing capacity) that people of the "First World". Not to mention the rich Arabs of the oil producing countries! Boy-oh-boy, are those guys rich or what!? Yes, some African nations are exceedingly poor, but so are some South American nations. The per capita "income" of Communist Chinese is purported to be the lowest of all, yet no-one would dare call Red China "Third World"!

Answer 3

Is there any doubt about the existence of third world countries

Answer 4

Yes, of course.
Two of these answerers had parts of the equation.
Originally "third world" meant not on the side of NATO or the Warsaw Pact during the Cold War. However, since most industrialized countries soon lined up on one side or the other, "third world" came to mean "undeveloped" instead.
This site gives you some history on the term.
http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/General/ThirdWorld_def.html

Answer 5

Third world countries are still around --we lived in one for three years -no fun !

Answer 6

Third World countries tend to refer to countries which are "developing"; typically, this means poorer countries and many countries in political upheaval (dictatorships, military coups, etc.). They still exist.

Answer 7

Yes.
West has mainly developed country. They were the invaders of East, so obviously East is left with countries which are still struggling to come up. some of them barely got Independence 50 -60 years ago.

Answer 8

in my view, 0.33 international international locations exist with the aid of fact of various factors. maximum of those international locations are in Africa, the place drought has brought about famine and an ever increasing Sahara barren region. The farmers cant develop plant life to feed the populations of various international locations on the continent. yet another element is the social divide-- there are in simple terms some that are wealthy,and those that are very corrupt, pretty the politicians and distinctive dictators who rule in Africa. there is sufficient foodstuff to feed the international's inhabitants, in spite of the shown fact that it basically is going to those which could have sufficient funds to purchase it, and too a lot of human beings dont have that funds to purchase hardship-loose products. those that stay in international locations in North usa, Europe or some Asian international locations could count selection themselves fortunate to stay in rich international locations that look after their human beings. yet another element is guidance, maximum childrens residing in Africa perfect now dont have get admission to to it. disease is yet one greater reason. maximum 0.33 international international locations dont have the right sanitation to sidestep disease, and you notice the outcomes on a on a daily basis foundation. maximum 0.33 international international locations are additionally ravaged via conflict, the place particularly some funds this is given to those international locations lands up-- in weapons, ammunition and protection stress kit. We interior the greater international locations could scrutinize the place the money is going-- to verify those that prefer it the main easily get the help they so desperately prefer.

Answer 9

The line is very thin my friends.

Africa - the richest continent in the world, home to the poorest people financially.

Answer 10

Did and still do. However, I believe they preferred to be known as 'Developing Countries' these days.

Answer 11

"Third World" refers to unaligned nations during the cold war.