Where are the rich and poor countries found
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Where are the rich and poor countries found?
Learning Objectives • To know where developed and developing countries are found. • To be able to describe the distribution of developed and developing countries
Recap • A development indicator is ……………… • MEDC means ………… and LEDC means……… • Literacy rate tells us about a countries……. . • GNP is not a good indicator because……………
Task 1
Country number 1 • Found in the southern hemisphere. • Samba dancing is very popular. • Pele was their football greatest player. • Has a very large rainforest.
Country number 2 • Capital of this country is Addis Ababa • Comic Relief donate money here every year. • Found on the continent of Africa
Country number 3 • Fancy a walkabout? • A surfers paradise. • This country recently won the ashes. • Canberra is the capital.
Country number 4 • Birthplace of three major world religions • Provided the inspiration for England’s favourite dish • Delhi is the capital
Country number 5 • This country is home to the stars. • Fast food capital. • One of the richest countries in the world • President Bush rules the country
The Brandt Line • This line separates the rich countries (MEDC’s) in the north, from the poor countries (LEDC’s) in the south. • Using the map on the next slide, add the Brandt line to your outline of the world.
The Brandt Line
Task 2 • Describe where the MEDC’s and LEDC’s are found? • What are development characteristics of the countries to the north and the south of the Brandt line?
Conclusion • MEDC means ………… and LEDC means……… • MEDC’s and LEDC’s are separated by……… • The characteristics of a MEDC are………… • The characteristics of a LEDC are……………