What characteristics do you think about when you think of third world countries? Government, economy, living conditions, education, and the people, would be several parameters to consider. You can describe one thing that comes to mind or many things.

What countries first pop into your mind? Have you spent any time in the countries you speak of?

I understand the expression third world is not used as much now, but I used it on purpose for this Q.

Topics: government, economy, country, third world, developing world