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……………