Definition of Developed Country

What is a "developed country"? What is the definition of the term "developed country"?

There is no one universally accepted definition of the term "developed country". Many people have different criteria for the word.

Some people believe that a developed country is one that has a GDP per capita.

Other people believe that a developed country is one that is highly industrialized.

Some people believe that the term "developed" refers to the ability of its citizens to express themselves and live in a free manner. Some countries in the Middle East, for instance, have a high GDP per capita, but their citizens don't enjoy the same freedoms as people in other countries do.

Countries such as the USA, Germany, France and Australia are widely considered to be "developed countries".

If your country isn't considered as a "developed country", then it is either "developing" or "undeveloped".

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