Global North and Global South A map showing a common depiction of the Global North and the Global South, as divided by the Brandt Line. However, it is important to note that there is not universal agreement regarding where some countries belong within this framework. (more) Global North and Global South Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Global-North-and-Global-South Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Global-North-and-Global-South Written by Miles Kenny Miles Kenny is an independent writer and researcher based in Portland, Oregon. Miles Kenny Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 29, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Global North and Global South, framework for understanding and analyzing the relative prosperity and international power of countries around the world, which became increasingly popular following criticism of other taxonomic systems, such as the three-world system and the developed and developing countries system. The Global North–Global South system is frequently used interchangeably with the system of more- and less-developed countries by the United Nations and other such groups. Most commentators typically include in the Global North the United States, Canada, the countries of Europe, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, and Israel. The Global South usually includes the countries ...(100 of 807 words)

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