Originally posted by sohguanh:
What is the official measure/critierias for a developed and developing nation? Based on wealth? Economy? Or watever?
I know Spore reach developed nation status already but I think it is not good cuz that means you gotta help others instead of receiving handouts from others hehehe........
You know bull about your own country...
Organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Central Intelligence Agency, generally agree that the group of developed countries include:
The following European Union member states:
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
The following non-EU European countries:
Andorra
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Monaco
Norway
San Marino
Switzerland
Vatican City
The following non-European countries:
Australia
Canada
Israel
Japan
New Zealand
United States