Southwest Asia Vocabulary Words
Shelby Quinlan
Developing Countries
Developing countries are countries that are trying to become more advanced economically and socially with other countries. Some countries in Asia that are developing and struggling are Singapore and Malaysia.
Developed Countries
Developed Countries are countries or societies that have many industries and a lot of money to help the citizens. Developed countries in Asia are Mongolia and Uzbekistan. These countries don't need help and have almost all the money in the world.
Southwest Asia
Vocabulary Words
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality is the death of children under the age of one. Afghanistan has the highest infant mortality rate because most women do not have access to skilled health care. Health care there is bad because there is a lack of staff, little to no electricity, and people just can't afford the high cost.
Regime
Regime is a government in power, the period during which a particular government or ruling system is in power. Afghanistan has a republic government or regime. In Israel the prime minister is in power. In Saudi Arabia, a king rules. In Iran, there is a president.
Developed and Developing
In developing countries there is trash thrown everywhere while in developed countries they have a system to get rid of trash.
Infant Mortality
165 in every 1,000 infants die before their 1st birthday.
Regime
Regime can be based on religion, elected by the people, or runs in the family.