This document discusses second world countries, which are defined as countries that exhibit characteristics of both first and third world countries simultaneously. Historically, the term referred to communist states within the Soviet sphere of influence. Today, many former communist countries are considered second world. Economically, capital cities in second world countries are developing but conditions in rural areas still reflect poverty. Politically, governments struggle with issues like corruption while also maintaining diplomatic relations with other countries. Both benefits and challenges exist for citizens and the classes within second world nations.

1. The Second WorldBy: Marquie KrpecAlexis AyalaLenette Gonzales

2. "Countries that are not stuck in third world poverty or arrived in first world modernity, but are both at the same time--not half-way, but both--these are second world countries."

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5. Historical BackgroundDefinition: Phrase used to describe the communist states within the soviet union’s sphere of influence or those countries that had centrally-planned economies.The term has fallen out and not used so much anymoreUsed to describe countries that are in between poverty and prosperity, many of which are communist and former communist countries today.

7. Economical ConsequencesCapital CitiesSprouting HotelsBanksMalls“What about the rest of the country?”“Are things getting better?”

8. Political ConsequencesThe civility of people’s behavior tend to reflect the decency of their governments.RoadsTouristsGarbageCorruptionDiplomatically

9. SuffersCountries with little resourcesMiddle Class workersFamilies with minimum suppliesBenefitsUnited States of AmericaEurope UnionChinaUpper class citizens

10. Causes Trying to follow the US’s ways.Middle class workers not having a place to goSolutioinsKeys to success:Not only political and military relationships are importantYou need to focus on education, governance with human rights, economics and political issues.

11. ACTIVITY!!Country: IndiaCapitol City: Bangalore, India

12. Two citiesBangaloreAgra

13. Questions???What does a second world country mean to you?Who do the first world countries ally?