Core countries are dominant capitalist countries characterized by high levels of industrialization and urbanization. They control global trade and have strong, stable governments.
Core countries are like the popular kids in school - they set trends, have more resources and influence others.
Periphery Countries: Less developed countries with less stable governments, lower income and less control over global trade.
Semi-periphery Countries: Countries that are midway between the core and periphery. They're not as influential as core countries but are more stable and developed than periphery countries.
Global North: A term used to refer to the world's wealthy, industrialized nations which are mostly located in the Northern Hemisphere.
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