Why is Libya considered a third world country?

Because it is neither part of NATO, or a former member of the Warsaw Pact. That's where 1st, 2nd, and 3rd world comes from. It was an idea that arose during the Cold War. 1. 1st World, the West, NATO and some allies. 2. read more

Because it is neither part of NATO, or a former member of the Warsaw Pact. That’s where 1st, 2nd, and 3rd world comes from. It was an idea that arose during the Cold War. read more

Well for one Nigeria is 169 out of 189 countries surveyed by the World Bank for the ease ofndoing business rankings.Simgapore is 1.This a reason why it is considered a developing nation.However it is a third world country becuase it does not align with NATO. read more

Libya is Third World. *First world countries are developed capitalist countries of the western world and the countries alligned with it such as Japan. *Second world countries are the communist/socialist countries. read more