The 2002 CIA World Factbook

by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

members - (4) Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

associate member - (2) Bolivia, Chile

** Third World **

another term for the less developed countries; the term is obsolescent; see less developed countries (LDCs)

** underdeveloped countries **

refers to those less developed countries with the potential for above-average economic growth; see less developed countries (LDCs)

** undeveloped countries **

refers to those extremely poor less developed countries (LDCs) with little prospect for economic growth; see least developed countries (LLDCs)

** United Nations (UN) **

established - 26 June 1945;