Periphery countries

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In World Systems Theory, the periphery countries (sometimes referred to as just the periphery) are the countries which are not as developed as the semi-periphery countries and the core countries.

These countries usually receive a disproportionate small share of global wealth. They have weak state institutions and are dependent on - according to some, exploited - by the more powerful countries.

Examples of periphery countries: Congo, Zambia

[edit] See also

• Core-periphery
• Dependency theory
• Developing country
• Third World