Developed or Developing?

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ibra121

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Hi
What is the difference between developed country and developing country?

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The same as the difference between cooked meat and cooking meat.

The -ing form indicates the activity is still happening. The -ed indicates the action is completed.

Developing countries are still in the process of developing. Developed countries are done developing.
 

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Basically, a developed country is one of the rich ones with many industries, where the standard of living is quite high. A developing country, on the other hand, is a poor country trying to increase its industries and become more advanced in general.
 

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Developed countries have things like drinking water, highways, electricity to all ares, child labor laws, free public education, etc.
 
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