The Poorest Regions in the World, as Measured by GDP

question 18

Multiple Choice

The poorest regions in the world, as measured by GDP per capita, are:

• A) Latin America and the Caribbean.
• B) the Middle East and North Africa.
• C) Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
• D) Australia and New Zealand.

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