🚜ap human geography review

Newly industrialized countries

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Countries experiencing rapid industrial growth and increased manufacturing employment as a result of outsourcing and economic restructuring from core regions.

AP course connection

Topic 7.7: 7.7 Changes as a Result of the World Economy

Unit 7

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