Since 1952, Greece has been a part of NATO. As such, it is a first-world country. Greece has also shown a lot of development in the fields of technology over the years. It is not on the list of countries with a slow development index. Greece, however, is one of the poorer countries in Europe. Let us further discuss what these first to third world classifications are: First world countries are the US and its allies. Greece has very good relations with the US. It was also one of the supporters of South Korea during the Korean War. There is no doubt that Greece is a first world country. The second world countries are the USSR and its many allies. Greece is not a communist state. Many people in Greece believe in communism, but the country is not a communist as a whole. The third world countries are those that are neutral in these matters. The most popular misconception is that you refer to poor nations when you say “third world.” Some examples of these poorer nations are those from Africa. Greece is poor. But it is not as poor as other African nations like Uganda or South Sudan. However, in Greece, you will find a poorer school infrastructure. This is perhaps the reason why school is never popular with kids in Greece. Another thing to note about Greece is its bad transportation system. The trains in Greece are full of graffiti. Its routes are few. There is the Athens to Thessaloniki route. Other routes connect suburban areas, but that’s just about it. Aside from these things, there is a lot that contributes to Greece’s poverty state. In summary, Greece is lagging when you compare it with other European nations. It is better off than other developing nations. But it is not as good in its performance as its neighbors.