The term "North-South Divide" refers to the economic, social, and cultural differences between the Northern and Southern regions of a country or continent. There are several synonyms for this term, including regional disparities, geographic divide, split between north and south, and regional inequality. Other terms that can be used to describe this phenomenon include urban-rural divide, coastal-inland divide, and city-country divide. At its core, the North-South Divide is a reflection of the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities, with the Northern regions typically enjoying better access to education, employment, healthcare, and infrastructure than their Southern counterparts.