What country would be typical for one in the first stage of the demographic transition?
A) Iraq, a country occupied by a foreign military
B) Japan, a wealthy country with universal healthcare
C) Rwanda, an impoverished country with large families
D) Sudan, a country with a divided north and south
E) Thailand, a country with only one large city

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The first stage of the demographic transition is characterized by high birth rates and high death rates, typically found in impoverished countries with limited access to education and healthcare. Rwanda fits this description with a high fertility rate and low life expectancy.

What Country Would Be Typical for One in the First