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The term was usually "Eastern Block" country. Terms were (and still are) getting a little bit confused here. Western translates to OCCIDENTAL; Eastern translates to ORIENTAL.
Apparently some newspeople, trying to "make short-cuts" in conversations began to say "Western nations" instead of "Western European nations"...and so forth. And the former Soviet Union (today's Russia) is actually a "Western" nation when compared to (or referred with an Asian nation). Another words, if discussing the Russo-Japanese War (as an example) the Russians would be discribed as "Western" peoples, and the Japanese as Eastern peoples.
However, "some" people (like Nazi Germany for example) referred to the Russians as Orientals (Eastern) people.
This is what everyday people have done...they've confused things by trying to PLEASE EVERYBODY when they should've known that CANNOT BE DONE. What human beings should do is try to stay historically correct...not politically correct (trying to please everyone).
So here's the answer (solution): Western Europe was normally the non-communist European countries during the cold war period. Eastern Europe was normally the communist Warsaw Pact countries. The term "Block" or "Bloc" was most often used to describe the "Eastern Bloc Countries."
The term will get even more complicated when discussing Africa, as Africa is also in the Western Hemisphere...and yet the term "Western" is used down there too; However that is strictly a "politically motivated" term as they are TRYING TO AVOID any racial terms. It "might" be more accurate to state "European" or "American" when in Africa...and drop the Western/Eastern terms altogether. As Africa doesn't fit the mold of either Occidental (Western) nor Oriental (Eastern).
What else can I help you with?
During the Cold War the Western Bloc referred to what?
The United States and its NATO allies
Kennedy was president during what war?
He was president during the cold war and vietnam.
What was the Soviet espionage during Cold War?
The soviet espionage during the cold war was managed by the KGB.
The state of diplomatic hostility between the US and the soviet union in the decades following ww two is called what?
It is referred to as the "Cold War."
Who did the USSR support in the cold war?
The USSR supported Russia during the Cold Was.
During the Cold War the Western Bloc referred to what?
The United States and its NATO allies
What was containment during the cold war?
The word for the countries who tried to block communism from spreading.
What is you belong with me song about?
mass genocide of the eastern block countries during the cold war.
What are devices used during cold starting in diesel engines?
Glow plugs and engine block heaters
What is antarctica referred as?
it is a cold place so it is often referred as ''the cold place at the bottem of the earth''
Can you block the cold air return in a small bedroom?
It is never a good idea to restrict or block a cold air return.
What are the requirements for a cold?
You must-and this is imperative- be cold or "chilly", as it is sometimes referred to as.
What can keep a block of ice cold?
A freezer
Where is the block heater cord for Nissan Murano?
The block heater cord on a Nissan Murano is located along the right side of the engine near the oil dip stick. It attaches to the block via and anchor bolt and slowly warms the engine during extreme cold weather.
Is it hot to cold or cold to hot in the process you are referring to?
The process being referred to involves a change from hot to cold.
How cold is Russia in winter?
Moderating Oceans are far away. mountains block the warm air. No mountains block the cold air. Its northern location. Etc
What is the Berlin Block aid?
The Berlin Blockade took place from June 24, 1948 - May 12, 1949. It was an international crisis during the Cold War.
