Do you know which are the poorest countries in the world? Why?
Do you know which countries are suffering from illiteracy, poverty, inflation and unemployment?
It is a universal law that there is light on one side and darkness on the other. Even today there are many countries in the world that do not have enough food to eat. The situation in those countries is so bad that even the basic needs of the people are not provided with adequate food.
Those countries suffer from illiteracy, poverty, inflation and unemployment. In this collection, we are going to look at the poorest countries in the world.
South Sudan: The African country of South Sudan is the poorest country in the world. 11 million people in South Sudan face extreme poverty. Juba is the capital of South Sudan. Since independence in 2011, the country has been one of the poorest countries in the world. Despite its abundant oil resources, South Sudan has yet to strengthen its economy.
: Burundi is the second poorest country in the world. The country has been going through a civil war for a long time. 80 percent of the people here depend on agriculture. Burundi still has to struggle for basic things like water and electricity.
Central African Republic: The Central African Republic is the third poorest country in the world. But despite having many valuable gems like gold, oil, uranium and diamonds, this country is mired in poverty. The total population of this country is 55 lakhs.
Somalia: Somalia is the fourth poorest country in the world. The country has been plagued by instability, military tyranny and piracy throughout the country. Somalia gained independence in 1960. Somalia is still in economic crisis. The total population of this country is 1 crore 26 lakh.
Congo: Congo is the fifth poorest country in the world. Dictatorship, political instability and violence have worsened the situation in the Congo. Three-quarters of the Congolese population cannot afford even two dollars (166 INR) a day.