There are 204 countries, 809 islands and 7 seven seas, but the earth resources are not equally distributed all over the earth. Some countries are highly developed while others are very poor even they do not have the basic necessity of life. A poor country faces many problems like diseases, malnutrition, scarcity of food and water. There is a fact that poverty affects a person on a personal level and on a major level it grows into a country. The following list is according to the GDP, level of development, availability of basic needs and lowest purchasing power parity (PPP). We present you the list of Top 10 Poorest Countries in the World
10. Togo
Togolese Republic is located in West Africa. It is one of the poorest
country in the world and most of the people depend on agriculture with a
climate. This country is a home to almost 6.7 million and also known as
The Slave Coast and has a GDP per capita of $830. The people of this
country are facing many problems, including scarcity of food, water and
unavailability of basic health facilities.
9. Sierra Leone
The population of Sierra Leone is almost half million, but the
Government of this country is unable to provide basic facilities to
their citizens. The approx GDP per capita of this country is $780. This
country has enough natural sources for people, but violence and other
parameter have stopped the progress of the country.
8. Central African Republic
Central African Republic has neither proper economic resources, nor any
aid to feed to the needs of its inhabitants. It is one of the poorest
country since is independence with the GDP of $760. The reasons behind
its halt are least tourism, Illegal weapon, social unrest and violent activities.
7. Malawi
Malawi is considered as world’s least developed country and has many
ethnic groups. It has a very low GDP per capita of $733. The government
faces many problems such as to expand the economy, improving health and
education and to become financially independent. Due to the high
prevalence of AIDS the country has no sign of progress.
6. Eritrea
The Eritrea has lots of natural resources like uranium, but it is
considered a poorest country in the world. The GDP per capita of Eritrea
is $730. Violent activities and weak political leadership have affected
millions of people living in this multi ethnic country.
5. Somalia
Somalia is considered as one of the most dangerous country to live in
2013 due to the international pirates. It is known for its food scarcity
which forces the people to use weapon to get money. It is estimated
that GDP per capita of Somalia is $600. Economic conditions also play a
key role in making it a worst country in the world.
4. Burundi
Burundi is located in East Africa and has the population of less than 1
million. It has one of the lowest per capita GDP of $410. Over 80%
population lives below the poverty line have food and water shortage.
All people depend on crops includes cotton, tea, corn, sweet potato and
banana. Another option for income is mining includes uranium, nickel,
cobalt, copper and platinum.
3. Liberia
The Liberia is a country located in West Africa, which have no basic
amenities of life. Almost half of its population lives on $1 per day and
the GDP per capita of Liberia is 360. With the lack of food, no proper
sanitation system and collapsed economy the country is facing crisis on a
larger scale.
2. Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo is located in central Africa, which is the
11th largest country in the world with a population of 65 million. It
has the second lowest GDP of $355 but the positive point is it has the
richest mining sites of diamond, gold, silver, zinc, uranium, germanium,
bauxite, iron, coal and radium. It is estimated that over $20 trillion
of minerals are in the Congo mine.
1. Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is considered as the poorest country in the world for violating the right to shelter and food, freedom of movement, residence and freedom of assembly. It was colonized at the end of the 19th century and its latest constitution was approved last year. With the lowest GDP it is the poorest country in the world
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