How rich or poor a country is judged by money.
There are many countries in the world that are rich, and there are some countries that
are underdeveloped or poor.
There are currently 50 countries in Asia.
There are many rich and poor countries on this continent too.
In today's episode, we will look at the top 10 poorest countries in Asia, which are lagging
behind other countries economically.
Palestine is the number 10th poorest country in Asia continent.
It is officially governed by the Palestine Liberation Organization.
Jerusalem is the capital of this country.
The city is under the control of Israel.
Palestine and Israel's claims to the city are not recognized by the international community.
The official language is Arabic, and the main religion is Islam.
The currency name of this country is the Egyptian pound.
Palestine has a reserve economy of 14.616 billion US dollars with a per capita of 5664
US dollars.
Kyrgyzstan is the number 9 poorest country in Asia.
The Kyrgyz language is closely related to other Turkic languages.
Kyrgyzstan has been at the crossroads of several great civilizations as part of the Silk Road
along with other commercial routes.
Ninety percent of Kyrgyzstan's population is Muslim, with the majority of its population
following Sunni Islam.
The capital name of this country is Bishkek.
The currency name of this country is the Kyrgyzstani som.
Kyrgyzstan has a reserve economy of 8.455 billion US dollars with a per capita of 5323
US dollars.
Pakistan is the number 8 poorest country in Asia.
It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 227 million, and
it has the world's second-largest Muslim population.
The capital name of this country is Islamabad.
The official language is Urdu and 96% of the total population in this country is Muslim.
The currency name of this country is the Pakistani Rupee.
Pakistan has a reserve economy of 343 billion US dollars with a per capita of 5224 US dollars.
Cambodia is the number 7 poorest country in Asia.
It is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochinese Peninsula in Southeast
Asia.
The sovereign state of Cambodia has a population of over 15 million.
Buddhism is enshrined in the constitution as the official state religion.
The capital and largest city are Phnom Penh, the political, economic, and cultural center
of Cambodia.
The currency name of this country is the Riel.
Cambodia has a reserve economy of 76.63 billion US dollars with a per capita of 4930 US dollars.
Myanmar is the number 6 poorest country in Asia.
It is the largest country in Mainland Southeast Asia, and it has a population of about 54
million.
The country's capital city is Naypyidaw, and its largest city is Yangon.
The mother language of Myanmar is Burmese and it is the official language of this country.
Many religions are practiced in Myanmar, but about 87% of people believe in Buddhism.
The currency name of this country is the Kyat.
Myanmar has a reserve economy of 78 billion US dollars with a per capita of 4831 US dollars.
Nepal is the number 5 poorest country in Asia.
In the middle of the first millennium BC, Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was
born in Lumbini in southern Nepal.
Parts of northern Nepal were intertwined with the culture of Tibet.
The Himalayan branch of the ancient Silk Road was dominated by the valley's traders.
The capital name of this country is Kathmandu.
About 81% of people in Nepal believe in Hinduism.
The currency name of this country is the Nepalese rupee.
Nepal has a reserve economy of 36 billion US dollars with a per capita of 4199 US dollars.
Tajikistan is the number 4 poorest country in Asia.
On 9 September 1991, Tajikistan became an independent sovereign nation as the Soviet
Union disintegrated.
Most of Tajikistan's population belongs to the Tajik ethnic group, who speak the Tajik
language, and it is the official language.
The capital name of this country is Dushanbe.
About 98% of the people of Tajikistan are Muslim.
The currency name of this country is Somoni.
Tajikistan has a reserve economy of 7.35 billion US dollars with a per capita of 3856 US dollars.
East Timor is the 3rd poorest country in Asia.
It is an island country in Southeast Asia.
East Timor was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century and was known as Portuguese Timor
until 28 November 1975.
East Timor's two official languages are Portuguese and Tetum.
About 97.57% of the population is Catholic in this country.
The currency name of this country is the United States dollar.
East Timor has a reserve economy of 1.92 billion US dollars with a per capita of 3119 US dollars.
Afghanistan is the number 2 poorest country in Asia.
The land has historically been home to various peoples and has witnessed numerous military
campaigns.
Agricultural production is the backbone of Afghanistan's economy and it has traditionally
dominated the economy.
The capital name of this country is Kabul.
About 99.7% of the people of Afghanistan believe in Islam.
The currency name of this country is the Afghani.
Afghanistan has a reserve economy of 21 billion US dollars with a per capita of 2474 US dollars.
Yemen is the number one poorest country in Asia.
It is a country in Western Asia, on the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula.
Yemen's constitutionally stated capital, and largest city, is the city of Sana’a.
As of 2021, the population of the country is estimated at 30,000,000.
About 99% of the population in Yemen believes in Islam.
The currency name of this country is the Yemeni Rial.
Yemen has a reserve economy of 28 billion US dollars with a per capita of 1925 US dollars.