Somalia's Riches, Persistent Struggle.!

Sindujaa D N
Despite global advancements, certain countries grapple with severe poverty, raising concerns about the stark contrast between abundant natural resources and widespread economic struggle. south sudan stands out as one such nation facing extreme poverty, despite possessing substantial oil reserves.


Shockingly, a significant portion of the population, exceeding one crore, experiences destitution, with some resorting to eating soil for survival. The Central African Republic, boasting reserves of gold, uranium, diamonds, and oil, finds itself in the paradoxical situation of having abundant resources yet grappling with widespread poverty. With a population of 55 lakhs, it ranks as the third poorest country globally.


Somalia, despite its wealth in resources like feldspar, gypsum, iron ore, copper, gold, and more, continues to data-face challenges due to internal conflicts, army atrocities, and piracy. Since gaining independence in 1960, its population of 1 crore 26 lakh still struggles with poverty, earning it the fourth position among the world's poorest nations.


Congo, rich in minerals, is deemed the fifth poorest country, where the population finds it challenging to meet basic daily needs, with factors such as dictatorship, political instability, and violence contributing to its economic plight.


Burundi, labelled as the second poorest country globally, grapples with extreme poverty, coupled with issues related to food and drink, underscoring the complex dynamics of translating resource wealth into societal well-being.

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