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15 Richest Countries in Asia By GDP Per Capita

Published on February 2, 2017 at 8:37 am by Ty Haqqi in Lists

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5. Kuwait

GDP per capita: $71,020

While Kuwait is super rich due to oil (surprise surprise) it also has an excellent financial center, which has boosted its economy as well. In fact, the number five on our list of richest countries in Asia by GDP per capita, once had one of the highest market capitalizations in the entire world, after a share market for Gulf companies emerged in the nation. Kuwait’s government has also stressed the importance of tourism and around 1.5% of the GDP is based on tourism. Foreigners are also invited to work in the country in order to further their economy.

15 Richest Countries in Asia By GDP Per Capita

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