The term "poor countries" refers to nations that have low levels of economic development, high rates of poverty and a lower standard of living compared to more developed or wealthy countries. These countries often face challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, limited access to education, healthcare and basic necessities like clean water and food, high unemployment rates, and political instability. The term "poor country" is generally used to describe developing nations that are struggling with poverty and lack of resources to improve the living standards of their citizens.