"The rich countries, excluding countries of West Asia and certain other smallcountries are generally called developed countries." is giving in my text book.. i want to know why are west asian countries excluded

"The rich countries, excluding countries of West Asia and certain othe

1.	"The rich countries, excluding countries of West Asia and certain other smallcountries are generally called developed countries." is giving in my text book.. i want to know why are west asian countries excluded
Answer» <html><body><p><strong><a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/answer-15557" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about ANSWER">ANSWER</a>:</strong></p><p><a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/yes-749457" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about YES">YES</a> this is correct the <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/rich-614275" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about RICH">RICH</a> countries of West <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/asia-383324" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about ASIA">ASIA</a> and certian other small countries gernally <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/called-907796" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about CALLED">CALLED</a> ______ newly developed countries</p></body></html>