The term “many countries” is subjective and context-dependent. Generally, it refers to a significant or sizable number of nations in a given context. Here are some interpretations:
1. Quantitative Context: “Many” often implies more than a few (3–5) and could range anywhere from 10 to 50 or more, depending on the total number being considered.
• For instance, “many countries” in the context of the world might mean 50+ out of the 195 recognized nations.
2. Proportional Context: If discussing a subset, “many” could refer to a majority or a noticeable proportion of that subset.
• Example: In a discussion about European countries, “many countries” could mean over half of the 44 nations in Europe.
3. General Usage: Sometimes, “many countries” is used vaguely to express that a considerable number is involved.
point taken and I agree that many Asian countries have a very good attitude to money and saving. I’m from UK and generally speaking, most young people here are more likely to have 500,000baht of debt rather than that amount in savings. Myself included at that age unfortunately, fortunately I realised eventually the importance of saving and investing.