The word "crore" is a fundamental part of the South Asian numbering system, where it follows "lakh" (100,000). Unlike the Western numbering system, which places commas every three digits (e.g., 10,000,000), the Indian system places commas based on lakhs and crores (e.g., 1,00,00,000).
It is most commonly used in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, where financial figures, population counts, and major monetary transactions are often expressed in crores.
Despite its regional usage, the term "crore" is understood internationally, especially in contexts involving South Asian economics and finance.