When compiling the rating of countries, the following indicators were used: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, and resolving insolvency.
Read MoreMore Starbucks. More Dunkin’ Donuts. Hexes are sized by the total number of both shops in the area. Starbucks was
Read MoreAnthropomorphic maps of European countries. The maps below were printed in ‘Geographical Fun’, a beautiful atlas of parody maps of
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The United States has historically had one of the highest incarceration rates globally. According to data from the Wisevoter, as of 2023, the United States had an incarceration rate of around 639 per 100,000 population. However, it’s important to note that this rate has been gradually decreasing in recent years.
Read MoreAverage precipitation is the long-term average in depth of annual precipitation. Precipitation is described as any kind of water (liquid
Read MoreFinland bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and the Gulf of Finland, between Norway to the north, Sweden to
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The Greater Tokyo Area or Tokyo-Yokohama Metropolitan Area is the most populated urban area globally, comprising Japan’s Kantō region (Tokyo; prefectures: Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma) and the prefecture of Yamanashi of the nearby Chūbu region.
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Advanced nations spend much less proportionately on food but the share of spending has been decreasing across wealthy and poor
Read MoreThe median age of Germans in 2017 was 47.1 years (male – 46.0; female – 48.2 years), implying that half
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Delve into the unique aspects of population density in the Netherlands, one of Europe’s most densely populated countries. From the bustling urban areas of the Randstad to the innovative solutions like floating homes and vertical living, discover how the Dutch manage their crowded land efficiently and sustainably. Learn about the historical factors, current challenges, and future outlook of this compact yet thriving nation.
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