TOP RICHEST COUNTRIES OF WORLD IN THE TERMS OF GDP
1.QATAR
Qatar is a peninsular Arab country whose terrain comprises arid desert and a long Persian (Arab) Gulf shoreline of beaches and dunes. Also on the coast is the capital, Doha, known for its futuristic skyscrapers and other ultramodern architecture inspired by ancient Islamic design, such as the limestone Museum of Islamic Art. The museum sits on the city’s Corniche waterfront promenade.
Population: 2.169 million (2013) World Bank
GDP per capita: 140,649 USD (2013
2. Luxembourg
Luxembourg is the capital of the small European nation of the same name. Built amid deep gorges cut by the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers, it’s famed for its ruins of medieval fortifications. The vast Bock Casemates tunnel network encompasses a dungeon, prison and the Archaeological Crypt, considered the city’s birthplace. Along ramparts above, the Chemin de la Corniche promenade offers dramatic viewpoints.
Weather: -3°C, Wind E at 2 km/h, 80% Humidity
Local time: Saturday 9:18 AM
Population: 103,641 (2013)
GDP per capita: 98,460 USD
3.Singapore
Singapore, an island city-state off southern Malaysia, is a global financial center with a tropical climate and multicultural population. Its colonial core centers on the Padang, a cricket field since the 1830s and now flanked by grand buildings such as City Hall, with its 18 Corinthian columns. In Singapore's circa-1820 Chinatown stands the red-and-gold Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, said to house one of Buddha's teeth.
Currency: Singapore dollar
Prime minister: Lee Hsien Loong
Official languages: English, Tamil, Malay, Standard Mandarin
GDP PER CAPITA: 82,763 USD
4.Kuwait
Kuwait, an Arab country on the Persian (Arabian) Gulf, has cultural heritage dating back to antiquity. Kuwait City, the capital, is known for its modern architecture, ranging from skyscrapers to the striking Kuwait Towers, water towers whose design recalls the tiled domes of a classic mosque. The Tareq Rajab Museum houses a rich collection of ethnographic artifacts and Islamic art.
Population: 3.369 million (2013) World Bank
Official languages: Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic
GDP PER CAPITA: 73,246 USD
5. Brunei darussalam
Brunei is a tiny nation on the island of Borneo, in 2 distinct sections surrounded by Malaysia and the South China Sea. It's known for its beaches and biodiverse rainforest, much of it protected within reserves. The capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, is home to the opulent Jame’Asr Hassanil Bolkiah mosque and its 29 golden domes. The capital's massive Istana Nurul Iman palace is the residence of Brunei’s ruling sultan.
Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
Official language: Mala
GDP PER CAPITA: 71,185 USD
6. United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates is an Arabian Peninsula nation settled mainly along the Persian (Arabian) Gulf. The country is a federation of 7 emirates. Abu Dhabi, the island capital, is home to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with crystal chandeliers and room for 40,000 worshipers. Dubai is the site of ultramodern Burj Khalifa tower, enormous shopping centers and extravagant entertainment attractions.
Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham
Population: 9.346 million (2013) World Bank
President: Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
GDP PER CAPITA: 67,674 USD
7.Norway
Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers and deep coastal fjords. Oslo, the capital, is a city of green spaces and museums. Preserved 9th-century Viking ships are displayed at Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum. Bergen, with colorful wooden houses, is the starting point for cruises to the dramatic Sognefjord. Norway is also known for fishing, hiking and skiing, notably at Lillehammer’s Olympic resort.
Currency: Norwegian krone
Official languages: Norwegian, Bokmål, Nynorsk, Saami, North
8.Switzerland
Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps. Its cities contain medieval quarters, with landmarks like capital Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower and Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge. The country is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails. Banking and finance are key industries, and Swiss watches and chocolate are world renowned.
Population: 8.081 million (2013) World Bank
Colleges and Universities: ETH Zurich, more
Official languages: Romansh, French, German, Italia
9.United states
The U.S. is a country of 50 states covering a vast swath of North America, with Alaska in the northwest and Hawaii extending the nation’s presence into the Pacific Ocean. Major Atlantic Coast cities are New York, a global finance and culture center, and capital Washington, DC. Midwestern metropolis Chicago is known for influential architecture and on the west coast, Los Angeles' Hollywood is famed for filmmaking.
Capital: Washington, D.C.
Population: 318.9 million (2014)
Currency: United States Dollar
GDP PER CAPITA: 54,629 USD
10. Saudi arabia
Saudi Arabia is a desert country encompassing most of the Arabian Peninsula, with Red Sea and Persian (Arabian) Gulf coastlines. Known as the birthplace of Islam, it’s home to the religion’s 2 most sacred mosques: Masjid al-Haram, in Mecca, destination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, and Medina’s Masjid an-Nabawi, burial site of the prophet Muhammad. Riyadh, the capital, is a skyscraper-filled metropolis.
King: Salman of Saudi Arabia
Population: 28.83 million (2013) World Bank
AND NOW INDIA...
India is a vast South Asian country with diverse terrain – from Himalayan peaks to Indian Ocean coastline – and history reaching back 5 millennia. In the north, Mughal Empire landmarks include Delhi’s Red Fort complex and massive Jama Masjid mosque, plus Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal mausoleum. Pilgrims bathe in the Ganges in Varanasi, and Rishikesh is a yoga centre and base for Himalayan trekking.
President: Pranab Mukherjee
Prime minister: Narendra Modi
Population: 1.252 billion (2013) World Bank
Gross domestic product: 1.877 trillion USD (2013) World Bank
GDP per capita: 1,498.87 USD (2013) World Bank
States: Delhi, Kerala, Goa, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, more
SOME MORE ABOUT INDIA....
Economy of India
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| Currency | Indian rupee (INR) (₹) = 100 Paise |
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| 1 April – 31 March |
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Trade organizations
| WTO, SAFTA, BRICS, G-20, East Asia Summit, G8+5, SAARC, AIIB, BIMSTEC,RCEP, International Monetary Fund,World Bank, SCO, United Nations |
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| Statistics |
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| GDP | $2.30 trillion (nominal; 2016)[3][4]
$8.72 trillion (PPP; 2016)[3] |
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| GDP rank | 7th (nominal) / 3rd (PPP) |
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GDP growth
|  7.6% (2015-16)[5] |
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GDP per capita
| $1,718 (nominal; 2016)[3]
$6,658 (PPP; 2016)[3] |
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GDP per capita rank
| 140th (nominal) / 122nd (PPP) |
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GDP by sector
| Agriculture: 17%
Industry: 29.7%
Services: 45% (2015 est.)[6] |
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|  3.63% (November 2016)[7] |
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| 6.75% (as of 4 November 2016)[8] |
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| 21.2% of population below the poverty line of $1.90/day
(2011, World Bank)[9] |
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| 35.1 (2011)[10] |
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| 0.609 (2014)[11] |
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Labour force
| 502.1 million (2015 est.)[12] |
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Labour force by occupation
| Agriculture: 49%
Industry: 20%
Services: 31% (2012 est.) |
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| Unemployment | 4.9% Urban
5.1% Rural
5.0% National
(2016, Labour Bureau)[13] |
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Average gross salary
| GNI per capita: $1,590 yearly per person (2015);[14]
GNI per capita (PPP): $6,020 yearly per person (2015);[15]
Average household income: $8,671 yearly (2016)[16] |
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Main industries
| software, petroleum products,chemicals, pharmaceuticals,agriculture, textiles, steel, transportation equipment, machinery, leather, cement, mining, construction[17][18] |
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| 130 (2017)
( 1 YoY)[19] |
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