Did You Know?

Singapore has one of the lowest fertility rates in the world at about 1.0 children per woman.

Nigeria is projected to become the third most populous country by 2050.

Luxembourg has the highest GDP per capita in the world at over $120,000.

The US dollar is the world's primary reserve currency, used in about 60% of global foreign exchange reserves.

Switzerland has the highest average wealth per adult of any country.

Venezuela experienced hyperinflation exceeding 1,000,000% in 2018.

China became the world's largest economy by purchasing power parity (PPP) in 2014.

Norway's sovereign wealth fund is the largest in the world, worth over $1.4 trillion.

Tuvalu earns millions annually from licensing its .tv internet domain name.

Japan's public debt exceeds 250% of its GDP, the highest ratio among developed nations.

San Marino claims to be the world's oldest republic, founded in 301 AD.

The United Kingdom has no single written constitution document.

Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world at just 0.44 sq km.

Ethiopia uses a calendar that is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.

Liberia and Myanmar are the only countries that haven't officially adopted the metric system.

New Zealand was the first country to grant women the right to vote in 1893.

Iceland has the world's oldest parliament, the Althing, established in 930 AD.

North Korea and Cuba are the only countries where Coca-Cola is not officially sold.

Costa Rica abolished its military in 1948 and redirected funds to education and healthcare.

The United States spends more on its military than the next 10 countries combined.