Jessica Dillinger

Written by Jessica Dillinger

Countries such as China, Mexico, and the United States are not only top importers, but are also among the countries with the fastest growing import levels, solidifying their reliance on imported commodities.

Economics

The World's Leading Import Countries

Data networks allowing smartphones to access the internet without the need of a Wi-Fi connection have proven to be the next major step for the development of the ICT industry.

Economics

Top Countries In The Information and Communication Technology Development Index

With roughly 84% of its citizens remaining rural, Uganda has one of the highest agricultural populations in both Africa and the world.

Society

Rural Population By Country

The financial costs of terrorist attacks, such as bomb explosions, car and truck bombs, and hijacked airplanes include mostly the destruction of property, though deaths, injuries and other factors can apply to costs as well.

World Facts

Most Expensive Terrorist Attacks in the World

Destruction caused by multiple groups, including ISIS, have resulted in the absolute destruction of both home and life for over 100,000 Syrians since 2011.

Society

War-Inflicted Casualties In Syria By Group

Robotic arm on a production line.

Economics

Lowest Industrial Production Growth Rates

Australia's bush climate is particularly susceptible to wildfires, the worst of which have cumulatively killed no fewer than 326 people.

Environment

Largest Wildfires In The World

Measuring the taxation level of a country involves calculating all tax and tax-related revenues for a country's government and expressing it as a percentage of that country's total GDP.

Economics

Countries With The Lowest Tax Revenue In The World

Large reserves in countries like China and the United States define them as global leaders in coal production.

World Facts

The Top 10 Coal Producers Worldwide

Countries vaccinating children between the ages of 12 and 24 months have had a major impact in eliminating these preventable diseases altogether.

Society

DPT Immunization Rates by Country

A lack of basic education in countries like South Sudan and Chad create serious related issues, such as illiteracy, discrimination, and a lack of economic opportunity.

Society

Countries With The Lowest Primary Graduation Rates

Complete fossil fuel dependency in countries like India and Saudi Arabia might help them develop their economies, but at great ecological cost in a global perspective. Editorial credit: AzmanMD / Shutterstock.com.

Environment

Fossil Fuel Dependency By Country

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