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The Swiss Federal government, ranked first globally by the Prosperity Index, conducts its most important affairs within the Federal Palace in Bern.

The 25 Best Governments In The World

Switzerland and New Zealand are said to have the best governments according to the Legatum Institute

April 25, 2017 12:31

Due to the fruits' longstading associations with healthy lifestyles has led to the adage: "An apple a day, keeps the doctor away".

25 Countries That Import The Most Apples

Russia emerges as the country importing the most apples worldwide, with other European countries following close behind.

April 25, 2017 12:31

An elderly Japanese couple hitting the weights. Home to many supercentenarians, 26.3% of the island nation's population is 65 years of age or older.

Countries With The Largest Aging Population In The World

Known for its increasing number of elderly, Japan has the most aged citizens in its borders, with Italy close behind.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Syrian expatriates reigister to enter the Vinojug refugee camp in the Macedonian municipality of Gevgelija. Violence in Syria has displaced millions of its people.

Which Country Produces The Most Refugees?

Most refugees today come from Syria as a result of the ongoing conflict in the country, but also from other countries.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Hospitals in West Africa are often drastically underfunded and severely understaffed compared to the standards of developed countries.

25 Countries With Limited Access To Health Care

Africa is home to twenty-four of the twenty-six countries with the fewest numbers of doctors per capita.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Cox's Bazar (pictured) is the third longest beach in the world, and one of Bangladesh's most popular tourist hotspots.

The Longest Beaches In The World

While some beaches are unique in their temperature and sand color, others stand out for their long reaches along coasts.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Cars line up to participate in the 2016 Monte Carlo Rally, held in the tiny nation of Monaco, where motor vehicle ownership is the highest in the world.

Countries With The Most Automobiles Per Capita

In certain affluent countries, there are almost as many operational, 4-wheeled, motor vehicles as there are people.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Like the candle on the cake, many aspects of life become a question mark for those suffering from dementia & Alzheimer's.

Countries With The Highest Rates Of Deaths From Dementia

Deaths related to dementia & Alzheimer's are common occurences in Scandinavia and English-speaking North America.

April 25, 2017 12:31

The Taktsang Palphug Monastery (a.k.a. the Tiger's Nest) is a Buddhist monastery in the Bhutanese Himalayas.

Countries With The Highest Average Elevations

The average locations in Nepal and Bhutan lie in the sky more than 2 miles above sea level.

April 25, 2017 12:31

A Beninese doctor attends to a patient. With a scarcity of medical resources, it is thought that diabetes often goes underdiagnosed in Benin and much of Africa.

Countries With The Lowest Rates Of Diabetes

The lowest rates of diabetes among nations' respective adult populaces are found in Africa and former Soviet Republics, though the data can be misleading.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Despite modern advances in many steps of the production process, shoemaking can be tedious, and requires a high level of skill, technique, and coordination.

Top Shoe Manufacturing Countries

The two most populous countries, with billions of feet to be shod, are also those producing the most footwear annually.

April 25, 2017 12:31

A Sari robe produced in Mauritius. Almost 1 in every 3 dollars of value added to the island nation's economy from manufacturing come from textiles.

National Economies Most Reliant Upon Textiles

The contribution of value added from the textile industry, relative to the aggregate of manufacturing sectors, is highest in Mauritius and Albania.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Countries Who Produce the Most Garbage

A list of countries by per capita garbage production.

April 25, 2017 12:31

The front page of the Constitution of San Marino, created in 1600.

Oldest Constitutions Still Being Used Today

These nations have the longest standing, codified, legal, national constitutions that are still effective as of March, 2016.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Rooftop view of al-Qarawiyyin (or Al Quaraouiyine), established as an Islamic madrasa in Fes, Morocco in 869.

What Are The Oldest Universities In The World?

Like many historical lists, this is a truly controversial one, as different establishments' respective datings and definitions differ.

April 25, 2017 12:31

The Monte d'Accoddi altar, on the Italian island of Sardinia, was constructed around 6,000 years ago.

Oldest Places Of Worship Still Standing

Not surprsingly, the areas serving as the "cradles of civiization" dominate this list.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Windmills, such as this one in Stompetoren, have used wind power to pump and drain water from large parts of the Netherlands for centuries.

Countries With The Most Land Reclaimed From Seas & Wetlands

For generations, civilizations have drained sea lands when terrestrial spaces could no longer support their human populations.

April 25, 2017 12:31

With all 10 hailing from the most heated days of the Arms Race amidst the US-USSR Cold War, it is little wonder that people around the world lived in fear at the time.

Most Powerful Bombs In History

While the US has 9 of the top 10, they all pale in comparison to one USSR-produced monstrosity of a weapon.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Example of an ancient Pinus longaeva specimen, a bristle-cone pine found most often in the US states of Nevada and California.

Oldest Living Trees On Earth

When the oldest of these trees first began to grow, the global human population was less than California's today alone.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Malnourishment is a problem around the world.

Most Malnourished Countries In The World

The lowest per capita food availability in daily calories is seen in Haiti, based on FAO data. Low energy availability can stunt growth and diminish work capacity.

April 25, 2017 12:31