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Mortality rate worldwide - depicted by a grave.

Causes Of Death In Countries With The Highest Mortality Rates

Some countries have remarkably high mortality rate due to illnesses.We cover mortality rates (per 100,000 population), by cause.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Flooding brought on by torrential monsoon rains leaves large parts of southern Asia underwater sweeping away homes, farmlands and livelihoods. Editorial credit: Robert Fowler / Shutterstock.com.

The Most Expensive Floods In The World

Thailand, China and India have all been hit by devastating floods during torrential monsoon rains in recent history.

April 25, 2017 12:31

The Global Peace Index (GPI) is there to try to measure or calculate a regions peacefulness.

The 20 Most Peaceful Countries In The World

The world's peaceful countries based on the Global Peace Index, which takes into account the levels of safety, conflict and militarization.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Cathay Pacific Airways airbus. Editorial credit: Ryan Fletcher / Shutterstock.com.

Safest Airlines By JACDEC Index

Cathay Pacific Airways has the honour of safest airline in the world according to the JACDEC Safety Index. While Emirates and EVA Air take 2nd and 3rd respectfully.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Russia has the number 3 stop in electricity consumption

Electricity Consumption By Country

China takes the number one spot when it comes to the highest electricity consomption in the world mainly because of it population but also because of many other reasons seen below.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Vienna Hofburg Imperial Palace at day, - Austria

Best Quality Of Life Index, City

If your looking to make a move and are looking for the best place to live, take a look at this list where you will find the best cities worldwide with the best quality of life.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Despite being one of the world's major economic superpowers, Japan has nearly the lowest birthrate in the world

Lowest Birth Rates In The World By Country

Developed countries in Europe and East Asia have some of the lowest birth rates worldwide. What are the causes and effects?

April 25, 2017 12:31

Tuberculosis has infected one third of the world's population and kills well over a million people yearly, often infecting those also infected with HIV. It is a major point of concern for many of the countries with the highest mortality rates worldwide.

Countries With the Highest Death Rate

Issues related to violence and healthcare have resulted in high crude death rates in parts of Africa and Eastern Europe.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Labor force calculations include not only those actively working within a country, but also those capable of working and seeking jobs who remain unemployed.

Labor Force By Country

A major factor in sustaining any country’s economy is its labor force. Countries such as the United States and China connect high GDP, total population, and labor force size.

April 25, 2017 12:31

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.

Most Expensive Terrorist Attacks in the World

Irrespective of where a major terrorist attack takes place, it triggers the same feelings amidst citizens of the world – shock, revulsion and uncertainty. We look at the financial costs of the most damaging terrorism events in modern history.

April 25, 2017 12:31