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Maps / 40 weeks ago

Safest places in the world if World War III broke out

According to a 2023 study, Australia and New Zealand are best placed to repopulate the human race in terms of a nuclear catastrophe. A study published in the journal Risk Analysis identifies Australia, New Zealand, Iceland, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu as the island nations most capable of sustaining their populations with adequate food after a major "sunlight-reducing catastrophe," such as a nuclear war, supervolcano eruption, or asteroid impact.

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Business / 44 weeks ago

Countries with the highest population of credit card users

The emergence of credit cards has made payment for goods and services seamless in any part of the world. Despite the popularity of this card, some countries use it for almost everything including the most basic things.

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Politics / 1 year ago

Top 10 most peaceful countries in the world in 2023

Despite the prevalence of wars and insurgencies across the globe, many countries still enjoy a continuous state of peace. According to the 2023 Global Peace Index (GPI), several nations are making significant efforts to maintain the peace they experience daily.

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Environment / 1 year ago

Discover the happiest countries for people under age 30

The happiness of the younger generation is a key indicator of a country's prospects in a world that is subject to change. In the 2024 World Happiness Report, produced by Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and the WHR’s Editorial Board, there are fresh insights into where young people under age 30 find their joy. Explore with us as we unveil the top nine countries where youthful spirits soar the highest.

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Environment / 1 year ago

Here are the top countries with the cleanest air

Air pollution is a global concern as an estimated 7 million premature deaths are caused by air pollution every year. Many other diseases including reduced lung growth and function, respiratory infections, and aggravated asthma are associated with air pollution. The World Health Organisation has set air quality guidelines intended to provide limit values for specific air pollutants to help countries achieve air quality. The current recommended level in micrograms is 5. Here are 4 countries meeting these guidelines currently.

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Environment / 1 year ago

Discover the countries in the world with more sheep than humans

It is an interesting fact to note that there exist countries around the world where the population of sheep exceeds that of humans. Some of these countries may not be the ones we typically associate with such an occurrence. Even though China has the largest number of sheep in the world - 175 million in total- countries like Australia, New Zealand, Mauritania and Iceland top the list of residents with sheep outnumbering human beings, according to the 2024 World Population Review.

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