Lists of 10 countries (or states), rated according to a different criteria on each post
Tourism shapes economies and skylines alike, and a small group of countries soak up most of the world’s visitors. Sun, history and great cities keep the same destinations near the top of the rankings year after year. Here is a look at the world’s most visited countries and what pulls travellers in. I’m sure we all agree that taking a...
The world is filled with thriving countries and plenty of countries who have struggling economies. We decided to take a look at the 10 Poorest Countries In The World. It is important to be informed so you can take some action that could help these countries. Our list is generated with information and research from the CIA World Factbook. The list...
Europe’s largest countries are led by Russia, the biggest country on Earth, the bulk of whose territory actually lies in Asia but whose European portion alone still makes it the continent’s largest. The ranking below covers total area for the ten largest countries in Europe. Rank Country Area (km²) 1 Russia 17,098,242* 2 Ukraine...
A site is referred to as a World Heritage Site when it is listed by the United Nations UNESCO organization as a special cultural or physical significance. As of 2015, there are 1031 heritage sites: 802 are cultural, 197 are natural and 32 are mixed properties. The following is a list of the countries that have the most cultural heritage sites...
Some countries are extraordinarily rich in places the world has agreed are worth protecting forever. Natural World Heritage sites recognise reefs, forests, mountains and wildlife of outstanding global value, and a few nations hold a remarkable number of them. Here are ten of the countries with the most natural World Heritage sites. A site is...
The following list contains the top oil consuming countries in the world. Although industries are interested in using green and sustainable energies, the fact remains that we are still very much dependent in oil, and the oil consumption in the world is still growing. There’s also a correlation between the largest oil consuming countries and...
We already listed the largest states by area, so here are the largest states in the United States by population 1. California – 38 million – The Golden State with it’s metropolis of San Francisco and metropolis of Los Angeles, has the largest population in the United States with almost 12% of the total population of the...
The last state to join the United States was Hawaii, admitted as the 50th state on August 21, 1959, just months after Alaska became the 49th. The ten most recent states to join the Union span the years 1889 to 1959. Here are the last 10 states to join the United States, in order, with the date each one achieved statehood. Order State Date of...
The largest U.S. states by total area are dominated by Alaska, which is more than twice the size of Texas and bigger than the next three states combined. The ranking below covers total area, land plus water, for the ten largest states in the United States. Rank State Total area (sq mi) 1 Alaska 665,384 2 Texas 268,596 3 California 163,695 4...
Europe is famous for its giants, but some of its most charming corners are tiny states you could cross in an afternoon. From Vatican City, smaller than many farms, to mountain principalities like Liechtenstein, these microstates pack a lot into very little. Here are the ten smallest countries in Europe. The following is a list of the smallest...
