Luxembourg has the highest per capita income, according to both nominal GDP and PPP GDP rankings. Different groups offer different rankings, but Luxembourg consistently comes out on top, with the United States ranking far behind in both assessments. There are two main ways in which one can determine which country has the highest per capita […]
South Korea has the highest rate of accidental deaths among developed countries, with an average of 31,000 lives lost per year, including 3,000 students. The country has experienced various accidents beyond car accidents, attributed to a lack of government safety regulations. Namibia has the highest rate of vehicle fatalities, and over 1 million people die […]
China carries out the most executions, with 3,000 of the 3,682 worldwide in 2012. Only 21 countries use capital punishment, with the US being the only one in the Americas. Execution rates vary significantly between US states. The first documented execution was in Egypt in the 16th century BC. Over half of the world’s countries […]
China is the most populous nation with 1.3 billion people, followed by India. The US has a population of 314 million and India is predicted to surpass China’s population by 2025. Singapore is the most populous country per square mile. Pitcairn Islands has only 48 residents. As of December 2011, the most populous nation in […]
Vatican City has the highest crime rate in the world with 1.5 crimes per resident, but this is due to its small population. Most crimes are committed by outsiders and are mainly pickpocketing and shoplifting. Vatican City has a special police force and no prison. Italian courts try most criminals. Vatican City had the death […]
Stable conditions, capital market controls, education, and trade policies can increase a nation’s GDP. Military spending restrictions may also stimulate the economy, while extreme regulation can have a negative impact. A nation’s GDP is a measure of its overall quality of life. A nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) can be increased through policies that help […]
Venezuela has the highest annual lightning strikes with around 1.2 million strikes per year, occurring over Lake Maracaibo for thousands of years. The phenomenon lasts for 10 hours with 3,600 strikes every hour, and is linked to the area’s landscape. Lightning can strike up to 10 miles away and can hit the same object multiple […]
Key West, Florida and Mount Washington, New Hampshire have the highest and lowest average temperatures respectively in the US, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Florida has the warmest average temperatures. The highest and lowest recorded temperatures on Earth are 134°F (56.7°C) in Death Valley, California in 1913 and -128.6°F (-89.2°C) in Antarctica in 1983 respectively. The […]
Mount Davis is Pennsylvania’s highest point at 3,200 feet, while Colorado’s lowest point is 3,300 feet. Colorado’s highest point, Mount Elbert, is over four times higher than Pennsylvania’s. Alaska has the largest elevation difference, while Colorado has the highest average elevation. Florida has the lowest highest point, with Britton Hill at 345 feet. The highest […]
Ryanair carried more international passengers than any other airline in 2010, a trend that continued for the past two years. Other interesting facts include Southwest Airlines carrying the most domestic passengers in 2009 and Delta Airlines having the largest fleet. FedEx Express is the largest cargo airline in the world. Ryanair, an Irish airline, carried […]
New materials and alloys are constantly being created, making it difficult to determine the material with the highest melting point. Currently, hafnium tantalum carbide has the highest melting point at 4488 K. Carbon has the highest melting point of chemical elements at 4300-4700 K, while tungsten has the second highest at 3695 K. Ceramics are […]
Turkmenistan and Rwanda have the highest voter turnout in presidential elections, with 98.7% and 97.5% respectively. Australia and Malta have high voter turnout for parliamentary elections due to compulsory voting. The average worldwide voter turnout is 67%, while the US recorded 70% in 2008. Only about 10 of the two dozen countries with compulsory voting […]
Nicotine content varies by delivery method, with cigars having the highest levels. E-cigarettes and patches have lower levels, while nicotine gum and lozenges can be used to gradually reduce intake. Cigarette nicotine content varies by brand and type. While different delivery methods contain varying amounts of nicotine, the amount of nicotine an individual receives depends […]
