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The Richest Countries in Africa, Based on GDP

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Western nations often think of the entire African continent as poor, thanks, in large part, to the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and European colonialism. The truth is, many African countries were wealthy before colonization.

How Many Countries Are There in the World?

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It's a big old world and the number of countries it contains changes all the time. So, do you know how many there are? It's not an easy question.

What are the most wired countries in the world and why?

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The most wired countries in the world refers to the countries that have the best access to the Internet's resources. Learn about the most wired countries.

Top 10 Countries in the Red

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Countries around the world are in debt. Learn about the global recession and its effect on these 10 countries in the red.

Top 10 Countries With the Highest Life Expectancy

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Some countries have a higher life expectancy because of economic and social reasons. Read our list of the countries with the highest life expectancy.

10 Countries With Perfect Climates

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A perfect climate means different things to different people. These 10 countries span the globe and offer a wide range of climates to satisfy any taste -- hot, cold or in-between.

Pinpointing the Richest Country in the World Is Tricky Work

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Economists have historically used GDP per capita to determine the richest country in the world, but that's misleading when you consider the tax havens effect.

10 Oldest Countries in the World

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With constantly changing borders and governments, identifying the oldest countries in the world is tricky work.

5 Countries That Ditched Their Military Forces

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As Benjamin Franklin once quipped: "There never was a good war or a bad peace." That's why these five countries have gotten out of the military business entirely.

Favorite Pizza Toppings in 10 Countries

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Coconut on pizza may sound strange to you, but this topping is the tops in Costa Rica. See our list of favorite pizza toppings in 10 countries.

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