Military power is increasing in the South American continent. It is getting concentrated in the hands of few nations. Here are the top 10 most powerful militaries in South America as of 2015, with their Power Index scores. These nations are ranked by Global Firepower. 10) Uruguay (PwrIndx: 3.6352) Uruguay military depends on material support […]
Top 10 Hungriest Countries in the World
Global Hunger Index (GHI) is used to describe the state of nations’ hunger situation. This statistical tool was developed by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The 2014 GHI was calculated for 120 countries, 55 of which were affected by serious or worst hunger situation. If the GHI of a country is greater than […]
Poorest Countries in South America of 2015
The economic gap between the rich and the poor in most South American countries is larger than in most of the other continents. These are the five poorest nations in South America, according to their GDP per capita. GDP per capita is the gross domestic product, or total market value of goods and services produced […]
Richest Countries in South America of 2015
The economic gap between the rich and the poor in most South American countries is larger than in most of the other continents. Here are the five richest countries in South America as of 2015, ranked by GDP per capita: 5) Venezuela – $13,634 Venezuelan economy is largely based on the petroleum and manufacturing sectors. […]
Top 10 Best Special Forces in the World
Members of these Elite Forces are not ordinary soldiers! They are trained to be the best of the best, and are expected to accomplish tough tasks! Here are the top 10 Best Special Forces in the World. 10) GIS, Italy The Gruppo di Intervento Speciale (GIS) is an elite airborne special operations counter-terrorism tactical response […]
Richest Countries in North America of 2015
More than 565 million people live in the 23 sovereign states and 15 dependent territories of North America. In this continent, countries like the US and Canada are developed; nations around the Caribbean are less developed. This list feature the five richest nations in North America, ranked according to their GDP (PPP) per capita. The […]
Top 10 Most Powerful Militaries in Europe of 2015
Europe has witnessed many battles over the centuries. Many European nations have built some of the strongest military forces in the world. Here are the top 10 most powerful militaries in Europe with their Power Index score (PwrIndx), according to Global Firepower. 10) Netherlands (PwrIndx: 1.1703) Small, densely populated nation Netherlands has a modest army […]
Top 10 Most Powerful Militaries in the Middle East 2015
Middle East conflicts are among the most complex problems in the world. Peace and harmony continue to elude this region, which has many powerful nations. Here are the top 10 most powerful militaries in the Middle East with their Power Index scores. 10) Kuwait (PwrIndx: 2.2997) Kuwait has the backing of the mighty US. The […]