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Which Country Is The World's Richest?

Aussie Pete

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http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,24499714-5015825,00.html

October 15, 2008 07:00am

AUSTRALIA has topped the rankings in a prosperity index of more than 100 countries - with its quality of life and economic strength pushing it to No.1.

The Legatum Institute's Prosperity Index of 104 nations measures the material health of a country, including wealth, quality of life and life satisfaction.

Australia has topped the 2008 index, ahead of Austria and Finland in that order.

The Dubai-based investment group said Australia bettered other countries because of its strong economic performance, governance and high quality of life.

"(Australia) has reinvented itself as a wealthy, service-oriented economy with good scores on liveability indicators, including health, charitable giving and effective governance," Legatum said.

"Strong norms or civic participation, robust health, and plenty of leisure time contribute to the high liveability ranking."

While Asian powerhouses Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong scored well economically, their livability dragged down their performance.

Vice president of the institute, Dr William Inboden, said Australia had the fundamentals right.

"True prosperity consists of more than money - it also includes happiness, health and liberty," he said.

"The Prosperity Index shows that in addition to economic success, a society's prosperity is based on strong families and communities, political and religious liberty, education and opportunity, and a healthy environment.

"The Australian Government earns high scores on corruption control and overall effectiveness, supporting the country's quality of life in many areas.

"Strong civic participation by Australian citizens furthermore contributes to the high levels of life satisfaction."

Bottom of the list was Yemen, with Zambia and Zimbabwe not faring much better.

The financial crisis-racked United States was rated equal fourth, alongside Germany and Singapore.
 

makapaaa

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Stop LYING, won't ya? *hee*hee*
 

chupacabra

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The country which have the most natural resources with the least population scattered on abundance of land are the most riches.

Australia, Canada and New Zealand are my nominees. Don't forget these three countries probably holds 70% of the world fresh water supply which is the most important resouce.

With more than 1.3 billion people, China is a accident waiting to happen.
 

Agoraphobic

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That's not surprising. Enormous coastline, humongous land, tons of minerals, high technology, good friends. And safely tucked down under.

Wud Oz be richer w/o the monarch?

Cheers!
 
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