Top 10 Richest Countries in The World 2012

In determining which counties are richest, this cannot be quantified and qualified with the areas that they have but it is based on their GDP (Gross Domestic Product) per capita. Although some organizations are using PPP or Purchasing Power Parity in determining the richest countries in the world, nonetheless, GDP is still derived and based from the PPP, which would also give the same results on the overall ranking and standing of the following countries on this list. The national wealth per country is still based on its GDP wherein the cost of living is not tabulated or included so below are the top 10 richest countries in the world 2012


10. India

Its current up-to-date growth based on GDP is USD $2.012.760 trillion and this has been predicted by the economist when 2011 commenced. In fact, based on the reports, there is an 8.2 percent growth before 2010 ended. Some of the contributable factors of its progress are business investments, private consumptions, agricultural outputs, and its key service sectors.


9. Russia

It got the ninth spot of earning USD $2,117.245 trillion. In fact, as early as 2007, it has already laid out economic development plans that would last until the year 2020. It was forecasted on that year, despite of some negative remarks that it got. Hence, the plan is honed up because of the average growth it achieves yearly by 6.7% on its gross domestic product. The target includes industrial developments and other distributable factors in economic sectors.

8. Italy

It has a closed income of USD $2,287.704 trillion and according to the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the CIA World Factbook, it has become the fourth largest economy in Europe when it comes to nominal GDP since they have diversified industrial and infrastructure economies. It is one of the eight members of the industrialized nations of the G8 group.


7. United Kingdom

With its USD $2,603.880 trillion earned at the close of the year 2011, wherein it has an average quarterly GDP growth of 0.58%, which makes it as one of the giants when it comes to stable economy despite of the recession that hit the major countries in the recent years. In fact, it has accelerated on the 3^rd quarter of 2011, which actually comes from primarily in the service sectors while it holds the third largest economy in Europe.

6. Brazil

It has USD $2,616.986 trillion before 2012 begun, although there was a slight progress in 2011. It still managed to reach the 0.80% of GDP growth, which mainly comes from their service sectors, mining, manufacturing and agricultural products. In fact, it is the highest economy in the South American countries.


5. France

With USD $2,888.907 trillion recorded at the close of year 2011, it has reached 0.30% GDP growth before 2011 ended. It is considered as the second largest economic force in Europe because of its concentration on diverse industrial base and modern industrialized countries. Despite of the recession that it did experience in 2008 to 2009, they had its comeback in 2010.


4. Germany

It has earned a total of USD $3,707.790 trillion while reaching an average GDP rate of 0.31 percent and it is the number one country when it comes to the economic growth in Europe. It focuses on exportation, which comprises of the 1/3 output on the total national growth or contribution of the country’s economy.


3. Japan

It got the third spot carrying USD $6,125.842 trillion with 0.52 % average GDP growth before the year 2011 closed. It is known for its competitiveness in the free-market economy bagging on international trading. In fact, it has consistently maintained its ranking on the top five richest countries since the 1960s despite of the recent blow that they did experience last year because of tsunamis that destroyed the lives of many people and majority of properties and other assets.


2. China

It got USD $7,744.133 trillion for its average GDP growth of 2.15 percent. It is the second largest economy in the world that follows the United States. It is focused on international trade, its people are market oriented, and the main contributor for its growth is found on exportation that made them the largest exporter and on importation that placed them as the second largest importer of goods in the world.

1. United States

It still holds the title of the biggest and largest economy with its closing profit based on GDP of USD $15,495.389 trillion. Its average GDP growth recorded is 3.28 percent wherein just like China; it is also market oriented and focuses on business and private individuals despite of the unemployment rate issues due to the recession setback that it did experience in the past years.

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10 Places to Go On Valentine’s Day 2012

It is that time of the year again when lovers, couples, and close friends are feeling the loving with the upcoming Valentine’s Day, which will be occurring on a Tuesday. Have you already thought of a place where you could bring your loved one, and show to him or her of how much you really feel? If you are panicking and you do not have much idea where to go, then checking this top 10 list of the places to go for this year’s Valentine season can get you thinking of the idea in presenting your love, the best way you know how.



10. Kanto, Japan

Checking out the view of Mount Fuji on a clear sunny day can be a romantic gesture for both of you. Taking a bath on their prominent and ever-famous hot springs can not only rejuvenate your body, but you can also feel the steam of love as you do it together there. A sip of sake, or rice wine, should get you going.


9. Cape Town, South Africa

You and your loved one can profess each other’s love in a whole new way, by joining the South Africans and celebrating a Roman tradition called Lupercalia. This is done where women pin the name of their lover on their sleeves, which can make you feel like “wearing your heart on your sleeve”. Cape Town is a great place of segregating yourselves from the rest of the world.


8. Maui, Hawaii

When you are both attracted by the call of the sea, then Maui can be one of your destinations to surf as you get close to each other. The huts and cottages near the beach can be your simple getaway in spending the best of the times together.


7. Honolulu, Hawaii

The amazing beaches, the relaxing breeze of tropical weather, the soothing whispers of the trees, and the rushing of the waves makes Honolulu as a great spot for lovers who need that tropical getaway from the cold weather. The ethnic touch of the food and even the environment seen here can take your breath away.


6. Reykjavik, Iceland

They say that the coldest of nights can set in the warmest of hearts. In Iceland, you can enjoy the wonderful and happy mood of winter, with matching poetry that can make love flourish in the midst of a snowy field. Northern lights can also be seen here, which makes Reykjavik a better and happier place on earth.


5. Churchill, Manitoba

If you want your loved one to feel that he or she is the star of your lives, or the best heavenly body that you have ever seen, then going to Churchill this year can be special. The lights in the sky will give the most romantic chill, watching stars at night and beholding the Northern Lights that just amaze everyone who sees it. Even the heavens are in favor of your love here.


4. Valentine, Nebraska

There is no better destination for the day of love, than in Valentine, Nebraska, or more commonly known as “Heart City”. This place has not just been called of such due to the name of one politician that lived on its lands, but it has also created a reputation of love when the season comes in.


3. New York City, New York

Even though you may be at the heart of the city, the places here are as wide for lovers and couples who are looking for a wonderful time in bars and clubs, fine dining in exclusive restaurants, and amazing deals in hotels and other places. Dates can be done on penthouses and on high-rise buildings.


2. Venice, Italy

One of the most romantic scenes that you can find yourselves with, is when you are both staying on a small and thin boat, and making the most of your time together across the waters of Venice. You can enjoy Italian food selections that involve pasta, meats, and even native-made pizza.


1. Paris, France

With no contest, you can go to Paris if you want your lover to experience a unique encounter in the “City of Love”. You can spend some time on viewing France on top of the Eiffel tower, or you could just enjoy freshly made French cuisine in many of their prominent restaurants.

Let us us know where are you planning to go this valentine’s day 2012 by using the comments section below.

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10 Most Annoying Habbits of Women

Women are the most complex creatures known, they are sweet, charming and every good thing that you will love but yes they have this different sense of everything, they are the difficult ones to please, yes! Take an example of your mother! :p
As I am a lady myself, so let me tell you the good points first then we’ll move towards the topic, lol! We women are nice, great to feel up, compromising, flexible and may be confusing at times (lol), when something is not at its place, yes it bugs us a lot, we think we are right and we are not mean, we talk NOT that much and many more other things but we have some annoying habits which seriously guys DO NOT like at all.
I am not writing this post to offend all the females out there, but yes there are some habits that I am mentioning here which are really annoying! You will surely find the ten habits worth laughing, but poor you all we cannot change! As it is the women factor in us
So, enjoy the post

10. Comparison

“He used to be like that and you..!” or “Stop acting like him!”. Well these statements are the ones which made them do whatever they want to, and this habit is really annoying for guys, as they hate being compared!

9. Crying at everything

“My friend just got dumped! *tears*”, “Its my 16trh Birthday! *tears*”, “I want to have an icecream! *tears*” and the waterworks begin on every single thing! And when you ask them what happened! They are like “No everything is fine!” Take this FINE really seriously, because it consists of some seriously INSANE things that happened to her, and the tears just start flowing until they are quiet! Well actually they don’t just become quiet but they feel better, and start talking again :p

8. Late for everything

“DONE! I’ll be there on time!” Yes, that is not true! Because women always lose track of time and either they are just late or fashionably late, but they are LATE for everything. And then you hear them saying like “AM I LATE!” don’t you just want to bang your head in the wall?

7. Bitching and being mean

When it comes to bitching, yes! Females take the top spot. When it comes to jealousy and competition nobody can take the position but them. Even getting jealous from their friends, they wear the best stuff so that the other women around them are like WOW and the particular woman they want to impress is THE ENEMY, she can easily take her down in no time.

6. Overdramatic

“WHAT!! DID SHE…!! DID SHE DO THAT!!” that is an expression when a girl hears that some friend of hers got a haircut, I mean seriously?
“Aww, Did you see the baby! God! She looked so adorable! Eeeeeehh!” that is an expression when a girl saw a baby girl laughing!
“SHOPPPPINGGGGGG!!!!! *SCREAMS*” yes, they are so overdramatic!

5. I have nothing to wear!

Girls have this annoying habit of deciding what to wear! Their closet is full of clothes, shoes, jewelry and they are like calling their boyfriends or bestfriends crying and say ”I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR!” or “I JUST DON’T KNOW WHAT TO WEAR”. Well you know this thing normally happens because girls usually think that they should not be wearing anything twice! As her friends or other girls have seen it already! This is totally insane and irritating!

4. Cutting in Line

Even there is a huge board placed at a place saying “WAIT FOR YOUR TURN!” or there is a queue of people standing, but these women actually do push people and cut in line, may be they consider it their right to do such thing and yeah! The worst part, they actually make a lot of excuses after doing it.

3. Driving

Without looking at the person sitting on a driving seat, you can easily say “IT IS A WOMAN DRIVING!”. Yeah because women drive so slowly and their every move is so confusing that you easily know who the driver is. I don’t get it why are they scared to step a little harder on the accelerator? I swear it won’t break!

2. Gossiping

A girl just came back from shopping, or she bought a new pair of shoes or she had a haircut, or she had a fight with her boyfriend, HERE GOES THE PHONE CALL to her best friends and the gossip starts. It starts with “Hey you know!” and it goes off when they are tired. And when you just look at a girl’s expression when she is talking, it is a mixture of SHOCK, IRRITATING LAUGHTERS, SAD FACES and so many other expressions.

1. Do I Look FAT!

Every girl has this irritating habit of asking their boyfriends “DO I LOOK FAT” and you reply “NO YOU LOOK OK!” and they are like “WHAT!! Do I look just OK to you? That means I am fat!”
Yeah! This is irritating, they look ok but still they think they are fat and that actually irritate the hell out of a man!

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Top 10 Most Stressful Jobs of 2012

Most of the people think that their jobs are the most stressful jobs of the world! Well some people do love their jobs and are happy about it, but when it comes to the stressful jobs it means what sort of conditions we happen to see at work and what sort of an effect it has on us. Sometimes it is the work load that affects our lives. Population, environmental factors, economy and many other things actually determine the level of stress of the jobs. So, we have this list here about the top 10 most stressful jobs of 2012 based on he current conditions.
 

10. Taxi Driver

Driving is stressful, especially when you have to move around the whole city encountering traffic jams, noise, blaming passengers, recklessness, safety of the passengers and many other conditions do make a taxi drivers’ job stressful. An average income of a taxi driver is around 22,500, and they have to work long hours to earn the minimum mentioned pay, hence it comes at the tenth spot.

9. Photojournalist

They are the reasons we are able to see the huge stories with the lens of a camera, these people are not considered valuable but basically they are the reason behind the whole evidence of a story, their one image captured can make and break stories. A photojournalist has a stressful job as he has to be aware of every ongoing thing whether certain or uncertain, because they have to be at every event like battlefields, fires, red carpets and every other event to capture the moment. Their average income is around $40,000 but their job is no doubt very stressful.

8. Corporate Executive

Ok! Don’t think they are the tension free suited booted people moving in the organizations, but yes they have the money but money cant buy them relaxation because the job they are in comes with a lot of stress, like the financial situation of the company, needs of investors, employees and many other things. They need to have the knowledge about everything going on in every department of the company and yes, their average income is $165,830 but their job is really stressful.

7. Public Relations Officer

Their average income is $91,810 but they have one of the most stressful jobs, it may not be stressful for people who have really good public relation skills and how to deal the things but the work load is quite enough for them like they have to make speeches, give presentations, maintaining relations with the companies and government agencies. The stress level is very high for them due to the tight deadlines and their one wrong word can totally damage their entire career and the company they are representing.

6. Event Coordinator

Population is increasing day by day, people are getting married, there are anniversaries, birthdays and many other events going on at the same time. An event coordinator is the one juggling with thousands of jobs at the same time, they have one event today, one the other day and the schedule is so tight that they have to take care of everything. Their promotion and status depends upon the customer satisfaction. An event coordinator gets $45,460 average income but the responsibility is just so much on their shoulders that their every event should be a success.

5. Police Officer

As I mentioned in the above point “the population” thing, more population leads to more crime scenes, people have security issues and only one department is responsible for all the crime control scenes yes! That is the police department, a police officer has an average income of $553,540 and he has the responsibility of the whole town in which they are appointed, they have the life risk involve plus they are in the perception of being brutal, that makes their job very stressful and hence it comes at the 5th spot.

4. Military General

Military General is not the one who has the uniform with most medals, but he is the ultimate decision maker of the whole army, his one decision can take lives of millions of soldiers, he has to take decisions at the country’s interest without considering what his heart says, he is the representation of a country’s courage. So his job is one of the most stressful jobs of the world. An average income of a Military General is around $196,300 but the nature of their job is very dangerous and complex.

3. Pilot

A pilot’s average income is $103,210 and these commercial pilots have the unexpected flying schedules plus they have the responsibility of the safety of thousands of passengers sitting in the plane. Keeping flights on time, reaction in the uncertain weather conditions and many other different reasons make their job stressful. They often don’t get time to rest even.

2. Firefighter

Often we hear the news of fire in buildings, bomb blasts and many such events and these firefighters are the ones who save lives of thousands of people, risking their life for them, making decisions of life and death which are no doubt the stressful jobs known. Their average income is $45,250 but their job is huge.

1. Soldier

Being a soldier is the most proud thing in the world, like the feeling of serving your country is the best feeling of all. But the stress level that they go through is enormous, they have to live very far from their family and loved ones, the limited budget that they are given is not enough to compensate their life risk, The battles at the border lines facing the enemy and taking decisions accordingly is no doubt a massive tension. Their average income is just $35,580 and they surely take the place of the most stressful job of the world.

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Top 10 Poorest Countries in The World – 2012

There are many nations of the world which certainly come under the heading of  ‘The third world’ countries, that is, they are either underdeveloped or are in the development process. Broadly these countries undergo unsuccessful social, economic and political  situations.Most of the countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia come under the limelight. Following are the world’s most poorest countries.

Poorest Countries 2012

10. Sierra Leone:

Although Sierra Leone is among the top 10 diamond producing nations of the world (being the basic source of economic earning), one of the world’s largest producers of gold, bauxite and titanium; 81.5% of its population is presently living in poverty.53.4% are living on at least $1.25 per day and 52.3% are deprived of safe drinking water. With this Sierra Leone is listed amongst the poorest countries around the globe.


09. Niger:

The GDP/capita being $700, Niger is a developing country with most of its land dominated by Sahara desert. Due to the lower education level, desert terrain, poverty of its people, deficient infrastructure, substandard health and care facilities and numerous other reason, it becomes one of the poorest countries of the world.


08: Eritrea:

Eritrea is a country in ‘the horn of Africa’. Like many other economies of Africa, Eritrea’s economy is also based on subsistence agriculture; 80% of its population is occupied in farming and herding, yet producing a small share of the total output. Its GDP/ capita is $700 (2010 approx.), 50% of its population is below the poverty line. The inflation rate is 20%(2010 approx.). The Eritrean budgets depict revenues of $463.4 million whereas the expenditures touched up to $920.1 million(2009 approx.).The nation faces many health, educational, environmental, challenges too. However, its forthcoming development depends upon its aptitude of improving the social problems such as unemployment, illiteracy etc, therefore, its ranked as one of the poorest countries.

7: Central African Republic

The central African republic being the landlocked country in Africa is included in the world’s poorest countries’ list. Subsistence agriculture and farming remains the moral fiber of the country. Diamond and timber industries have contributed to the export earnings to a certain extent (40% and 16% respectively). GDP/capita of Central African Republic is $700 and the annual GDP growth rate is just above 3%.



6: Somalia:

Somalia is one of the most dangerous countries of the world. Due to a two year state of war and inefficiency of the government it has maintained an unstable and informal economy, majorly based on remittance companies, livestock and telecommunications. Therefore,  takes the number 6th spot for the poorest country in the world with a GDP/capita of $600.


5.Guinea Bissau:

Guinea Bissau,  a country situated in west Africa with an estimated population of 1,600,000 has a GDP/capita of $600; one of the lowest in the world. Its human development index is also one of the lowest in the world. More than 65% of the population lives below the poverty line. Due to a prolonged economic instability; microeconomic imbalances have been enhanced and have weakened social conditions as well. The economy depends majorly upon agriculture. Cashew nuts, fish and ground nuts are its highlighted exports, yet is to be counted among the poorest countries of the world.


04: Liberia

Liberia is a very poor country and has a GDP/capita of $500 only. Presently Liberia is recuperating from the persistent effects of the civil war and related economic disruption, with around 85% of its population living below the international poverty line. On average, 10 years of education is acquired by the children and so the country’s education sector is in held back by insufficient schools and colleges lacking the provision of qualified teachers too. With improper infrastructure, health and care and several other facilities Liberia comes in the world’s poorest countries’ list too.

03: Burundi


Burundi is the part of the world’s 5 most poorest countries. It has a $400 GDP per capita. Burundi has a low GDP chiefly because of civil wars, poor access to education, high corruption rate, the consequences of HIV/AIDS, the lack of economic activity, poor legal system and its landlocked geography. With a considerable amount of emigration, the nation is densely populated. 80% of its population lives in poverty. Most remarkably in the 20th century, famines and droughts have struck Burundi. According to the World Food Programme 56.8% of its children under the age of five suffer from chronic malnutrition. Therefore, Burundi mainly depends on foreign aid.


02: Chad


Located as a landlocked country in Africa, Chad is principally agriculture-centric with and underdeveloped industrial sector .The political instability of the country is its prime reason for a weak economy. The GDP (purchasing power parity) in the year 2012 is approximately US$19.6 billion. It also is one of the most corrupt countries in the world. Crude oil has become the predominant source of export earnings, since 2003.With around 80% of the population living under the poverty line, Chad is enrolled in the list of the world’s poorest countries and is considered as an abortive state by the Fund for Peace.


01: Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe, located in the southern part of Africa, is officially declared to be the poorest nation in the world, with a very low GDP/capita of $200. Its economy endures many hardships; hyperinflation, unemployment, corruption and poverty. The public sector being the dominating one, Zimbabwe has a mixed economy. Based on 2008 estimations, it has an inflation rate of 14.9%. Even though the nation is quite nature gifted with gold, chromite, asbestos, coal, copper, gold, nickel, platinum, the collapsing political, economic and social conditions have led to poverty, large scale migration and unemployment.


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Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Cars – 2012

Buying a perfect and economical car is a huge thing to do these days as you are spending a lot of money and still you are not sure which car will be the best for you, you want to save money as much as you can there are two ways either to buy a cheap car but at the end you will be spending a lot of money on the fuel. Second is to buy a car which might be expensive when you are buying it but they are so fuel efficient that you will surely love the performance of your car.
So, its 2012 here and all you people who want to switch from the regular global cars to hybrid ones and also looking for the fuel efficient cars we have made this list of top 10 most Fuel Efficient Cars 2012
Cheers!

10. Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry is at the tenth place and is the best fuel efficient cars that you will be experiencing a 43 MPG city and 39 MPG highway. It has a really fine exterior and interior design. The 2012 Camry has the best feature of transitioning from gas to the electric power. Camry 2012 is available in two trims that are LE and XLE which are the best for the fuel economy, space, smart interior and exterior plus a bigger trunk!

9. Honda Insight

Honda Insight is the car who has always been competing the Toyota Prius, it is the cost and fuel effective car that gives a 41/44 MPG rating. The Honda Insight has the most different design which actually has the aerodynamic enhancements and has now reduced friction components as well. Insight has been in the market since 2009 but this year it is a totally new Honda Insight you will be looking at with a totally Smart exterior and interior style and yes! A real faster action it is called.

8. Lexus CT200h

Lexus CT200h is a luxurious car that gives a 43/40 mpg rating and is a low selling car but if you want to switch over to hybrid cars then it is a perfect option for you. This hybrid car has the luxury segment too which is not common these days, Lexus CT200h comes in a compact design and is one of the most fuel efficient cars in the world.

7. Ford Fusion Hybrid

Ford Fusion Hybrid has the impression in the market that it is the best hybrid car in the market. It gives 41 in the City and 36 to 39 on highway. Ford fusion Hybrid has the most roomy interior and fuel economy is perfect. It is also said that Fusion Hybrid is the 2012 US News Best Hybrid Car for the Money.

6. Honda Civic Hybrid

Honda Civic is all in with all new features for this year 2012. These features include the fuel economy feature that makes it to come at the 6th place. It has the same mpg rating on both highway and city that is 44. In the previous year it was 40/43 mpg. The interior space has increased and with a few adjustments it has become really expensive even more expensive than the Chevrolet Cruze or Toyota Prius.

5. Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius is a totally family car with enough room and one of the most economical electric cars in the world, the Toyota Prius offers a plug-in service this year. It gives 51 mpg city and 48 mpg highway. Toyota Prius is known best as it is the first car to hit the 50 mpg average mark and no doubt the best selling hybrid in the world.

4. Chevrolet Volt

Chevrolet Volt has the MPG rating of 58/62 that gives it a place 4 in the list, the best part about Chevrolet volt is that it uses both gasoline and electricity. You get a battery with which you can drive gas and a gas generator which produces electricity so you can go 375 more miles plus the already driven 55 miles. It is one of the best fuel efficient cars in the world that runs on more than electricity.

3. Ford Transit Connect Electric

Ford Transit Connect Electric Car is a complete package of the green slogans saying “Zero-Emissions” and “100 percent electric”. Ford Transit Connect Electric basically uses the strategy of rolling out the existing global vehicles and converting them into hybrid and electric versions as soon as possible. This car has the MPG rating of 62/62 and is full of capacity so you can carry around load on it, but still will get the required output

2. Nissan Leaf

Another electric car with 106 MPG in city and 92 MPG on highway, yes that surely makes it worth purchasing as it comes at the second position I the most fuel efficient cars in the world. If you charge this car up for like 7 hours and you have a 220 volt outlet. These is also a special charger designed that gives you 80% charge when you just charge your car for like 30 minutes.

1. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Electric Cars are so in these days and Mitsubishi I is one of the best cars to buy in 2012 because it is so fuel efficient that you can charge it up while you are at work or doing stuff at home. Mitsubishi I is not only fuel but also a cost efficient car and is called the most fuel efficient car of the year. MiEV is not spacious but a totally must buy if you are looking for a fuel efficient car. It is rated at 126 mpg in the city and 99 mpg on the highway that makes it almost 112 MPG and the total fuel cost annually for this car is $540.

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