Most diverse country in the world – India
In almost every category – culturally, economically, climatically, racially, linguistically, ethnically, and religiously India is the most diverse country in the whole world.
Most overweight population – Nauru
95% of its population being overweight. The small island nation of Nauru is the fattest country on the earth.
Has 350 sheep for every person – Falkand Islands (UK)
Population of this country is 3,000 people. The Falkland Islands are home to approximately half-a million-sheep. Not surprisingly wool is a major export in this country.
Most lakes in the world – Canada
With over 3 million lakes 9% of Canadian territory is actually fresh water and over 60% of all the lakes in the world are found within its borders.
Largest number of tanks – Russia
Russia has by far the most tanks of any army in the whole world (21,000)
The land of no rivers – Saudi Arabia
Sounds a bit strange doesn’t it? For a country as big as Saudi Arabia there has to be at least some sort of flowing water. Well, there isn’t. Most of their fresh water comes from desalinization plants or underground reservoirs.
Fastest disappearing nation – Ukraine
With a natural decrease in population of .8% annually.
Most of its citizens live abroad – Malta
After some rough economic times coupled with an increased birth rate, Malta experienced significant emigration. It was so significant that there are now more Maltese living abroad than within the country itself.
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