Every country in the world is unique in its own way. Even a few miles on either side of a border will allow you to see and experience completely new things. Countries are gifted with a limited set of resources that the people have to try to capitalize on. Countries also have varied priorities based on their needs and preferences. This is why certain countries can be great in one facet of life and totally bomb in other areas. Here is a list of 7 strange things that some countries excel in.
7. Go-Karts
7. Go-Karts
Italy has been an automotive giant for a long time now, and they only intend to get better at this area over time. Now they are spreading their expertise to little automobiles as well, and currently produce the best Go-karts in the world.
6. Uranium
6. Uranium
The land down under is famous for many things, but did you know the are the kings of uranium? Uranium is extremely toxic and very harmful to your body, but Australia has such large supplies, that they produce nearly 31% of the world’s uranium.
5. Drugs
5. Drugs
Afghanistan is not the best place to visit right now, unless you are looking for some drugs. The country has always produced some of the best opium in the world, but they also boast of great reserves in cannabis, hashish and heroin.
4. Piracy
4. Piracy
Piracy is a practice that affects a lot of people in the world. Most countries are trying to crack down on this problem in some way, but Armenia seems to have lost complete control of the situation. According to a recent survey, nearly 92% of all software in Armenia are pirated.
3. Billionaires
3. Billionaires
Russia, the country everyone is afraid of on some level, also happens to have the highest number of billionaires in the world. According to a recent study, the country has a staggering 64 billionaires living in Moscow alone.
2. Healthy Babies
2. Healthy Babies
Singapore is a small developed country that has focused its attention on preserving the interests of the younger generation. They have an outstanding infant mortality rate, one of the best in the world. In contrast, they also have one of the lowest birth rates in the world as well.
1. Beautiful Women
1. Beautiful Women
Venezuela has a rich history of producing some of the most beautiful and stunning women on the planet. Venezuela has won 19 major beauty pageants so far, more than any other country in the world. Next time you are looking for a hot date, you know which country you need to head to.
