Countries are said to be rich if people living there are earning enough so they can support themselves. Following are the names of top 10 richest countries in the world. These countries are on the top of GDP per capita recorded according to data gathered in 2012. GDP value is calculated in US dollars and measured in 3 ways:
The Output value: Measures the goods and services produced by all sectors of the economy
The Expenditure value: Represents the amount of goods and services purchased by households, by government along with investments and exports minus imports.
The Income value: Measures the amounts of money generated in terms of profits and wages.
1- Qatar
Qatar is the number one place in the list of the richest countries, the official language is Arabic and also a Muslim County. The gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Qatar is very high, counting $102, 768, 60. It is situated in Asia. Its capital is Doha. The currency used in this country is Qatari Riyal.
Continent: Asia
Capital: Doha
Currency: Qatar Riyal
GDP: 102, 768, 60$
2- Luxembourg
The majority of Luxembourg is Roman Catholic and the official language of Luxembourg is German and French. The gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Luxembourg is US $ 80, 679.06$. It is situated in the continent of Europe. Its capital is Luxembourg. The currency used in this country is Euro.
Continent: Europe
Capital: Luxembourg
Currency: Euro
GDP: 80, 679.06$
3- Singapore
Singapore is a secular country and people who live in this country belong to several religions Islam, Hindu, Christianity, Chinese Template and other and the official language is English. The gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Singapore is 60, 883.33 $. The country is situated in Asia . Its capital is Singapore. The currency used in this country is Singapore Dollar.
Continent: Asia
Capital: Singapore
Currency: Singapore Dollar
GDP: 60, 883.33$
4- Norway
The gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Norway is 55, 264.45$. It is situated in the Northern Europe . Its capital is Oslo. The currency used in this country is Norwegian Krone.
Continent: Europe
Capital: Oslo
Currency: Norwegian Krone
GDP: 55, 264.45 $
5- Hong Kong
The gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Hong Kong is 50, 708.95 $. It is situated in the continent of Asia. Its capital is Hongkong. The currency used in this country is Hong Kong Dollar.
Continent: Asia
Capital: Hongkong
Currency: Hong Kong Dollar
GDP: 50, 708.95$
6- Brunei
The gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Brunei is 50, 526.35$. Brunei is situated in Asia and the capital is Bandar Seri. The currency used in this country is Brunei Dollar.
Continent: Asia
Capital: Bandar Seri
Currency: Brunei Dollar
GDP: 50, 526.35$
7- United States Of America
The gross Domestic Product (GDP) of The United States of America is 49, 802.15$. The U.S. is situated in the continent of North America. The capital is Washington DC. The currency used in this country is US Dollar.
Continent: North America
Capital: Washington DC
Currency: US Dollar
GDP: 49, 802.15$
8- United Arab Emirates
The gross Domestic Product (GDP) of The United Arab Emirates is 48, 992.47$. It is situated in the continent of Asia. Its capital is Abu Dhabi. The currency used in this country is United Arab Emirates Dirham.
Continent: Asia
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham
GDP: 48, 992.47$
9- Switzerland
The gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Switzerland is 45, 285.8$. Switzerland is situated in the Central Europe. Its capital is Berne. The currency used in this country is Swiss Franc. The official languages of Switzerland are German, Italian, French, Romansch but the German is spoken by over 72% of the inhabitants.
Continent: Europe
Capital: Berne
Currency: Swiss Franc
GDP: 45, 285.8$
10-Kuwait
In the Kuwait 85% population is Muslim while 15% is represented by other religions like Hindus, Christian, Parsi, etc… The gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Kuwait is 43, 846.72$. It is situated in the continent of Asia. Its capital is Kuwait City and the currency used in this country is Kuwaiti Dinar.
Continent: Asia
Capital: Kuwait City
Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar
GDP: 43, 846.72$
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