7 Richest Countries In The World- The List Is Shocking

Posted by: frank mubiru in Business May 2, 2016

5) Hong Kong SAR GDP (PPP): $50,716

Another fifth world’s richest nation
Lying on China’s South coast, Hong Kong is the fifth country in this list based on per capita income.^[3] It has a high GDP and it is a leading financial destination in the world as well as in Asia. It is a specially administrated region with its own currency but defense services from China.^[1]
HKD/USD = 7.7500

6) Brunei Darussalam GDP (PPP): $50,440

Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan

Located in Southeast Asia, Brunei generates its revenues from crude oil and natural gas exports.^[1] Revenues from petroleum contribute around 90% of its GDP. With a small population of less than half-a-million, Brunei is one of the least densely populated country in the world.^[5] Its sultan is one of the richest people in the world.

7) United States of America GDP (PPP): $49,601

Capital: Washington DC

This country needs no introduction.^[5] The most powerful country in the world and the most powerful economy in the world, United States (US) leads the globe in science and technology and nearly in every research field which can be thought of.^[5] It is the largest exporter of weapons and also other goods and services. This rich country in the world has a GDP of around 15 trillion US Dollars which makes it the richest and biggest economy in the world. It is one of the wealthiest economy on planet Earth. On the American continent, this country is second to none. Thus it is also the richest country in the American continent.^[1]

Source: nairaland

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