Interesting statistics of places around the world

1. Interesting StatisticsInteresting Statistics
by Mary McGaghby Mary McGagh
I do not know anything about the validityI do not know anything about the validity
of these statistics.of these statistics.

2. The World’s Hottest PlaceThe World’s Hottest Place
Death Valley National Park-Death Valley National Park---
California and Nevada located east ofCalifornia and Nevada located east of
the Sierra Nevadathe Sierra Nevada
The highest air temperature everThe highest air temperature ever
recorded on earth was 134 degrees.recorded on earth was 134 degrees.
July 10, 1913July 10, 1913

4. The World’s Coldest PlaceThe World’s Coldest Place
East Antarctic PlateauEast Antarctic Plateau
On the high ridge: -135.8 degreesOn the high ridge: -135.8 degrees
Recorded in August 2010Recorded in August 2010

6. World’s Most Populated CityWorld’s Most Populated City
Shanghai, ChinaShanghai, China
24,150,000 permanent inhabitants24,150,000 permanent inhabitants

8. World’s Least Populated CityWorld’s Least Populated City
Vatican CityVatican City
With a population of 842, the city-With a population of 842, the city-
state of Vatican City is the smalleststate of Vatican City is the smallest
city and state in the world.city and state in the world.

10. World’s Wealthiest CityWorld’s Wealthiest City
TokyoTokyo
Tokyo tops the charts with GDP ofTokyo tops the charts with GDP of
$1,520 billion.$1,520 billion.
The city beats New York by a mereThe city beats New York by a mere
$310 billion.$310 billion.

12. World’s Poorest CityWorld’s Poorest City
KinshasaKinshasa,, Democratic Republic of theDemocratic Republic of the
CongoCongo, the poorest country in the world., the poorest country in the world.
GDP of $55 billionGDP of $55 billion
Many of its residents live on less than $1 aMany of its residents live on less than $1 a
day.day.
They still chose to participateThey still chose to participate
in the Ice Bucket Challenge.in the Ice Bucket Challenge.

14. Highest Point in the WorldHighest Point in the World
MountMount EverestEverest--located in the--located in the
HimalayasHimalayas
Towering 29,029 feet, the top ofTowering 29,029 feet, the top of
Mount Everest is the closest you canMount Everest is the closest you can
get to touching space while stillget to touching space while still
standing on Earth.standing on Earth.

16. Lowest Point in the WorldLowest Point in the World
Challenger DeepChallenger Deep
35,797 feet below sea level at the bottom35,797 feet below sea level at the bottom
of the Mariana Trench, which is located inof the Mariana Trench, which is located in
the western Pacific Oceanthe western Pacific Ocean
Only 3 people have ever made it to theOnly 3 people have ever made it to the
bottom, one of which was filmmakerbottom, one of which was filmmaker
James Cameron.James Cameron.

18. Most Photographed PlaceMost Photographed Place
The Guggenheim, New York CityThe Guggenheim, New York City
In today’s world of cell phone cameras andIn today’s world of cell phone cameras and
social media, companies are able tosocial media, companies are able to
monitor everything that we do.monitor everything that we do.
Geotagged data was culled by SightsmapGeotagged data was culled by Sightsmap
using a Google-based image sharingusing a Google-based image sharing
software.software.
This contradicts information that I haveThis contradicts information that I have
read that the Eiffel Tower, Paris, is theread that the Eiffel Tower, Paris, is the
most popular and most photographedmost popular and most photographed
attraction.attraction.

19. Most Photographed PlaceMost Photographed Place
 The Guggenheim in New YorkThe Guggenheim in New York
 Geotagged data was culled byGeotagged data was culled by
Sightsmap using a Google-basedSightsmap using a Google-based
image sharing software, and it canimage sharing software, and it can
now show us the most photographednow show us the most photographed
places in the world, right down to theplaces in the world, right down to the
landmark.landmark.

20. The World’s Most PopularThe World’s Most Popular
CountryCountry
GermanyGermany
BBC World Country Rating Poll: GermanyBBC World Country Rating Poll: Germany
came out on top as the most positivelycame out on top as the most positively
viewed country in the world. [Really, whatviewed country in the world. [Really, what
year, I wonder!]year, I wonder!]
Indeed, could this be because Germany’sIndeed, could this be because Germany’s
economy is booming in comparison to thateconomy is booming in comparison to that
of other European countries!of other European countries!

22. The Wettest Spot on EarthThe Wettest Spot on Earth
Mawsynram, IndiaMawsynram, India
It rains an average of 467.35 inchesIt rains an average of 467.35 inches
per year.per year.
In 1985 there was a record of 1000In 1985 there was a record of 1000
inches.inches.

24. The Driest Spot on EarthThe Driest Spot on Earth
The Atacama DesertThe Atacama Desert
The 600 miles of South America’sThe 600 miles of South America’s
desertdesert
The desert has an average of 4The desert has an average of 4
inches of rain every thousand years.inches of rain every thousand years.

26. Sunniest Place on EarthSunniest Place on Earth
Yuma, ArizonaYuma, Arizona
The sun shines for an average of 11 hoursThe sun shines for an average of 11 hours
a day.a day.
The forecast is sun for 90 percent of theThe forecast is sun for 90 percent of the
year.year.
This is an average of a total of 4015This is an average of a total of 4015
daylight hours a year.daylight hours a year.
I wonder about the incidence ofI wonder about the incidence of
melanoma!melanoma!

28. Most Expensive City to Live InMost Expensive City to Live In
SingaporeSingapore
The city recently surpassed Tokyo inThe city recently surpassed Tokyo in
2014.2014.
Cars can cost between 4-6 timesCars can cost between 4-6 times
what they cost in the US or UK.what they cost in the US or UK.
An example: a Toyota Prius costsAn example: a Toyota Prius costs
about $150,000.about $150,000.

30. Least Expensive CityLeast Expensive City
Mumbai,Mumbai, IndiaIndia—according to the—according to the
Worldwide Cost of Living Index 2014Worldwide Cost of Living Index 2014
For some perspective, a loaf of breadFor some perspective, a loaf of bread
that would cost $3.36 in Singaporethat would cost $3.36 in Singapore
would cost only $.91 in Mumbai.would cost only $.91 in Mumbai.

32. Country That Consumes theCountry That Consumes the
Most FoodMost Food
United StatesUnited States
We each eat an average of 3,770We each eat an average of 3,770
calories a day.calories a day.
The food on the following slide doesThe food on the following slide does
not look particularly appetizing!not look particularly appetizing!

34. The World’s Oldest CityThe World’s Oldest City
Damascus, SyriaDamascus, Syria
There is controversy over which cityThere is controversy over which city
gets to officially claim the title ofgets to officially claim the title of
“oldest continuously inhabited city.”“oldest continuously inhabited city.”
There is evidence of civilization thatThere is evidence of civilization that
extends back over 11,000 years inextends back over 11,000 years in
Damascus.Damascus.

36. Youngest Country in the WorldYoungest Country in the World
South SudanSouth Sudan
The people of South Sudan wereThe people of South Sudan were
formally recognized an independentformally recognized an independent
country in 2011, making it thecountry in 2011, making it the
youngest country.youngest country.

38. The World’s Most Visited CityThe World’s Most Visited City
LondonLondon
According to Master Card’s 2014 GlobalAccording to Master Card’s 2014 Global
Destinations City Index, the city receivesDestinations City Index, the city receives
about 18.69 million visitors annually,about 18.69 million visitors annually,
generating $19.3 billion in revenue.generating $19.3 billion in revenue.
This surprised me as I have readThis surprised me as I have read
repeatedly that Paris was the most visitedrepeatedly that Paris was the most visited
city in the world.city in the world.

40. The World’s Least PopularThe World’s Least Popular
CountryCountry
IranIran
On that same rating scale Iran cameOn that same rating scale Iran came
in last at a 59% negativity rating.in last at a 59% negativity rating.
Only 15% of people polled viewedOnly 15% of people polled viewed
Iran in a positive light.Iran in a positive light.

42. The World’s Most DangerousThe World’s Most Dangerous
CityCity
San Pedro Sula, HondurasSan Pedro Sula, Honduras
There are over 3 murders a day.There are over 3 murders a day.
The violence stems from the city’sThe violence stems from the city’s
role as a major hub for illegal drugrole as a major hub for illegal drug
and arms trafficking.and arms trafficking.

44. Most Caffeinated CountryMost Caffeinated Country
SwedenSweden
The Swedish consume an average ofThe Swedish consume an average of
388 mg of caffeine in coffee per388 mg of caffeine in coffee per
person, per day.person, per day.
I would be dancing all day andI would be dancing all day and
climbing the walls all night!climbing the walls all night!

46. Most Alcohol ConsumedMost Alcohol Consumed
BelarusBelarus
Each person above the age of 15Each person above the age of 15
drinks an average of 4.62 gallons ofdrinks an average of 4.62 gallons of
alcohol each year.alcohol each year.
WOW!WOW!

48. The Most Bicycle Friendly CityThe Most Bicycle Friendly City
Groningen, NetherlandsGroningen, Netherlands
About 50 percent of the populationAbout 50 percent of the population
commute via bicycle daily, makingcommute via bicycle daily, making
Groningen the city with the greatestGroningen the city with the greatest
proportion of cyclists in the world.proportion of cyclists in the world.

50. World’s Most Energy EfficientWorld’s Most Energy Efficient
CityCity
Reykjavik, IcelandReykjavik, Iceland
All of the energy and heat used by itsAll of the energy and heat used by its
citizens come from geothermal plants andcitizens come from geothermal plants and
renewable hydropower.renewable hydropower.
They expect to be completely free of fossilThey expect to be completely free of fossil
fuels by 2050.fuels by 2050.
The city has been replacing traditionalThe city has been replacing traditional
buses with hydrogen-fueled buses frombuses with hydrogen-fueled buses from
which the only emissions are water.which the only emissions are water.

52. Most Cat Friendly CountryMost Cat Friendly Country
United StatesUnited States
With a pet cat population of 76,43With a pet cat population of 76,43
million the US dominates the worldmillion the US dominates the world
stage for the most cat friendlystage for the most cat friendly
country.country.

54. Most Dog Friendly CountryMost Dog Friendly Country
United StatesUnited States
With a dog population of 61.1 millionWith a dog population of 61.1 million
the US has more than double thethe US has more than double the
amount of pet dogs than any otheramount of pet dogs than any other
country.country.
This surprises me because theThis surprises me because the
French certainly love their poodles.French certainly love their poodles.

56. Most Sexually Satisfied CountryMost Sexually Satisfied Country
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
The Swiss have liberal views and sexThe Swiss have liberal views and sex
education begins in kindergarten.education begins in kindergarten.
Switzerland might be the most progressiveSwitzerland might be the most progressive
and least sexually repressed country in theand least sexually repressed country in the
world.world.
Switzerland has one of the lowest teenSwitzerland has one of the lowest teen
birth rates in the world.birth rates in the world.
Really now, how can pollsters rely on whatReally now, how can pollsters rely on what
people say about their sex life!people say about their sex life!

57. Most Sexually Satisfied CountryMost Sexually Satisfied Country
 SwitzerlandSwitzerland
 The Swiss have liberal views and sexThe Swiss have liberal views and sex
education begins in kindergarten.education begins in kindergarten.
 Switzerland also holds the title ofSwitzerland also holds the title of
having one of the lowest teen birthhaving one of the lowest teen birth
rates in the world.rates in the world.

58. Least Sexually Satisfied CountryLeast Sexually Satisfied Country
JapanJapan
With its extreme conservatism only 15%With its extreme conservatism only 15%
of individuals reported having a fulfillingof individuals reported having a fulfilling
sex life.sex life.
Over 45% of Japanese women reportOver 45% of Japanese women report
being uninterested in sexual contact.being uninterested in sexual contact.
Considering their extreme conservatism, IConsidering their extreme conservatism, I
doubt that Japanese women are willing todoubt that Japanese women are willing to
discuss their sex life!discuss their sex life!

60. Most Emotional CountryMost Emotional Country
PhilippinesPhilippines
Polling citizens in 150 countries overPolling citizens in 150 countries over
the years of 2009-2011, researchersthe years of 2009-2011, researchers
found that the people of thefound that the people of the
Philippines were the most likely toPhilippines were the most likely to
respond emotionally to simplerespond emotionally to simple
questions about their day.questions about their day.

62. Least Emotional CountryLeast Emotional Country
SingaporeSingapore
That same study revealed thatThat same study revealed that
Singaporeans experience the leastSingaporeans experience the least
emotion day-to-day.emotion day-to-day.
Only 3 out of every 10 reported havingOnly 3 out of every 10 reported having
any emotional reactions to basic scenariosany emotional reactions to basic scenarios
or when describing their days.or when describing their days.
Indeed, I find this very strange!Indeed, I find this very strange!

64. Country with the Longest LifeCountry with the Longest Life
ExpectancyExpectancy
MonacoMonaco
According to the World Health Organization’sAccording to the World Health Organization’s
study from 2013, Monaco has the longest livingstudy from 2013, Monaco has the longest living
citizens with an average life expectancy of 87.2citizens with an average life expectancy of 87.2
years.years.
Men live an average 85.3 years.Men live an average 85.3 years.
Women live to an average of 89 years.Women live to an average of 89 years.
Monaco probably is 2Monaco probably is 2ndnd
only to Antibes for itsonly to Antibes for its
number of yacht owners. Perhaps that hasnumber of yacht owners. Perhaps that has
something to do with the longevity of itssomething to do with the longevity of its
population!population!

66. Country with the Lowest LifeCountry with the Lowest Life
ExpectancyExpectancy
Sierra LeoneSierra Leone
The population of Sierra Leone liveThe population of Sierra Leone live
an average of 47 years--average ofan average of 47 years--average of
47 years for the men and 48 for the47 years for the men and 48 for the
women.women.

68. Country with the Most AttractiveCountry with the Most Attractive
PeoplePeople
Brazil and AustraliaBrazil and Australia
Though the methods are hardlyThough the methods are hardly
scientific, a recent poll found thatscientific, a recent poll found that
men feel that Brazil tops the chartsmen feel that Brazil tops the charts
for the most attractive people [Thefor the most attractive people [The
men were probably referring to themen were probably referring to the
women!] while women feel that it iswomen!] while women feel that it is
Australia [referring only to the men,Australia [referring only to the men,
perhaps?].perhaps?].

70. Most Stressed-out CountryMost Stressed-out Country
NigeriaNigeria
If we consider the Homicide Rate,If we consider the Homicide Rate,
GDP per capita, Income Inequality,GDP per capita, Income Inequality,
Corruption and Unemployment,Corruption and Unemployment,
Nigeria is the most stressed-outNigeria is the most stressed-out
country in the world.country in the world.

72. Least Stressed-out CountryLeast Stressed-out Country
NorwayNorway
If we consider the same factors,If we consider the same factors,
Norway can be deemed the leastNorway can be deemed the least
stressed-out country in the world.stressed-out country in the world.

74. Country with the HighestCountry with the Highest
Average IQAverage IQ
Hong KongHong Kong
Many factors affect an IQ score ranging fromMany factors affect an IQ score ranging from
national and personal wealth to simply whonational and personal wealth to simply who
creates the test.creates the test.
Therefore, the findings are highly controversial.Therefore, the findings are highly controversial.
Hong Kong is a special administrative region ofHong Kong is a special administrative region of
China, meaning that it falls within the sovereigntyChina, meaning that it falls within the sovereignty
of the People’s Republic of China. It does notof the People’s Republic of China. It does not
form part of Mainland China and it has its ownform part of Mainland China and it has its own
government.government.
Hong Kong was under British control until 1997.Hong Kong was under British control until 1997.

76. Country with the Lowest AverageCountry with the Lowest Average
IQIQ
Equatorial GuineaEquatorial Guinea
According to “IQ and the Wealth ofAccording to “IQ and the Wealth of
Nations,” Equatorial Guinea is at theNations,” Equatorial Guinea is at the
low end of the global IQ range.low end of the global IQ range.

78. World’s Most Well-connected forWorld’s Most Well-connected for
InternetInternet
Seoul, South KoreaSeoul, South Korea
If we consider average connection speed,If we consider average connection speed,
availability (weighted towards freeavailability (weighted towards free
access), openness to innovation, supportaccess), openness to innovation, support
of public data and privacy/security, Seoulof public data and privacy/security, Seoul
is the winner.is the winner.
The city has 10,000 governmentThe city has 10,000 government
supported free WiFi locations and ansupported free WiFi locations and an
internet speed that goes unchallengedinternet speed that goes unchallenged
globally.globally.
Seoul is an internet junkie’s paradise!Seoul is an internet junkie’s paradise!

80. MusicMusic
Autumn LeavesAutumn Leaves
Joseph Kosma--composerJoseph Kosma--composer
Jacques Prévert--lyrics in French-originally a 1945Jacques Prévert--lyrics in French-originally a 1945
French songFrench song Les feuilles mortesLes feuilles mortes (literally “The(literally “The
Dead Leaves”)Dead Leaves”)
Johnny Mercer--lyrics in English in 1947Johnny Mercer--lyrics in English in 1947
Roger Williams-Roger Williams--arrangement in 1955 made the-arrangement in 1955 made the
song a number 1 hit in the US, remaining in thatsong a number 1 hit in the US, remaining in that
position for 4 weeks.position for 4 weeks.
The filmThe film Autumn LeavesAutumn Leaves (1956) starring Joan(1956) starring Joan
Crawford featured the song as sung by Nat KingCrawford featured the song as sung by Nat King
Cole.Cole.