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The U.S. Travel Association tracks the nationalities of foreigners who visit the United States. In 2013, more Canadians traveled to the U.S. than residents of any other country. Residence of travelers to the U.S. 2013 arrivals 1. Canada 23… Read more
The U.S. Travel Association tracks the nationalities of foreigners who visit the United States. In 2012, more Canadians traveled to the U.S. than residents of any other country. Residence of travelers to the U.S. 2012 arrivals Percent change… Read more
The U.S. Travel Association tracks the nationalities of foreigners who visit the United States. In 2011, more Canadians traveled to the U.S. than residents of any other country. Residence of travelers to the U.S. 2011 Arrivals 1. Canada 21 million 2… Read more
The U.S. Travel Association tracks the nationalities of foreigners who visit the United States. In 2009, more Canadians traveled to the U.S. than residents of any other country. Residence of travelers to the U.S. 2009 Arrivals 1. Canada 17,964,450 2… Read more
Residence of travelers to the U.S. Arrivals 1. Canada 17,746,000 2. Mexico 14,333,000 3. United Kingdom 4,497,858 4. Japan 3,531,489 5. Germany 1,524,151… Read more
Get economic data including gross domestic product, real growth rate, and rate of inflation. /**/ /**/ CountryGDP/PPPGDP per capita Real growth rate (%)Inflation (%)1Afghanistan27 billion$900 8.213.32Albania24 billion$8,000 3.53.63Algeria251 billion$7,300 3.354American Samoa575 million$8,000 3NA5Andorra3… Read more
Get economic data including gross domestic product, real growth rate, and rate of inflation. Country GDP/PPP GDP/PPP per capita Real growth rate (%) Inflation (%) Afghanistan $22.3 billion $800 3.5% 30.5% Albania 22.9 billion 6,800 3.7 2.1 Algeria 239.6 billion 7,000 2.6 4… Read more
Get economic data including gross domestic product, real growth rate, and rate of inflation. Country GDP/PPP GDP/PPP per capita Real growth rate (%) Inflation (%) Afghanistan $23 billion $800 7.5% 13%1 Albania 21.82 billion 6,000 6.1 4 Algeria 235.5 billion 7,000 3 3.6… Read more
Country GDP/PPP GDP/PPPper capita Real growth rate(%) Inflation(%) Afghanistan $35 billion $800 7.5% 16.31% Albania… Read more
From 2000 to this final list published in 2011, the National Trust for Historic Preservation designated a dozen distinctive places for Americans to visit. According to Richard Moe, president of the National Trust, “The communities named to this list are pockets of serenity amid the sprawl, clutter, and… Read more
Each year the National Trust for Historic Preservation designates a dozen distinctive places for Americans to visit. According to Richard Moe, president of the National Trust, “The communities named to this list are pockets of serenity amid the sprawl, clutter, and homogenization that have overwhelmed… Read more
Each year the National Trust for Historic Preservation designates a dozen distinctive places for Americans to visit. According to Richard Moe, president of the National Trust, “The communities named to this list are pockets of serenity amid the sprawl, clutter, and homogenization that have overwhelmed… Read more
Each year the National Trust for Historic Preservation designates a dozen distinctive places for Americans to visit. According to Richard Moe, president of the National Trust, “The communities named to this list are pockets of serenity amid the sprawl, clutter, and homogenization that have overwhelmed… Read more
From Netherlands to Japan by Beth Rowen Related Links Economic Statistics by Country Gap Between Rich and Poor: World Income Inequality Measuring Global Poverty     The Commitment to Development Index (CDI) rated 21 rich countries on how much they help poor countries build prosperity, good government, and… Read more
In 2011, leading manufacturers in the highly competitive global arms market sought higher profits and expanded political influence in weapons sales to developing nations. The value of all arms transfer agreements with developing nations more than doubled from $32.7 billion in 2010 to nearly $71.5 billion in 2011. The… Read more
The following table lists the date, location, and magnitude of major earthquakes around the world during 2016. Date Region Magnitude Number killed Feb. 6 Taiwan 6.4 59+ Source: various See also: The… Read more
(Bold indicates activity in 2008, 2009, and 2010) The following table shows the recent and ongoing volcanic history around the world by year of activity and volcano name. Volcano Year of last eruption or activity Adatara, Honshu, Japan… Read more
The following table includes information about the most fatal mining accidents in the United States. Only accidents with ten or more fatalities are listed. Year Day Mine Location Type Fatalities 201004/05Upper Big Branch Mine-South, Performance Coal CompanyRaleigh County, Montcoal… Read more
The following table lists the date, location, and magnitude of major earthquakes around the world during 2015. Date Region Magnitude Number killed March 29 off Papua New Guinea 7.5 0 April 25… Read more
The following table gives the number of people who died in major earthquakes in 2014. The magnitude of each earthquake is also shown. Magnitudes listed are moment magnitudes, the newest, most uniformly applicable magnitude scale. Date Region Magnitude Number… Read more