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Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax: Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax)". Prices in current USD.
Crime > Crime levels: Level of crime. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How serious you feel the level of crime is?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Crime > Suicide rates > Suicide rate (both sexes): Suicides per 100’000 residents per year.
Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents: Number of privately owned small firearms per 100 residents.
Crime > Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate: Homicides per 100’000 residents. Homicide is the death of a person purposefully inflicted by another person (it excludes suicides) outside of a state of war. Homicide is a broader category than murder, as it also includes manslaughter. The exact legal definition varies across countries, some of which include infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia and deaths caused by dangerous driving.
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -: This entry records the difference between national government revenues and expenditures, expressed as a percent of GDP. A positive (+) number indicates that revenues exceeded expenditures (a budget surplus), while a negative (-) number indicates the reverse (a budget deficit). Normalizing the data, by dividing the budget balance by GDP, enables easy comparisons across countries and indicates whether a national government saves or borrows money. Countries with high budget deficits (relative to their GDPs) generally have more difficulty raising funds to finance expenditures, than those with lower deficits.
Geography > Area > Comparative: The area of various small countries expressed in comparison to various areas within the United States of America.
Geography > Area > Land: Total land area in square kilometres
Geography > Climate: A brief description of typical weather regimes throughout the year.
Geography > Land area > Square miles: Country land area.
Government > Government type: A description of the basic form of government (e.g., republic, constitutional monarchy, federal republic, parliamentary democracy, military dictatorship).
Government > Legal system: A brief description of the legal system's historical roots, role in government, and acceptance of International Court of Justice (ICJ) jurisdiction.
Government > Legislative branch: This entry contains information on the structure (unicameral, bicameral, tricameral), formal name, number of seats, and term of office. Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election. Election results includes the percent of vote and/or number of seats held by each party in the last election.
Military > Air force > Combat aircraft: Number of fighter aircrafts (fixed wing aircrafts with combat capability).
People > Population: Population, total refers to the total population.
Geography > Geographic coordinates: This entry includes rounded latitude and longitude figures for the purpose of finding the approximate geographic center of an entity and is based on the Gazetteer of Conventional Names, Third Edition, August 1988, US Board on Geographic Names and on other sources.
Religion > Religions: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
Cost of living > Local purchasing power: Local Purchasing Power shows relative purchasing power in buying goods and services in a given city for the average wage in that city. If domestic purchasing power is 40, this means that the inhabitants of that city with the average salary can afford to buy 60% less typical goods and services than New York City residents with an average salary.
Military > Army > Main battle tanks: Number of main battle tanks.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro). Prices in current USD.
Economy > Unemployment rate: This entry contains the percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
People > Ethnic groups: This entry provides a rank ordering of ethnic groups starting with the largest and normally includes the percent of total population.
Government > Suffrage: The age at enfranchisement and whether the right to vote is universal or restricted
Geography > Area > Total: Total area in square kilometers
Government > Constitution: The dates of adoption, revisions, and major amendments to a nation's constitution
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use: Estimate of percentage of 15-64 year old population who use Cannabis.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage: Minimum wage.
No date was available from the Wikipedia article, so we used the date of retrieval.
Government > Judicial branch: The name(s) of the highest court(s) and a brief description of the selection process for members.
Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people: Motor vehicles per 1000 people.
No date was available from the Wikipedia article, so we used the date of retrieval.
People > Birth rate: The average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population at midyear; also known as crude birth rate. The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth. It depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population.
Crime > Drugs > Opiates use: Annual prevalence.
Economy > Budget > Revenues: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year.
Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year): Year of last use.
Government > Political parties and leaders: Significant political organizations and their leaders.
Economy > Economy > Overview: This entry briefly describes the type of economy, including the degree of market orientation, the level of economic development, the most important natural resources, and the unique areas of specialization. It also characterizes major economic events and policy changes in the most recent 12 months and may include a statement about one or two key future macroeconomic trends.
Economy > Exports: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise exports on an f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet: Cabinet includes the official name for any body of high-ranking advisers roughly comparable to a U.S. Cabinet. Also notes the method for selection of members.
Military > Budget: Annual defense budget in billion USD.
Economy > GDP > Per capita: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
People > Death rate: The average annual number of deaths during a year per 1,000 population at midyear; also known as crude death rate. The death rate, while only a rough indicator of the mortality situation in a country, accurately indicates the current mortality impact on population growth. This indicator is significantly affected by age distribution, and most countries will eventually show a rise in the overall death rate, in spite of continued decline in mortality at all ages, as declining fertility results in an aging population.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a bottle of water (1.5 liter). Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g). Prices in current USD.
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders: Organizations with leaders involved in politics, but not standing for legislative election.
Geography > Natural resources: A country's mineral, petroleum, hydropower, and other resources of commercial importance.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution.
People > Population growth rate: The average annual percent change in the population, resulting from a surplus (or deficit) of births over deaths and the balance of migrants entering and leaving a country. The rate may be positive or negative. The growth rate is a factor in determining how great a burden would be imposed on a country by the changing needs of its people for infrastructure (e.g., schools, hospitals, housing, roads), resources (e.g., food, water, electricity), and jobs. Rapid population growth can be seen as threatening by neighboring countries.
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita: Total land area in square kilometres Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita: The total number of mobile cellular telephones in use. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people: Internet users. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment: Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment". Prices in current USD.
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years: Crime increasing in the past 3 years. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "In the past three years would you say the level of crime in your community has increased, stayed about the same, or decreased?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime: Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP: Public debt as % of GDP (CIA).
No date was available from the Wikipedia article, so we used the date of retrieval.
Economy > Public debt: This entry records the cumulatiive total of all government borrowings less repayments that are denominated in a country's home currency. Public debt should not be confused with external debt, which reflects the foreign currency liabilities of both the private and public sector and must be financed out of foreign exchange earnings.
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices: This entry furnishes the annual percent change in consumer prices compared with the previous year's consumer prices.
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night: Safety walking alone during night. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the night?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Language > Languages: A rank ordering of languages starting with the largest and sometimes includes the percent of total population speaking that language.
Transport > Road network length > Km: Length of road network in kilometers in European Union countries.
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services: This entry is derived from Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin, which shows where production takes place in an economy. The distribution gives the percentage contribution of agriculture, industry, and services to total GDP, and will total 100 percent of GDP if the data are complete. Agriculture includes farming, fishing, and forestry. Industry includes mining, manufacturing, energy production, and construction. Services cover government activities, communications, transportation, finance, and all other private economic activities that do not produce material goods.
Economy > Exports per capita: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise exports on an f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 liter of regular Milk. Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release: Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat". Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes: 1 Pair of Nike Shoes. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "1 Pair of Nike Shoes". Prices in current USD.
Government > Administrative divisions: This entry generally gives the numbers, designatory terms, and first-order administrative divisions as approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (BGN). Changes that have been reported but not yet acted on by BGN are noted.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index: Rent Index is estimation of prices of renting apartments in the city compared to New York City. If Rent index is 80, Numbeo estimates that price for renting in that city is 80% of price in New York.
Education > Literacy > Total population: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
Health > Quality of health care system > Health care system index: Health Care Index is an estimation of the overall quality of the health care system, health care professionals, equipment, staff, doctors, cost, etc.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen: Average prize of a dozen eggs. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked about the prize of a dozen eggs. Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre: Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index: This index measures the degree of inequality in the distribution of family income in a country. The index is calculated from the Lorenz curve, in which cumulative family income is plotted against the number of families arranged from the poorest to the ric
Religion > Religions > All: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar: Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)". Prices in current USD.
Military > Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is comprised of 22 indicators in the three categories ongoing domestic or international conflicts; societal safety; and security and militarization. A low index value indicates a peaceful and safe country.
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita: This entry is the total oil consumed in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Geography > Terrain: A brief description of the topography
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population: The average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Transport > Road > Motorway length: Total network length of all motorways in km.
Military > Service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of sevice obligation.
Geography > Location: The country's regional location, neighboring countries, and adjacent bodies of water.
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost: Cost to you. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cost to you". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Lifestyle > Quality of life index: Quality of Life Index is an estimation of overall quality of life by using empirical formula (the formula is an our opinion and it's based on experiments). The actual formula might be changed. Currently, we put the highest weight to pollution - if the environment is polluted too much, the economy or safety cannot fulfill it. We put the second highest importance to safety, since it is more important to feel safe rather than wealthy, in our opinion. etc. The number 65 is added so that the numbers are in such range so it rarely goes under zero (65 is a range modifier).
Labor > Labor force > By occupation: Component parts of the labor force by occupation.
Labor > Unemployment rate: The percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution: Air Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Conflict > Terrorism > Global Terrorism Index: Score on Global Terrorism Index. A high value indicates that a country is affected by many terrorist incidents with a strong impact in terms of fatalities, injuries and damaged property.
Culture > Happy Planet Index: The Happy Planet Index (HPI) is calculated from three components: Perceived well-being, life expectancy and ecological footprint. A higher value indicates a happier population.
Government > Executive branch > Head of government: Head of government includes the name and title of the top administrative leader who is designated to manage the day-to-day activities of the government. For example, in the UK, the monarch is the chief of state, and the prime minister is the head of government. In the US, the president is both the chief of state and the head of government.
Geography > Coastline: The total length of the boundary between the land area (including islands) and the sea.
Labor > Labor force: The total labor force figure
Environment > Current issues: This entry lists the most pressing and important environmental problems. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry:
Energy > Oil > Consumption: This entry is the total oil consumed in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors.
Geography > Geographic location: Geographic location of island countries.
Health > Life expectancy > Men: Life expectancy for men.
Military > Navy > Submarines: Number of patrol boats (includes minesweepers).
Media > Television > List of TV stations: List of TV stations.
Energy > Oil > Production > Per capita: This entry is the total oil produced in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
People > Total fertility rate: The average number of children that would be born per woman if all women lived to the end of their child-bearing years and bore children according to a given fertility rate at each age. The total fertility rate is a more direct measure of the level of fertility than the crude birth rate, since it refers to births per woman. This indicator shows the potential for population growth in the country. High rates will also place some limits on the labor force participation rates for women. Large numbers of children born to women indicate large family sizes that might limit the ability of the families to feed and educate their children.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of White Rice. Prices in current USD.
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state: The name and title of any person or role roughly equivalent to a U.S. Chief of State. This means the titular leader of the country who represents the state at official and ceremonial functions but may not be involved with the day-to-day activities of the government
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage: Hourly minimum wage at international USD (this means that discrepancies in purchasing power have been compensated for).
Government > Capital city > Name: This entry gives the name of the seat of government, its geographic coordinates, the time difference relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the time observed in Washington, DC, and, if applicable, information on daylight saving time (DST). Where appropriate, a special note has been added to highlight those countries that have multiple time zones.
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates: This entry gives the name of the seat of government, its geographic coordinates, the time difference relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the time observed in Washington, DC, and, if applicable, information on daylight saving time (DST). Where appropriate, a special note has been added to highlight those countries that have multiple time zones.
Government > International organization participation: This entry lists in alphabetical order by abbreviation those international organizations in which the subject country is a member or participates in some other way.
Crime > Prisoners: Total persons incarcerated
Religion > Major religion(s): Country major religions.
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked abot the price of an Internet connection (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)". Prices in current USD.
Geography > Area > Water: Total water area in square kilometers
People > Age structure > 0-14 years: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest.
Military > Military service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of service obligation.
Transport > Airports: Total number of airports. Runways must be useable, but may be unpaved. May not have facilities for refuelling, maintenance, or air traffic control.
Military > Navy > Aircraft carriers: Number of aircraft carriers.
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places: This entry provides an area comparison based on total area equivalents. Most entities are compared with the entire US or one of the 50 states based on area measurements (1990 revised) provided by the US Bureau of the Census. The smaller entities are compared with Washington, DC (178 sq km, 69 sq mi) or The Mall in Washington, DC (0.59 sq km, 0.23 sq mi, 146 acres).
Language > Major language(s): Country major languages.
Media > News Agencies > List of news agencies: List of news agencies.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre: Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
Economy > Fiscal year: The beginning and ending months for a country's accounting period of 12 months, which often is the calendar year but which may begin in any month. All yearly references are for the calendar year (CY) unless indicated as a noncalendar fiscal year (FY).
Background > Overview: A geopolitical overview of every sovereign country in the world, briefly examining their recent history and place on the global stage. The texts are taken from the BBC News website.
People > Age structure > 65 years and over: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest."
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry: The gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods produced by the industrial sector within a nation in a given year. GDP dollar estimates in the Factbook are derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations. See the CIA World Factbook for more information.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery: Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek: Standard workweek (hours).
People > Nationality > Noun: The noun which identifies citizens of the nation
Media > Radio > List of radio stations: List of radio stations.
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day: Safety walking alone during daylight. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the daylight?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Imports per capita: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Education > Literacy > Female: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Industry: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent: 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)". Prices in current USD.
Transport > Commute > Distance: Distance. Based on 0-50 contributions for Argentina, Armenia, Austria and 63 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 5 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, and United States. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Distance".
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point: Highest point above sea level
Economy > Technology index: The technology index denotes the country's technological readiness. This index is created with such indicators as companies spending on R&D, the creativity of its scientific community, personal computer and internet penetration rates.
Military > Military expenditures: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
Agriculture > Products: Major agricultural crops and products
Cost of living > Consumer price index > Plus rent: Consumer Price Plus Rent Index is an estimation of consumer goods prices including rent in the city comparing to New York City. If a city has a an index of 120, it means Numbeo estimates it is 20% more expensive than New York (excluding rent).
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal: Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar". Prices in current USD.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution: Water Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless). Prices in current USD.
Economy > Big Mac Index: Price of a McDonald's Big Mac in US Dollars at current exchange rates. January 12th, 2006.
Military > Military branches: This entry lists the service branches subordinate to defense ministries or the equivalent (typically ground, naval, air, and marine forces).
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people: This entry is the total capacity of currently installed generators, expressed in kilowatts (kW), to produce electricity. A 10-kilowatt (kW) generator will produce 10 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity, if it runs continuously for one hour. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Economy > Exports > Commodities: This entry provides a listing of the highest-valued exported products; it sometimes includes the percent of total dollar value.
Crime > Prisoners > Per capita: Data for 2003. Number of prisoners held per 100,000 population.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index: Groceries Index is an estimation of grocery prices in a given location compared to New York City. To calculate this section, Numbeo uses the "Markets" section of each city.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership: This entry lists Seventh-day Adventist membership worldwide as of 2004. Membership is defined as baptised and active.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre: Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of apples. Prices in current USD.
Energy > Electricity > Production: The annual electricity generated expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution.
Government > Country name > Conventional long form: This entry is derived from Government > Country name, which includes all forms of the country's name approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (Italy is used as an example): conventional long form (Italian Republic), conventional short form (Italy), local long form (Repubblica Italiana), local short form (Italia), former (Kingdom of Italy), as well as the abbreviation. Also see the Terminology note.
People > Cities > Urban population: Total population living in urban areas. The defition of an urban area differs for each country. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Geography > Land use > Arable land: The percentage of used land that is arable. Arable land is land cultivated for crops that are replanted after each harvest like wheat, maize, and rice
Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant: Percentage of population who says religion is not important in their daily lives. The survey was carried out within the Gallup Poll.
Crime > Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked: Worries attacked. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......being physically attacked by strangers?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Services: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Economy > Imports: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
People > Nationality > Adjective: This entry is derived from People > Nationality, which provides the identifying terms for citizens - noun and adjective.
Media > Radio broadcast stations: The total number of AM, FM, and shortwave broadcast stations.
People > Sex ratio > Total population: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality: Air quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Crime > Suicide rates > Suicide rate (males): Male.
Government > Executive branch > Elections: Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election
Crime > Software piracy rate: The piracy rate is the total number of units of pirated software deployed in 2007 divided by the total units of software installed.
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations: Total Congregations.
Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP: Current military expenditures as an estimated percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
Economy > Budget > Expenditures: Expenditures calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
People > Sex ratio > At birth: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
Energy > Crude oil > Production: This entry is the total amount of crude oil produced, in barrels per day (bbl/day).
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > Restaurant index: Restaurants Index is a comparison of prices of meals and drinks in restaurants and bars compared to NYC.
Crime > Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft: Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) property crimes such as vandalism and theft?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Transport > Rail > Railway length: Railway length in kilometers.
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend: Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)". Prices in current USD.
Environment > Transport CO2 emission index: CO2 Emission Index is an estimation of CO2 consumption due to traffic time. Measurement unit is grams for the return trip. To calculate an average estimation of emission in grams for one way commute to work, divide this value with 2.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Potatoes > 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of potatoes. Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > Outside city centre: Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre". Prices in current USD.
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet notes: Facts and peculiarities regarding the opening of a McDonald's in each country.
Government > National symbol(s): A national symbol is a faunal, floral, or other abstract representation - or some distinctive object - that over time has come to be closely identified with a country or entity. Not all countries have national symbols; a few countries have more than one.
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population: Muslim percentage (%) of total population 2014 Pew Report.
Cost of living > IPad Index: Price of an Apple iPad Air 16 GB WIFI, in USD.
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita: This entry gives the number of users within a country that access the Internet. Statistics vary from country to country and may include users who access the Internet at least several times a week to those who access it only once within a period of several months. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim: Percent of Muslims in each country.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution: Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How do you find quality and the accessibility of drinking water?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2: Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course". Prices in current USD.
Industry > Car > Production: OICA defines passenger cars as motor vehicles used for transporting passengers with at least four wheels and containing 8 seats or less.
Health > Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
Economy > Exports > Main exports: Country main exports.
Geography > Natural hazards: Potential natural disasters.
Government > Flag description: A written flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags.
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet date: The date when the first McDonald's outlet opened in each country.
Geography > Maritime claims > Territorial sea: territorial sea - the sovereignty of a coastal State extends beyond its land territory and internal waters to an adjacent belt of sea, described as the territorial sea in the LOS Convention (Part II); this sovereignty extends to the air space over the territorial sea as well as its underlying seabed and subsoil; every State has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles. A full and definitive definition can be found in the Law of the Sea (LOS) Convention.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water: Water Quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Debt > External: Total public and private debt owed to non-residents repayable in foreign currency, goods, or services.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre: Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre". Prices in current USD.
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs: Problem people using or dealing drugs. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) people using or dealing drugs?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Media > Televisions: The total number of televisions
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita: The total number of main telephone lines in use. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Crime > Suicide rates > Suicide rate (females: Female.
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita: Total public and private debt owed to non-residents repayable in foreign currency, goods, or services. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery: Problem corruption and bribery. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) corruption and bribery?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services: The gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final services produced within a nation in a given year. GDP dollar estimates in the Factbook are derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations. See the CIA World Factbook for more information.
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita: The annual electricity generated expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Transport > Road > Motorway density: Meters of motorway per square kilometer.

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STAT	Australia	Taiwan
Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax	$3,780.69 Ranked 9th. 3 times more than Taiwan	$1,307.43 Ranked 50th.
Crime > Crime levels	46.01 Ranked 47th. 3 times more than Taiwan	13.57 Ranked 91st.
Crime > Suicide rates > Suicide rate (both sexes)	10 Ranked 7th.	15.1 Ranked 2nd. 51% more than Australia
Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents	15 Ranked 41st. 3 times more than Taiwan	4.6 Ranked 102nd.
Crime > Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate	1.16 Ranked 51st.	2.7 Ranked 10th. 2 times more than Australia
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -	-3.4% of GDP Ranked 109th. 31% more than Taiwan	-2.6% of GDP Ranked 84th.
Geography > Area > Comparative	slightly smaller than the US contiguous 48 states	slightly smaller than Maryland and Delaware combined
Geography > Area > Land	7.62 million sq km Ranked 7th. 236 times more than Taiwan	32,260 sq km Ranked 135th.
Geography > Climate	generally arid to semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in north	tropical; marine; rainy season during southwest monsoon (June to August); cloudiness is persistent and extensive all year
Geography > Land area > Square miles	2.9 million square miles Ranked 3rd. 208 times more than Taiwan	13,972 square miles Ranked 1st.
Government > Government type	federal parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth realm	multiparty democracy
Government > Legal system	common law system based on the English model	civil law system
Government > Legislative branch	bicameral Federal Parliament consists of the Senate	unicameral Legislative Yuan (113 seats - 73 district members elected by popular vote, 34 at-large members elected on basis of proportion of islandwide votes received by participating political parties, 6 elected by popular vote among aboriginal populations; members to serve four-year terms); parties must receive 5% of vote to qualify for at-large seats
Military > Air force > Combat aircraft	96 Ranked 17th.	360 Ranked 5th. 4 times more than Australia
People > Population	22.26 million Ranked 55th.	23.3 million Ranked 51st. 5% more than Australia
Geography > Geographic coordinates	27 00 S, 133 00 E	23 30 N, 121 00 E
Religion > Religions	Catholic 26.4%, Anglican 20.5%, other Christian 20.5%, Buddhist 1.9%, Muslim 1.5%, other 1.2%, unspecified 12.7%, none 15.3% (2001 Census)	mixture of Buddhist and Taoist 93%, Christian 4.5%, other 2.5%
Cost of living > Local purchasing power	101.6 Ranked 11th. 37% more than Taiwan	73.94 Ranked 31st.
Military > Army > Main battle tanks	59 Ranked 47th.	1,926 Ranked 4th. 33 times more than Australia
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro	$16.08 Ranked 1st. 6 times more than Taiwan	$2.80 Ranked 78th.
Economy > Unemployment rate	5.2% Ranked 88th. 24% more than Taiwan	4.2% Ranked 96th.
People > Ethnic groups	white 92%, Asian 7%, aboriginal and other 1%	Taiwanese (including Hakka) 84%, mainland Chinese 14%, indigenous 2%
Government > Suffrage	18 years of age; universal and compulsory	20 years of age; universal
Geography > Area > Total	7.74 million sq km Ranked 7th. 215 times more than Taiwan	35,980 sq km Ranked 140th.
Government > Constitution	9 July 1900; effective 1 January 1901; amended several times, last in 1977	previous 1912, 1931; latest adopted 25 December 1946, promulgated 1 January 1947, effective 25 December 1947; revised several times, last in 2005
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use	10.6% Ranked 4th. 35 times more than Taiwan	0.3% Ranked 17th.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage	Most workers are covered by an award , which may vary by employee age, geographical location and industry. For adults not covered by an award or agreement, the minimum wages is A$ 16.37 per hour, A$622.20 per week; set federally by Fair Work Australia . Junior workers, apprentices and trainees not covered by an award each have a minimum wage level set nationally.	NT$ 19,047 per month; NT$115 per hour.
Government > Judicial branch	High Court (the chief justice and six other justices are appointed by the governor general acting on the advice of the government)	Judicial Yuan (justices appointed by the president with consent of the Legislative Yuan)
Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people	717 Ranked 7th. 2 times more than Taiwan	324 Ranked 52nd.
People > Birth rate	12.23 births/1,000 population Ranked 162nd. 42% more than Taiwan	8.61 births/1,000 population Ranked 215th.
Crime > Drugs > Opiates use	0.5% Ranked 5th. 67% more than Taiwan	0.3% Ranked 3rd.
Economy > Budget > Revenues	$504.70 billion Ranked 10th. 6 times more than Taiwan	$78.38 billion Ranked 39th.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP	$42,000.00 Ranked 11th. 9% more than Taiwan	$38,400.00 Ranked 18th.
Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year)	1,967 Ranked 41st.	2,013 Ranked 12th. 2% more than Australia
Government > Political parties and leaders	Australian Greens Party [Christine MILNE]<br />Australian Labor Party [Bill SHORTEN]<br />Country Liberal Party [Terry MILLS]<br />Family First Party [Steve FIELDING]<br />Katter's Australian Party [Bob KATTER]<br />Liberal National Party of Queensland [Campbell NEWMAN]<br />Liberal Party [Tony ABBOTT]<br />National Party of Australia [Warren TRUSS]<br />Palmer United Party [Clive PALMER]	Democratic Progressive Party or DPP [SU Tseng-chang]<br />Kuomintang or KMT (Nationalist Party) [MA Ying-jeou]<br />New Party [YOK Mu-ming]<br />Non-Partisan Solidarity Union or NPSU [LIN Pin-kuan]<br />People First Party or PFP [James SOONG Chu-ye]<br />Taiwan Solidarity Union or TSU [HUANG Kun-huei]
Economy > Economy > Overview	The Australian economy has experienced continuous growth and features low unemployment, contained inflation, very low public debt, and a strong and stable financial system. By 2012, Australia had experienced more than 20 years of continued economic growth, averaging 3.5% a year. Demand for resources and energy from Asia and especially China has grown rapidly, creating a channel for resources investments and growth in commodity exports. The high Australian dollar has hurt the manufacturing sector, while the services sector is the largest part of the Australian economy, accounting for about 70% of GDP and 75% of jobs. Australia was comparatively unaffected by the global financial crisis as the banking system has remained strong and inflation is under control. Australia has benefited from a dramatic surge in its terms of trade in recent years, stemming from rising global commodity prices. Australia is a significant exporter of natural resources, energy, and food. Australia's abundant and diverse natural resources attract high levels of foreign investment and include extensive reserves of coal, iron, copper, gold, natural gas, uranium, and renewable energy sources. A series of major investments, such as the US$40 billion Gorgon Liquid Natural Gas project, will significantly expand the resources sector. Australia is an open market with minimal restrictions on imports of goods and services. The process of opening up has increased productivity, stimulated growth, and made the economy more flexible and dynamic. Australia plays an active role in the World Trade Organization, APEC, the G20, and other trade forums. Australia has bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) with Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and the US, has a regional FTA with ASEAN and New Zealand, is negotiating agreements with China, India, Indonesia, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, as well as with its Pacific neighbors and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and is also working on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement with Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the US, and Vietnam.	Taiwan has a dynamic capitalist economy with gradually decreasing government guidance of investment and foreign trade. Exports, led by electronics, machinery, and petrochemicals have provided the primary impetus for economic development. This heavy dependence on exports exposes the economy to fluctuations in world demand. In 2009, Taiwan's GDP contracted 1.8%, due primarily to a 13.1% year-on-year decline in exports. In 2010 GDP grew 10.7%, as exports returned to the level of previous years, and in 2011, grew 4.0%. In 2012, however, growth fell to 1.3%, because of softening global demand. Taiwan's diplomatic isolation, low birth rate, and rapidly aging population are major long-term challenges. Free trade agreements have proliferated in East Asia over the past several years, but except for the landmark Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) signed with China in June 2010, so far Taiwan has been excluded from this greater economic integration in part because of its diplomatic status. Negotiations continue on such follow-on components of ECFA regarding trade in goods and services. The MA administration has said that the ECFA will serve as a stepping stone toward trade pacts with other key trade partners, which Taiwan subsequently launched with Singapore and New Zealand. Taiwan's Total Fertility rate of just over one child per woman is among the lowest in the world, raising the prospect of future labor shortages, falling domestic demand, and declining tax revenues. Taiwan's population is aging quickly, with the number of people over 65 accounting for 11.2% of the island's total population as of 2012. The island runs a large trade surplus largely because of its surplus with China, and its foreign reserves are the world's fifth largest, behind China, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Russia. In 2006 China overtook the US to become Taiwan's second-largest source of imports after Japan. China is also the island's number one destination for foreign direct investment. Three financial memorandums of understanding, covering banking, securities, and insurance, took effect in mid-January 2010, opening the island to greater investments from the mainland's financial firms and institutional investors, and providing new opportunities for Taiwan financial firms to operate in China. In August 2012, Taiwan Central Bank signed a memorandum of understanding on cross-Strait currency settlement with its Chinese counterpart. The MOU allows for the direct settlement of Chinese RMB and the New Taiwan dollar across the Strait, which could help develop Taiwan into a local RMB hub. Closer economic links with the mainland bring greater opportunities for the Taiwan economy, but also poses new challenges as the island becomes more economically dependent on China while political differences remain unresolved.
Economy > Exports	$257.90 billion Ranked 22nd.	$299.80 billion Ranked 20th. 16% more than Australia
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet	prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers	Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
Military > Budget	26.9 US$ BN Ranked 3rd. 40% more than Taiwan	19.2 US$ BN Ranked 6th.
Economy > GDP > Per capita	$37,828.78 per capita Ranked 15th. 24% more than Taiwan	$30,561.44 per capita Ranked 28th.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita	10,864.15 kWh per capita Ranked 11th. 13% more than Taiwan	9,593.64 kWh per capita Ranked 14th.
People > Death rate	7.01 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 132nd. 3% more than Taiwan	6.83 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 138th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle	$2.42 Ranked 8th. 2 times more than Taiwan	$1.02 Ranked 63th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white	$2.62 Ranked 14th. 78% more than Taiwan	$1.47 Ranked 55th.
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders	<strong>other: </strong>business groups, environmental groups, social groups, trade unions	environmental groups<br />independence movement<br />various business groups<br />
Geography > Natural resources	bauxite, coal, iron ore, copper, tin, gold, silver, uranium, nickel, tungsten, rare earth elements, mineral sands, lead, zinc, diamonds, natural gas, petroleum	small deposits of coal, natural gas, limestone, marble, and asbestos
Energy > Electricity > Consumption	213.5 billion kWh Ranked 8th.	242.2 billion kWh Ranked 6th. 13% more than Australia
People > Population growth rate	1.11% Ranked 106th. 4 times more than Taiwan	0.27% Ranked 170th.
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita	362.63 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 7th. 258 times more than Taiwan	1.41 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 210th.
Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita	1,040.41 per 1,000 people Ranked 36th.	1,063.13 per 1,000 people Ranked 35th. 2% more than Australia
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people	814.36 Ranked 26th. 7% more than Taiwan	757.8 Ranked 35th.
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment	$192.98 Ranked 33th. 2 times more than Taiwan	$79.36 Ranked 93th.
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years	67.26 Ranked 38th. 38% more than Taiwan	48.57 Ranked 84th.
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime	29.68 Ranked 40th. 3 times more than Taiwan	9.72 Ranked 92nd.
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP	29.3 CIA Ranked 117th.	36 CIA Ranked 99th. 23% more than Australia
Media > Internet users	15.81 million Ranked 25th.	16.15 million Ranked 24th. 2% more than Australia
Economy > Public debt	32.4% of GDP Ranked 107th.	35.8% of GDP Ranked 102nd. 10% more than Australia
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices	1.8% Ranked 168th.	1.9% Ranked 166th. 6% more than Australia
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night	49.47 Ranked 49th.	83.33 Ranked 3rd. 68% more than Australia
Language > Languages	English 79.1%, Chinese 2.1%, Italian 1.9%, other 11.1%, unspecified 5.8% (2001 Census)	Mandarin Chinese (official), Taiwanese (Min), Hakka dialects
Transport > Road network length > Km
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services	68.9% Ranked 55th. 1% more than Taiwan	68.2% Ranked 61st.
Economy > Exports per capita	$11,369.45 Ranked 28th.	$12,902.98 Ranked 26th. 13% more than Australia
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre	$1.39 Ranked 62nd.	$2.56 Ranked 6th. 84% more than Australia
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release	$15.19 Ranked 10th. 70% more than Taiwan	$8.91 Ranked 46th.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes	$130.39 Ranked 8th. 79% more than Taiwan	$73.03 Ranked 120th.
Government > Administrative divisions	*6 states and 2 territories; Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia**	includes main island of Taiwan plus smaller islands nearby and off coast of China's Fujian Province; Taiwan is divided into 14 counties (hsien, singular and plural), 3 municipalities (shih, singular and plural), and 5 special municipalities (chih-hsia-shih, singular and plural)
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index	58.91 Ranked 15th. 3 times more than Taiwan	19.68 Ranked 74th.
Education > Literacy > Total population	99% Ranked 25th. 3% more than Taiwan	96.1% Ranked 52nd.
Health > Quality of health care system > Health care system index	74.13 Ranked 12th.	81.29 Ranked 4th. 10% more than Australia
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen	$3.85 Ranked 16th. 2 times more than Taiwan	$1.74 Ranked 117th.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre	$2,778.30 Ranked 15th. 3 times more than Taiwan	$997.62 Ranked 71st.
Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index	30.3 Ranked 29th.	34.2 Ranked 9th. 13% more than Australia
Religion > Religions > All	Catholic 26.4%, Anglican 20.5%, other Christian 20.5%, Buddhist 1.9%, Muslim 1.5%, other 1.2%, unspecified 12.7%, none 15.3% (2001 Census)	mixture of Buddhist, Confucian, and Taoist 93%, Christian 4.5%, other 2.5%
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar	$24,568.85 Ranked 64th. 24% more than Taiwan	$19,788.92 Ranked 103th.
Military > Global Peace Index	1.44 Ranked 18th.	1.54 Ranked 137th. 7% more than Australia
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita	47.28 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 13th. 15% more than Taiwan	41.26 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 29th.
Geography > Terrain	mostly low plateau with deserts; fertile plain in southeast	eastern two-thirds mostly rugged mountains; flat to gently rolling plains in west
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population	81.81 years Ranked 9th. 4% more than Taiwan	78.32 years Ranked 49th.
Transport > Road > Motorway length	1,700 km Ranked 30th. 27% more than Taiwan	1,335 km Ranked 34th.
Military > Service age and obligation	17 years of age for voluntary military service (with parental consent); no conscription; women allowed to serve in Army combat units in non-combat support roles	19-35 years of age for male compulsory military service; service obligation 14 months (reducing to 1 year in 2009) year; women may enlist; women in Air Force service are restricted to noncombat roles; reserve obligation to age 30 (Army); the Ministry of Defense has announced plans to implement an incremental voluntary enlistment system beginning 2010, with 10% fewer conscripts each year thereafter, although nonvolunteers will still be required to perform alternative service or go through 3-4 months of military training
Geography > Location	Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean	Eastern Asia, islands bordering the East China Sea, Philippine Sea, South China Sea, and Taiwan Strait, north of the Philippines, off the southeastern coast of China
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost	64.53 Ranked 27th.	84.21 Ranked 3rd. 30% more than Australia
Lifestyle > Quality of life index	172.9 Ranked 7th. 56% more than Taiwan	110.66 Ranked 30th.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation	agriculture 3.7%, industry 26.4%, services 70%	agriculture 6%, industry 35.8%, services 58.2%
Labor > Unemployment rate	5.1% Ranked 75th.	5.2% Ranked 72nd. 2% more than Australia
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution	16.32 Ranked 57th.	62.1 Ranked 28th. 4 times more than Australia
Conflict > Terrorism > Global Terrorism Index	1.72 Ranked 63th.	0.0 Ranked 141st.
Culture > Happy Planet Index	36.6 Ranked 102nd.	43.41 Ranked 83th. 19% more than Australia
Government > Executive branch > Head of government	Prime Minister Anthony John "Tony" ABBOTT (since 18 September 2013); Deputy Prime Minister Warren TRUSS (since 18 September 2013)	Premier JIANG Yi-huah (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 18 February 2013); Vice Premier MAO Chi-kuo (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) (since 18 February 2013)
Geography > Coastline	25,760 km Ranked 7th. 16 times more than Taiwan	1,566.3 km Ranked 68th.
Labor > Labor force	11.62 million Ranked 38th. 5% more than Taiwan	11.07 million Ranked 40th.
Environment > Current issues	soil erosion from overgrazing, industrial development, urbanization, and poor farming practices; soil salinity rising due to the use of poor quality water; desertification; clearing for agricultural purposes threatens the natural habitat of many unique animal and plant species; the Great Barrier Reef off the northeast coast, the largest coral reef in the world, is threatened by increased shipping and its popularity as a tourist site; limited natural fresh water resources	air pollution; water pollution from industrial emissions, raw sewage; contamination of drinking water supplies; trade in endangered species; low-level radioactive waste disposal
Energy > Oil > Consumption	946,300 bbl/day Ranked 17th. 13% more than Taiwan	834,000 bbl/day Ranked 3rd.
Geography > Geographic location	Australia	Pacific Ocean , East Asia
Health > Life expectancy > Men	80 years Ranked 1st. 5% more than Taiwan	76.2 years Ranked 1st.
Military > Navy > Submarines	6 Ranked 4th. 50% more than Taiwan	4 Ranked 13th.
Media > Television > List of TV stations	<p>ABC - national, public</p> </p>ABC News 24 - ABC's news TV</p> </p>Australia Network - international channel operated by ABC</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15675260">Full Article</a>	<p>China Television Company (CTV) - commercial</p> </p>Chinese Television System (CTS)</p> </p>Taiwan Television Enterprise (TTV) - commercial</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16177291">Full Article</a>
Energy > Oil > Production > Per capita	28.56 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 4th. 62 times more than Taiwan	0.464 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 89th.
People > Total fertility rate	1.77 children born/woman Ranked 156th. 59% more than Taiwan	1.11 children born/woman Ranked 218th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg	$2.60 Ranked 21st. 8% more than Taiwan	$2.41 Ranked 32nd.
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state	Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Quentin BRYCE (since 5 September 2008)	President MA Ying-jeou (since 20 May 2008); Vice President WU Den-yih (since 20 May 2012)
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity	$961.00 billion Ranked 18th. 7% more than Taiwan	$894.30 billion Ranked 19th.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage	$10.63 Ranked 3rd. 44% more than Taiwan	$7.40 Ranked 12th.
Government > Capital city > Name	Canberra	Taipei
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates	35 17 S, 149 13 E	25 03 N, 121 30 E
Government > International organization participation	ADB, ANZUS, APEC, ARF, ASEAN (dialogue partner), Australia Group, BIS, C, CD, CP, EAS, EBRD, EITI (implementing country), FAO, FATF, G-20, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICRM, IDA, IEA, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, NEA, NSG, OECD, OPCW, OSCE (partner), Paris Club, PCA, PIF, SAARC (observer), SICA (observer), Sparteca, SPC, UN, UN Security Council (temporary), UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNMISS, UNMIT, UNRWA, UNTSO, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC	ADB, APEC, BCIE, ICC (national committees), IOC, ITUC (NGOs), WTO
Crime > Prisoners	22,492 prisoners Ranked 46th.	56,225 prisoners Ranked 26th. 2 times more than Australia
Religion > Major religion(s)	Christianity	Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data	$58.02 Ranked 37th. 3 times more than Taiwan	$21.73 Ranked 124th.
Geography > Area > Water	58,920 sq km Ranked 11th. 16 times more than Taiwan	3,720 sq km Ranked 77th.
People > Age structure > 0-14 years	18.1% Ranked 168th. 27% more than Taiwan	14.3% Ranked 212th.
Military > Military service age and obligation	17 years of age for voluntary military service (with parental consent); no conscription; women allowed to serve in most combat roles, except the Army special forces	18-35 years of age for compulsory and voluntary military service; service obligation is 2 years; women may enlist; women in Air Force service are restricted to noncombat roles; reserve obligation to age 30 (Army); the Ministry of Defense is in the process of implementing a voluntary enlistment system over the period 2010-2015, although nonvolunteers will still be required to perform alternative service or go through 4 months of military training
Media > Broadcast media	the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) runs multiple national and local radio networks and TV stations, as well as Australia Network, a TV service that broadcasts throughout the Asia-Pacific region and is the main public broadcaster; Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), a second large public broadcaster, operates radio and TV networks broadcasting in multiple languages; several large national commercial TV networks, a large number of local commercial TV stations, and hundreds of commercial radio stations are accessible; cable and satellite systems are available	5 m
Transport > Airports	480 Ranked 16th. 13 times more than Taiwan	37 Ranked 108th.
Military > Navy > Aircraft carriers	0.0 Ranked 56th.	0.0 Ranked 42nd.
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places	slightly smaller than the US contiguous 48 states	slightly smaller than Maryland and Delaware combined
Language > Major language(s)	English	Mandarin Chinese (official), Min Nan Chinese (Taiwanese), Hakka
Media > News Agencies > List of news agencies	<p>AAP - Australian Associated Press</p> </p>ABC News - public broadcaster's news site</p>	<p>Focus Taiwan - English-language service of state-run Central News Agency (CNA)</p> </p>Central Daily News - Chinese-language, Nationalist (Kuomintang)</p>
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre	$6,537.78 Ranked 15th.	$7,297.78 Ranked 12th. 12% more than Australia
Economy > Fiscal year	1	calendar year
Background > Overview	<p>Australia ranks as one of the best places to live in the world by all indices of income, human development, healthcare and civil rights. The sixth-largest country in the world by land mass, its comparatively small population is concentrated in the highly-urbanised east of the Australian continent. </p> <p>The political entity that is modern Australia began to come into being with the arrival of British settlers in 1788. Many of the first settlers were convicts, but freemen started to arrive in increasing numbers after the discovery of gold in the mid-19th century. </p> <p>Aboriginal Australians, who had inhabited the continent for tens of thousands of years prior to British colonisation, numbered a few hundred thousand. Two centuries of discrimination and expropriation cut their population drastically, and now they make up less than 3% of Australia's approximately 23 million people.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15674351">Full Article</a>	<p>Taiwan is an island which has for all practical purposes been independent since 1950, but which China regards as a rebel region that must be reunited with the mainland - by force if necessary.</p> <p>China has claimed sovereignty over Taiwan since the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949, when the defeated Nationalist government fled to the island as the Communists, under Mao Zedong, swept to power.</p> <p>Long-standing tension with the mainland has eased since the China-friendly President Ma Ying-jeou took office in May 2008. In July 2009 the leaders of China and Taiwan exchanged direct messages for the first time in more than 60 years, albeit in their respective party functions, and not as national leaders.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16164639">Full Article</a>
People > Age structure > 65 years and over	14.7% Ranked 44th. 27% more than Taiwan	11.6% Ranked 65th.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry	26.6% Ranked 108th.	29.6% Ranked 81st. 11% more than Australia
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery	40.21 Ranked 41st. 3 times more than Taiwan	13.57 Ranked 91st.
Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek	38 hours Ranked 178th.	42 hours Ranked 79th. 11% more than Australia
People > Nationality > Noun	Australian(s)	Taiwan (singular and plural)
Media > Radio > List of radio stations	<p>ABC - public, operates speech-cultural network Radio National, ABC NewsRadio, youth network Triple J, ABC Classic FM and local services</p> </p>Radio Australia - ABC's external service, targeted at Asia-Pacific</p> </p>SBS Radio - public, multilingual</p>	<p>Broadcasting Corporation of China (BCC) - national and regional networks</p> </p>CBS-Radio Taiwan International - national broadcaster; also beams services to mainland China and the rest of the world in various languages and Chinese dialects</p> </p>Public Radio System (PRS) - government-run; travel, weather, social information</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16177291">Full Article</a>
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day	80.65 Ranked 43th.	92.86 Ranked 8th. 15% more than Australia
Economy > Imports per capita	$11,594.28 Ranked 29th. About the same as Taiwan	$11,568.79 Ranked 30th.
Education > Literacy > Female	99% Ranked 24th. 25% more than Taiwan	79% Ranked 8th.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Industry	21.1% Ranked 11th.	35.9% Ranked 1st. 70% more than Australia
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total	4.61 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 185th.	5.18 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 176th. 12% more than Australia
Economy > GDP per capita in 1950	$7,218.00 Ranked 5th. 8 times more than Taiwan	$922.00 Ranked 38th.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent	$92.10 Ranked 38th. 17% more than Taiwan	$78.65 Ranked 62nd.
Transport > Commute > Distance	4.17 km Ranked 24th.	17.5 km Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Australia
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point	Mount Kosciuszko 2,229 m	Yu Shan 3,952 m
Economy > Technology index	4.93 Ranked 16th.	6.04 Ranked 2nd. 23% more than Australia
Military > Military expenditures	3% of GDP Ranked 16th. 36% more than Taiwan	2.2% of GDP Ranked 25th.
Agriculture > Products	wheat, barley, sugarcane, fruits; cattle, sheep, poultry	rice, vegetables, fruit, tea, flowers; pigs, poultry; fish
Cost of living > Consumer price index > Plus rent	85.15 Ranked 8th. 2 times more than Taiwan	40.46 Ranked 66th.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal	$7.60 Ranked 46th. 87% more than Taiwan	$4.07 Ranked 133th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution	23.97 Ranked 55th.	67.5 Ranked 15th. 3 times more than Australia
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless	$9.93 Ranked 28th. 72% more than Taiwan	$5.77 Ranked 79th.
Economy > Big Mac Index	$2.44 Ranked 28th. 4% more than Taiwan	$2.35 Ranked 31st.
Military > Military branches	Australian Defense Force (ADF): Australian Army (includes Special Operations Command), Royal Australian Navy (includes Naval Aviation Force), Royal Australian Air Force, Joint Operations Command (JOC)	Army, Navy (includes Marine Corps), Air Force, Coast Guard Administration, Armed Forces Reserve Command, Combined Service Forces Command, Armed Forces Police Command
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people	$1.85 Ranked 81st. 12% more than Taiwan	$1.65 Ranked 84th.
Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people	2,679.77 kW Ranked 15th. 27% more than Taiwan	2,112.97 kW Ranked 2nd.
Economy > Exports > Commodities	coal, iron ore, gold, meat, wool, alumina, wheat, machinery and transport equipment	electronics, flat panels, machinery; metals; textiles, plastics, chemicals; optical, photographic, measuring, and medical instruments
Crime > Prisoners > Per capita	116 per 100,000 people Ranked 73th.	250 per 100,000 people Ranked 29th. 2 times more than Australia
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index	105.15 Ranked 11th. 44% more than Taiwan	73.03 Ranked 43th.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture	3.6% Ranked 13th.	5.2% Ranked 14th. 44% more than Australia
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership	51,843 Ranked 47th. 11 times more than Taiwan	4,925 Ranked 99th.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre	$1,589.68 Ranked 11th. 3 times more than Taiwan	$458.87 Ranked 80th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg	$3.60 Ranked 24th. 31% more than Taiwan	$2.75 Ranked 56th.
Energy > Electricity > Production	225.5 billion kWh Ranked 16th.	252.2 billion kWh Ranked 14th. 12% more than Australia
Government > Country name > Conventional long form	Commonwealth of Australia	none
People > Cities > Urban population	95,896 Ranked 18th. 1229 times more than Taiwan	78 Ranked 56th.
Geography > Land use > Arable land	6.16% Ranked 139th.	24% Ranked 40th. 4 times more than Australia
Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant	67.5% Ranked 13th. 25% more than Taiwan	54% Ranked 28th.
Crime > Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked	38.71 Ranked 51st. 2 times more than Taiwan	16.67 Ranked 92nd.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Services	75% Ranked 3rd. 28% more than Taiwan	58.8% Ranked 11th.
Economy > Imports	$263.00 billion Ranked 20th.	$268.80 billion Ranked 19th. 2% more than Australia
People > Nationality > Adjective	Australian	Taiwan (or Taiwanese)
Media > Radio broadcast stations	AM 262, FM 345, shortwave 1	AM 218, FM 333, shortwave 50
People > Sex ratio > Total population	1.01 male(s)/female Ranked 64th. 1% more than Taiwan	1 male(s)/female Ranked 82nd.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality	83.68 Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Taiwan	37.9 Ranked 32nd.
Crime > Suicide rates > Suicide rate (males)	15.3 Ranked 4th.	20.5 Ranked 2nd. 34% more than Australia
Government > Executive branch > Elections	the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general	president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held on 14 January 2012 (next to be held in January 2016); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
Crime > Software piracy rate	28% Ranked 93th.	40% Ranked 84th. 43% more than Australia
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations	290 Ranked 9th. 3 times more than Taiwan	100 Ranked 28th.
Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP	2.4% Ranked 41st. 9% more than Taiwan	2.2% Ranked 44th.
Economy > Budget > Expenditures	$556.10 billion Ranked 11th. 6 times more than Taiwan	$90.42 billion Ranked 37th.
People > Sex ratio > At birth	1.06 male(s)/female Ranked 63th.	1.07 male(s)/female Ranked 22nd. 1% more than Australia
Energy > Crude oil > Production	519,100 bbl/day Ranked 29th. 24 times more than Taiwan	21,680 bbl/day Ranked 74th.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > Restaurant index	99.16 Ranked 22nd. 3 times more than Taiwan	29.54 Ranked 123th.
Crime > Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft	51.15 Ranked 42nd. 3 times more than Taiwan	19.29 Ranked 90th.
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita	$15,753.02 per capita Ranked 19th. 5 times more than Taiwan	$3,333.50 per capita Ranked 48th.
Transport > Rail > Railway length	38,445 km Ranked 6th. 23 times more than Taiwan	1,703 km Ranked 75th.
Military > Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49	None	None
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend	$17.69 Ranked 40th. 2 times more than Taiwan	$7.59 Ranked 108th.
Environment > Transport CO2 emission index	4,192.63 Ranked 21st. 80% more than Taiwan	2,328.67 Ranked 30th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Potatoes > 1kg	$2.57 Ranked 13th. 69% more than Taiwan	$1.52 Ranked 54th.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > Outside city centre	$4,339.97 Ranked 11th. 47% more than Taiwan	$2,943.81 Ranked 26th.
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet notes	First outlet in an independent country in Oceania . See McDonald's Australia .	see McDonald's Taiwan
Government > National symbol(s)	Southern Cross constellation (five, seven-pointed stars); kangaroo; emu	white, 12-rayed sun on blue field
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population	1.9% Ranked 110th. 19 times more than Taiwan	0.1% Ranked 176th.
Cost of living > IPad Index	$506.66 Ranked 39th.	$538.34 Ranked 34th. 6% more than Australia
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita	550.06 per 1,000 people Ranked 28th.	645.7 per 1,000 people Ranked 19th. 17% more than Australia
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim	1.5% Ranked 113th. 2 times more than Taiwan	0.7% Ranked 129th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution	15.29 Ranked 54th.	42.74 Ranked 27th. 3 times more than Australia
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2	$71.49 Ranked 19th. 4 times more than Taiwan	$19.79 Ranked 115th.
Industry > Car > Production	205,334 Ranked 28th.	251,490 Ranked 27th. 22% more than Australia
Health > Life expectancy > Women	84 years Ranked 1st. 2% more than Taiwan	82.7 years Ranked 1st.
Economy > Exports > Main exports	Ores and metals; wool, food and live animals; fuels, transport machinery and equipment	Electronics, machinery, optical instruments, chemicals, iron and steel articles and information communications technology products
Geography > Natural hazards	cyclones along the coast; severe droughts; forest fires	earthquakes; typhoons
Government > Flag description	blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and a large seven-pointed star in the lower hoist-side quadrant known as the Commonwealth or Federation Star, representing the federation of the colonies of Australia in 1901; the star depicts one point for each of the six original states and one representing all of Australia's internal and external territories; on the fly half is a representation of the Southern Cross constellation in white with one small, five-pointed star and four larger, seven-pointed stars	red field with a dark blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a white sun with 12 triangular rays; the blue and white design of the canton (symbolizing the sun of progress) dates to 1895; it was later adopted as the flag of the Kuomintang Party; blue signifies liberty, justice, and democracy; red stands for fraternity, sacrifice, and nationalism, white represents equality, frankness, and the people's livelihood; the 12 rays of the sun are those of the months and the twelve traditional Chinese hours (each ray equals two hours)
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet date	May 30, 1971	January 28, 1984
Geography > Maritime claims > Territorial sea	12 nautical mile Ranked 137th. The same as Taiwan	12 nautical mile Ranked 124th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water	76.03 Ranked 5th. 2 times more than Taiwan	32.5 Ranked 45th.
Economy > Debt > External	$1.50 trillion Ranked 12th. 11 times more than Taiwan	$130.80 billion Ranked 40th.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre	$1,177.77 Ranked 14th. 3 times more than Taiwan	$341.10 Ranked 76th.
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs	49.91 Ranked 39th. 2 times more than Taiwan	22.79 Ranked 86th.
Economy > Central bank discount rate	3% Ranked 3rd. 60% more than Taiwan	1.88% Ranked 34th.
Media > Televisions	10.15 million Ranked 21st. 15% more than Taiwan	8.8 million Ranked 22nd.
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita	477.63 per 1,000 people Ranked 16th.	626.15 per 1,000 people Ranked 3rd. 31% more than Australia
Crime > Suicide rates > Suicide rate (females	4.8 Ranked 4th.	9.7 Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Australia
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita	$40,368.64 per capita Ranked 13th. 9 times more than Taiwan	$4,280.61 per capita Ranked 43th.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery	27.11 Ranked 82nd.	50 Ranked 66th. 84% more than Australia
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services	69.4% Ranked 48th. 1% more than Taiwan	68.6% Ranked 54th.
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita	11,950.57 kWh per capita Ranked 11th. 17% more than Taiwan	10,201.39 kWh per capita Ranked 6th.
Transport > Road > Motorway density	89.95 m of motorway per square km Ranked 41st. 45% more than Taiwan	62.09 m of motorway per square km Ranked 52nd.

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