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6. Switzerland

Chocolates! Cheese! Watches! Swiss Alps! Swiss Army pocket knife! These seem to be synonymous with Switzerland. Governed by a Directorial Federal Parliamentary Republic with elements of Direct Democracy, Switzerland has a population of 8,014,000. The GDP in 2012 was $363.421 billion and its currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF).

Switzerland’s cities Zurich and Geneva are ranked 2nd and 8th respectively in the list of cities that offer the highest quality of life in the world. The 2012 GDP of the country was $363.421 billion. The country takes preservation of the environment very seriously; it tirelessly works towards recycling and anti-littering regulations, also making it the one of the major recyclers of the world.

The climatic conditions of the country are quite pleasant, however at the northern tip; glacial conditions prevail, while the southern tip enjoys a Mediterranean climate. Due to these climatic conditions, sports like mountaineering, skiing and snowboarding seem to be tailor-made exclusively for Switzerland. The languages that are spoken here are German, French, Italian and Romansh. So if you’re really wishing to live in this country, then knowing one of the above languages is a must.

7. The United States of America

Undoubtedly one of the most multicultural nations, US has a bubbling population of around 315 million people and has the fourth largest in total area. Similar to its culture, the forests, plains, hills are very diverse and provide shelter to a distinct wildlife.

USA stands to be the most powerful nation in the world. In 2011 the country spent a whopping $700 billion which was amounting to 41% of global military spending. US has a capitalist mixed form of an economy combined with abundance of resources, state of art infrastructure(transport and energy included) and excellent production rate, no wonder the GDP was $15.685 trillion. The currency here is known to one and all i.e. the famous USD. Americans are a learned lot with their basic literacy rate being 99% approximately.

8. The United Kingdom

Also known as Britain or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is famous for a serpentine list of things like its long history; the needs-no-introduction royal family; magnificent castles and historic houses; fertile lands, lush country sides and green hills; educational instis like Oxford, Cambridge and London University; the prehistoric structure of Stonehenge; glitzy nightlife; Wimbledon; London City and oh yes, David Beckham!

The United Kingdom is a developed country and boasts of being the first industrialized nation. The British were known for holding many colonies in the world in the past, thanks to it, the traces of their culture and rule is still seen in the governing policies and legal systems of many countries which were previously British colonies. Their language, English is the most spoken language in the world.

Today, UK has a Constitutional Monarchy with a Parliamentary system form of Government. Other than English, Scots, Irish, Cornish and Scottish Gaelic are spoken in UK. Needless to say the population here is pretty diverse, consisting of whites, South Asians, blacks, Chinese, mixed among others.

9. New Zealand

A Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy Government governs over the island country. Its capital is Wellington. Located on the southwestern side of the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand is known for its diverse topography and pointed mountain peak, all thanks to the tectonic shift of land and volcanic eruptions. Maori, an ethnic group of and in New Zealand have been the residents of the Pacific Ocean from the past 1000 years!

Embodiments that represent New Zealand on the world platform are the Silver Fern, Kiwi (the flightless bird), the Maori tribe and of course their language. The island country’s trade scene is buzzing with activity; New Zealand holds a strong hold on the international trade in fish, wool, sheep & lamb, beef, and dairy products. Apparently, the sheep is too human ratio is 9:1, the human population of the island country is approximately 4 million (now do the math!). The tourism here is thriving rapidly, making the residents to use nature’s resources to the fullest potential by engaging in sailing and rowing, and other outdoors sports and activities to earn their livelihood.

In the Northern part of NZ the temperature varies from 14 degree Celsius to 25 degree Celsius, while the Southern part has a temperature ranging from 11 degree Celsius to 23 degree Celsius throughout the year. A nature lover’s paradise, the citizens of New Zealand are envied because they live on such a picturesque land.

10. The United Arab Emirates

Home to some of the most splendid sky scrapers, The United Arab Emirates commonly known as UAE or Emirates is world renowned for its enormous oil reserves. UAE consists of seven Emirates- Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain. Every emirate has an ‘Emir’ ruling over them and a President to look into the affairs of all the seven emirates. The center of trade and cultural activities is in Abu Dhabi which also happens to stand as the capital of UAE.

Basic necessities like education, healthcare and national infrastructure have been marvelously developed by investing in it wisely with the help of funds that arise from its oil exports. Not surprising, because the UAE ranks 7th in worlds largest oil reserves. It has also contributed immensely in putting the country in the 7th spot for earning the highest per capita income in the world. There is no doubt that the Emirates are an educated lot, the evidence to this is the 91% literacy rate of the country. Known across the world for its stringent laws, the country has a very low crime rate.

The largest city in UAE is Dubai. Dubai mall is the world’s largest mall and the world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa stands in Dubai. A nation known for its glitzy malls, extravagant lifestyle, excellent infrastructure and great healthcare, UAE is undoubtedly a part of this list.

Source: http://top-10-list.org/

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It is a matter of fact that no two countries are the same. While one country is known for its breath-taking views, another country is known for its people, a particular cuisine is a subject of pride for a nation and sometimes, the mere location of a nation makes it unique. Every country in this world has a thing or two to offer which probably you wouldn’t find elsewhere. In the end it is the USP of a country that makes it class apart. Although each and every country is distinct, a few of them emerge to be a little better, hence making it to the list of the ‘Top 10 Best Countries to live in the World’.

1. Australia

Kangaroos & Koalas! That’s the first thing that crops up into our heads when we talk of Australia. Officially known as Commonwealth of Australia, the country is the smallest continent and is known for liberal legislation, compulsory and free education, protected trade unionism, maternity allowances, sickness and old age pensions.

Aussies are friendly and pretty laid back, the world famous spots here are Ayers Rock, Bondi Beach, The Sydney Opera House, and The Sydney Harbor Bridge among many more places. A developed country, Oz has the 5th largest per capita income and ranks 2nd globally in the human development index. Having a Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy form of government, it has a population of 23,177,462. Australia is a market economy with high GDP per capita and low rate of poverty.

Either as a holiday destination or a place to live in, Australia is one place that you just cannot ignore when we talk about the best countries on earth.

2. Denmark

Yet another small country but has so much to offer. The country whose capital city is Copenhagen is populated with just about 5.5 million Danes which have a Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy Government. The people of Denmark are avid nature lovers and unsurprisingly Denmark was the first country in the world to bring in the environmental law. Education is free and those aged 18 or above may apply for state educational support grants. Denmark has a universal healthcare system which runs with the help of taxes and not by social contributions, it is known worldwide for its generosity, it donates freely to nations who are in need.

Denmark, apart from its food and culture is known for its people. Other than being stalwarts, the great Danes are said to be the happiest people on earth, resulting in high life expectancy rate.

So if you want to be happy, you know where to head to!

3. Netherlands

Governed by a Unitary Parliamentary Representative Democracy under Constitutional government, Netherlands has two capitals one, The Hague, and the other, Amsterdam which is also the financial and business capital. Education in this country is compulsory between 4-16 years of age, while it is partially compulsory for 16-18 years of age. The nation has a maritime climate that brings in cool summers and mild winters.

The name of the country means ‘low country’, about half of the surface area is a little less than 1 metre above sea level. But that does not really take away the fact that Netherlands is one of the most beautiful countries on the face of earth.

Netherlands is a classic example for being a good economy; its trading and imports/exports; water management and for its tall people and their liberal nature. The world identifies Netherlands with flowers (especially tulips) ;windmills; canals; cheese(yum!) and not to forget ‘klompen’ (wooden shoes).

4. Sweden

Known for its timber an iron ore exports, Sweden is Europe’s third largest country. The largest and the capital city is Stockholm. Sweden has a temperate climate. The Government here is that of a Unitary Parliamentary Representative Democracy under Constitutional Monarchy. It is an export oriented mixed economy. Sweden is known for its high standard of living and low crime rate. Sweden finds its place in one of the top orders in life expectancy and potable drinking water.

A lot of importance is given to trade unions here that enforce workers’ rights and a good balance of work-live is prioritized, thus it is a common sight of seeing shops to pull down their shutters by 5 pm. If you’re an outdoor person who’s crazy about camping, hiking and picking berries, then Sweden is the place for you. The best part about this is that the Government has granted the right of public access to soak in the country’s nature.

Another interesting part, I bet you’re gonna love this, 480 days of paid parental leave is granted to parents. How cool is that?!

The country does not just have cold, dark wintry nights, but also has the same conditions prevailing during the day, that’s right! Sometimes there is no sunlight available to Swedes. By no sunlight, I mean zero hours of sunlight.

While people in Norway have sunlight at their disposal (irrespective of the time) during summers, I wonder how it is to go on for days without sunshine in Sweden.

5. Norway

Although a small country, Norway has a whole lot of things to offer. For one, it is ranked as one of the happiest countries to live in. The capital city of Norway is Oslo. The population of Norway is merely 5,063,709 which have a Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy type of Government. The nation has the credit of being the first independent country to introduce women’s suffrage. Also, based on its GDP, the country is counted among the richest countries of the world.

The Norwegian biodiversity boasts to be a real vast one. With just the insect species number running into thousands (16,000 species of insects alone are found in Norway) you can very well imagine the number of slightly higher evolved species. It’s not just that, Norway offers devastatingly gorgeous and startling views of landscapes and sceneries.

The Norwegian economy is a mixed one; also it is the world’s third largest producer of gas and the fifth largest producer of oil in the world. Thus contributing a 50% rise in the exports aspect.

We just cannot finish talking about Norway without discussing about Fjords. Fjords, probably the sole reason for travelers to visit because they offer a view which words just cannot describe. The people of Norway love being close to nature. A favorite sport among Norwegians is skiing, also a subject of national pride, skiing has been practiced on the Norwegian land for thousands of years.

The most common street food here is Waffles. Waffles-fermented dough that is cooked between two plates to give it a fancy shape is rolled in with sour cream and jam, giving it a dual taste.

One can’t praise Norway’s seafood enough, salmon; pickle herring and mackerel form a very important of the cuisine.

Ever thought of trying out something even wackier? Try Norway’s whale meat. People say it’s one to die for.

Last and definitely not the least, a unique thing about Norway is, during summer a few parts of Norway enjoy sunlight for 24 hours! Surprising, isn’t it?!

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6. Japan

Japan has raced ahead of all fellow nations in terms of technological advancement. From a completely closed economy (except trade relations with Holland), Japan has gradually transformed into a technology hub where new technology and advanced gadgets are always waiting round the corner. With its multinational automobile giants like Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Daikin and Suzuki one is left wondering about the vast, non-exhaustive resources that this country might possess to support such a high level of industrial advancement. But the fact is, Japan is among the least blessed nations in those terms. She is an island country which is regularly lashed by typhoons, charred with volcanic ash and roughly shaken by earthquakes. But, this nation has stood against all odds, heavily depended on foreign imports of food, energy as well as metals and surpassed all its competitors. Today, Japan is heavily under debt (about two hundred times its gross domestic product!) and is growing old with its ageing population but the dedicated masses with their workaholic culture threaten to overshadow even the most developed countries in terms of technology.

7. Hong Kong

Here comes another Asian Tiger. Resource poor Hong Kong grows in close proximity with the resource rich China. It has no support of natural sources of energy and so Hong Kong has to rely on trade for the same. But it has managed to achieve high growth rates after the bouts of industrialization in the second half of the twentieth century. Hong Kong is remarkably the world’s largest entrepot. It has advanced processing and assembling units that sell off the final product in international market for handsome prices. Though Hong Kong is a small country but it has certainly made a place for itself in the global markets.

8. Jan Mayen

Jan Mayen is a part of the kingdom of Norway and lies in the Arctic ocean. Some authority over these volcanic islands has been transferred to the Norwegian Armed Forces and it depends on the Kingdom of Norway for its administration and governance. The economy of Jan Mayen runs basically on providing services for the radio communication and meteorological stations on the island. Besides, Jan Mayen has pristine gravel but it has not been exploited yet.

9. Singapore

Singapore’s success story hardly needs an introduction but what is worth a mention is the fact that Singapore has achieved it all despite being absolutely zero in terms of resource possession. It is deprived to the extent that it has to even import drinking water from neighbouring country of Malaysia. Singapore is a tiny island but it stands among the leaders in terms of re-exports, economic growth figures as well as development policies of the government. It imports raw material, processes and refines it, manufactures products and exports those commodities which fetch high prices for this country. Despite being small in size, Singapore has managed to bag a seat among the Four Asian Tigers.

10. Gibraltar

Sharing its northern border with Spain, Gibraltar is a very small country with absolutely no resources to its service. It is famous for the Rock of Gibraltar. Although Gibraltar is an independent country which can handle its own affairs but, important matters of defence and foreign affairs are handled by the Government of UK. Since this country cannot engage in any production of products as such, its economy basically runs on tourism, financial services, internet gaming as well as shipping.

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Top 10 Most Resource Deprived Countries of the World - Part [1/2]

Resources are the endowments of nature which are engines of growth for all countries. They are the ‘boon’ to various countries on the globe. Resources not only boost growth and economic development in the country but also lead to higher degrees of self-dependence on the countries. They tend to lower their reliance on other nations for any form of imports of natural resources because their own endowment is enough for their development. Moreover, given the scarcity of resources, many of which are just enough to last less than a century, possession of these indispensable natural assets has become a necessity. We are living in the era of World Wars, attack threats and inter-country disputes, all basically with the implicit motive to gain the possession of resources. But among the resource rich countries on earth, there exist many others, who have been not as lucky as their counterparts. They lack even in the basic resources of land, oil, coal to name a few. But, quite contrary to our presumptions, these countries have been able to carve a niche for themselves on the global scene. So, here is the list of Top 10 Resource Deprived Countries of the World.

1. Vatican City

Vatican City has the world’s strangest economy, which is almost non-existent and runs on the financial support of Roman Catholics. It has the smallest population of just 840 people and the smallest are of 110 acres. Having absolutely no natural resources of its own, Vatican City is involved in providing financial services to other nations.

2. Costa Rica

Located on the Central American isthmus, Costa Rica is a very small country with virtually no resources at all! Ironically, in Spanish Costa Rica means- “rich” coast. But, despite the scarcity, Costa Rica has managed to be globally recognized for its environment sustainability as well as for having a much higher human development index. A high level of literacy thrives in the country yet it faces the issues of scanty investment and maintenance projects.

3. Switzerland

Well, this name reminds us of the tick-tock of watches and the shine of Rolex. It also overpowers the senses with the taste of Nestle. Yes, it’s Switzerland. Though it’s a very small country and has almost no resources it has managed to achieve high rates of growth. Switzerland does not have a very strong base of heavy industries but it has certainly developed in terms of lightweight commodities production. It relies heavily on import of raw materials and so has to suffer from an unfavourable balance of trade.

4. Belgium

Belgium has forever been overshadowed by developed counterparts in Europe. It has even fallen a step behind in terms of natural resources which are almost non-existent in this small country. But, Belgium has not given up. Besides being a large entrepot, Belgium has the largest diamond cutting industry in the world. It also has a leading manufacturing base in terms of light industries. Though the Euro Zone crisis has made Belgium lose its sheen yet, it remains among the highly developed countries of the world.

5. Taiwan

Economists and Social scientists revere this country. Taiwan practically has nothing to boast of. It even resorts to importing sand and gravel from China to meet its construction demands. In times when wars are waged over oil and natural resources, Taiwan has just some coal and natural gas but no iron ore, no forests, no precious gems. But it has done what others have not. It has made a huge investment in its just human resource of over 20 million. And with their talent, skills and energy and determination, Taiwan has become a leading manufacturing giant in the world today.

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6. Russia and Georgia.

Some 2,000 people are thought of been killed given by both sides in the war that erupted August 7 between Russia and the former Soviet republic of Georgia escalated over the weekend. Tens of thousands have been injured or driven from their homes by shelling and air attacks. The US-backed regime in sent troops into South Ossetia last and carried out bombing attacks on the capital of Tskhinvali in an attempt to reassert Georgian control over the breakaway region, which has exercised the factor of self-rule since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.

7. Syria and Turkey.

Half a million refugees have flooded into the southern Turkey since fighting began in 2011.Deadly clashes have taken place between the Turkish military and smugglers thriving on the chaos of Syria’s civil war as the border between the two countries. The border region is struggling to cope with the spill-over from Syria’s conflict. Clashes near the border often spill over into Turkish territory. Around 2,000-3,000 smugglers brought diesel fuel into the Turkey killing a many soldiers. This conflict has been declining day by day and has caused more complicated problems instead of resolving them. Today the condition in Syria has escalated so much that the UK USA are contemplating actions. The world fears the inevitable clashes and hopes to never witness the action.

8. America and Korea.

U.S. Diplomats have concluded North Korea as a threat to its neighbors, and a nuclear-armed threat to world peace. The precarious situation on the border between North and South Korea has the potential to break out into a major war, and the memories of last war makes it imperative to keep these heads from butting. North Korea is as a source of oppression, repression, and violence in the world, it is said to be a nuclear danger to humanity, its impact on world politics is minute when compared to that of the United States. Over the past 60+ years, the underlying factors driving conflict between the U.S. and North Korea have changed radically with USA coming off as a global bully dealing with challenges to its domination.

9. Britain and Argentina.

Falkland Islands War/South Atlantic War was a brief war fought between Argentina and Great Britain in 1982 over control of the Falkland Islands. Argentina had claimed sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, since the early 19th century, but Britain seized the islands in 1833, banished the natives and since then have been refuting Argentina’s claims. The United Kingdom’s support of self-determination in the Falkland Islands only reveals the state’s interest in retaining British control over the islands’ considerable oil reserves and to deny Argentina any accommodation.

10. China and Japan.

For decades, China and Japan have not been able to settle the dispute on the Diaoyu Islands. Both the countries assume the islands as their own territory and are finding various historical reasons to prove their rightness. Till date numerous meetings and talks have been conducted but nothing has been yet concluded. China believes that Japan stole the islands. Noteworthy, the Diaoyu Islands (Senkaku Islands) is a bone of contention not only for China and Japan, but also for one more contender, Taiwan. In addition, six countries in the South China Sea – China, Vietnam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei – are involved in the territorial dispute over the Spratly Islands. To crown it all, Japan has an eye on the Kuril Islands that belong to Russia. The territorial issue has always been a key reason for wars.

These are the most popular rivalries in global history. every country can justify its stand and reason to fight however the turmoil caused and blood lost seems too heavy a price. The barbarism has not completely left us human and tagging ourselves as developed is under serious scrutiny.

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The borders define our nations. There are so many countries in world who share their boundaries with other country and in fact sometimes more than one. Co-existence is always the best option but does that mean everyone can co-exist? It is not always necessary that all the countries have healthy relations. What could be the reason for this? The Sibling nations and their different ideologies, possession of lands, unethical behaviour have been touted as some of the most justified reasons to declare the war. Annals of history show that the bloodied battles and also the two great wars were rooted in some rivalry between nations. Here we will leaf through the reason and justification of the rivalries. Let’s begin the list of most popular and bitter rivals on this globe.

1. North Korea and South Korea

The Korean Peninsula located in Eastern Asia extending south from the Asian continent for about 683 miles is politically divided into North Korea and South Korea. Extending from China south to the 38th parallel of latitude North Korea is located on the northern part of the peninsula, whereas South Korea extends from that area and encompasses the rest of the Korean Peninsula. The wartime co-operation between the Soviet Union and the US deteriorated led to the emergence of two very different states- the US-backed Republic of Korea in the south and the Communist Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in the north, Kim Il-Sung who had been trained by the Red Army North Korea is a dictator led Communist State. South Korea is Republic with a vibrant economy and a strong Capitalistic structure. The two concepts are incompatible. This has been a reason for the ever increasing animosity between the sibling nations.

2. India and Pakistan

India and Pakistan have a long and complicated history with each other. These two countries became independent from Britain and when British India became independent it was supposed to be divided into two parts. Areas where 75% or more Muslim resided were supposed to become Pakistan and the rest India. This did not include the Princely State, which is Kashmir. The Princely had right to decide whether they want to join India or Pakistan. The Maharaja of Kashmir, Hari Singh Dogra decided to keep its status and became an independent state. However, Pakistan sent tribal lashkars to talk to Kashmir about their decision and then Indian government sent their troops to help defend the state of Kashmir as they saw Pakistan’s action as a sign of invasion. As a result the first war broke out between India and Pakistan involving Kashmir. The region has seen violence since its inclusion in India with incidents happening on the border every few months. The people have suffered long since partition and continue to do so.

3. America and Iran.

The 3rd spot is for the infamous USA-Iran rivalry. The US and Iran conflict has been a major issue. It has been two decades and the likelihood of military conflict between the United States and Iran is higher now than at any time, as tensions continue to escalate over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The conditions for military skirmishes are as ripe as they have been since the inception, when Iran triggered the war with laid mines against U.S. ships in the Persian Gulf. The United States destroyed Iranian oil platforms in response. There are a variety of issues including Iran’s backing of terrorist groups, the activities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its nuclear activities. This has led to a far reaching tension between the two nations. World watches with bated breath, waiting for the looming war.

4. China and Tibet.

Since 1951 China and Chinese People’s Liberation Army(PLA) has ruled Tibet in a calculated and systematic strategy aimed at the destruction of their national and cultural identities. Eight long years of repression led to the Tibetan Uprising of 1959, in which Tibetans rebelled in an attempt to overthrow the Chinese government, instead, the uprising led to fleeing of 14th Dalia Lama in India and he has been staying in India since. A few hundred Tibetans initially followed the 14th Dalai Lama into exile, and since then hundreds of thousands have followed. If it wasn’t for Dalai Lama, China would have wiped the whole of Tibet by now.

5. Iran and Iraq.

The Iran-Iraq War was inordinately protracted, it lasted more than the world war because Iraq dint want it to and Iran could not. Though both sides exported oil and purchased military imports, Iraq was further subsidized and supported by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, allowed it to acquire advanced weapons and expertise on a much larger scale than Iran. The reasons that led to war were indiscriminate ballistic-missile attacks on cities by both sides. the extensive use of chemical weapons and some 520 attacks on third-country oil tankers in the Persian Gulf. The tension between the oil giants of the world disrupts the whole economy of the globe and the war has far reaching effects on many nations.

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6. Greece: 37 full paid time off day

Workers in Greece get 25 vacation and 12 public holiday fully paid time off days. This means that workers here get plenty of vacation time to enjoy their country’s beauty. However, there are many labor issues in Greece, for instance, you may work for many hours and end up being paid nothing. To counter this, it is best to ask the employer to pay you on a weekly or daily basis. This way, you won’t end up losing a whole month’s pay.

7. Austria: 38 days full paid off time

Workers here get 25 vacation and 13 public holiday time off days making a total of 38 total paid time off days. Further to the many off duty days, employees here enjoy very generous and guaranteed bonuses in addition to their normal salaries. In addition to the normal vacation pay, workers here get a 13th month salary and a 14th month Christmas salary, each pay amounting to a full months salary. Best of all, these bonuses are subject to lower taxations.

8. France: 40 days off time fully paid

Here, workers enjoy a 40 days fully paid time off duty. This is a dream come true to any foreign worker who finds employment in France. Yes, imagine having two months of full paid vacation time every year! Apart from the many days of fully paid vacation time, the French have excellent recourse option if they think they have been fired unjustly. For example, if you have worked for more two years in a company that has more than 11 workers, if you are unfairly dismissed by your employer, then a judge may either force the company to re-employ you with full benefits or ordered to pay at least six months salary in compensation.

9. Russia: 40 full paid time off days

In Russia, employees get 28 vacation and 12 public holiday days making a total of 40 full paid time off days. However, as Russia is only a few years free of communism, everyone here is still finding the way through the free market way of doing things. This means that sometimes salaries get delayed for durations of up to 6-7 weeks. The employers are trying very hard to catch up with their western world counterparts and therefore become more reliable in the way they do things.

10. Brazil: 41 days full paid time off

There is no better country around the world to get a two month fully paid vacation time than Brazil. The government even forces people to take at least a full month off duty every year. The total allowable full paid off duty time in Brazil is 41 days per year.

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