Monthly Archives: July 2010

Belgium, Brussels – Cost of Living

The economy of Belgium is a modern, private enterprise economy that has capitalized on its central geographic location, highly developed transport network, and diversified industrial and commercial base. Brussels is the de facto capital city of the European Union (EU) … Continue reading

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Belarus, Minsk – Cost of Living

The Belarusian economy remains largely state-controlled. Thus approximately half of Belarusians are employed by state-controlled companies. The country relies on imports such as oil from Russia. Important agricultural products include potatoes and cattle byproducts, including meat. As of 1994, the … Continue reading

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Benin, Cotonou – Cost of Living

The economy of Benin remains underdeveloped and dependent on subsistence agriculture, cotton production, and regional trade. Cotton accounts for 40% of GDP and roughly 80% of official export receipts. Cotonou is the economic capital of Benin, as well as its … Continue reading

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Belize, Belmopan – Cost of Living

The economy of Belize is small and essentially private enterprise economy that is based primarily on agriculture, agro-based industry, and merchandising, with tourism and construction recently assuming greater importance. Belmopan is the capital of Belize. Belmopan is the seat of … Continue reading

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Bahrain, Manama – Cost of Living

The economy of Bahrain is largely based on petroleum and natural gas, the only significant natural resources in Bahrain, which provide about 60% of budget revenues. Bahrain was the first Persian Gulf state to discover crude oil. Because of limited … Continue reading

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Bahamas, Nassau – Cost of Living

The economy of The Bahamas is that of a stable, developing nation heavily dependent on tourism and offshore banking. Nassau is the capital, largest city, and commercial centre of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Nassau has nearly 80 percent of … Continue reading

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Barbados, Bridgetown – Cost of Living

The economy of Barbados has transformed itself from a low-income economy dependent upon sugar production, into an upper-middle-income economy based on tourism and the offshore sector. The City of Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of the nation of … Continue reading

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Bangladesh, Dhaka – Cost of Living

The economy of Bangladesh remains a developing nation despite continuous domestic and international efforts to improve its economic and demographic prospects. Its per capita income in 2008 was US$520 compared to the world average of $10,200. Bangladesh grows very significant … Continue reading

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Australia, Sydney – Cost of Living

The economy of Australia is a prosperous, free market economy dominated by its services sector, representing 68% of Australian GDP. The agricultural and mining sectors (10% of GDP combined) account for 57% of the nation’s exports. Sydney is the largest … Continue reading

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Australia, Perth – Cost of Living

The economy of Australia is a prosperous, free market economy dominated by its services sector, representing 68% of Australian GDP. The agricultural and mining sectors (10% of GDP combined) account for 57% of the nation’s exports. Perth is the capital … Continue reading

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