Blog Archive: October 2013
IMF Predicts 12.4% Economic Growth for Turkmenistan in 2013
| Macroeconomics | 6 seen
Turkmenistan is a country that has managed to defy the odds and experience steady economic growth, even during the global financial crisis of 2009. The country is renowned for having the fourth largest natural gas reserves in the world and is a…
Reinis Fischer's Personal Blog: A Journey of Thoughts, Ideas and More
| Blogging | 2 seen
Welcome to my personal blog, reinisfischer.com, where I aim to share my thoughts and experiences on topics that matter to me.
I've been blogging for a while now, but today marks the official launch of my personal blog under the domain name…
Ukraine vs Poland: A Comparison of GDP and Economic Development (2012)
| Macroeconomics | 20 seen
Both Ukraine and Poland have experienced significant changes in their economies since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
While both countries were part of the Iron Curtain and had similar population sizes, their economic growth followed different…
Ilham Aliyev's Re-Election in 2013: A Look Back on Azerbaijan's Presidential Elections
| Emerging Markets | 7 seen
The 2013 Presidential elections in Azerbaijan saw the re-election of incumbent President Ilham Aliyev, who secured 84.72% of the vote, according to the Central Election Commission.
President Aliyev's victory was widely expected.
In the years since…
Top 20 Largest Economies in the World by GDP Nominal
| Macroeconomics | 63 seen
The global economy is a complex and dynamic system that is constantly changing. In order to get a better understanding of the world's top economies, it is important to take a look at the latest data and trends. In this article, we will explore the…
Azerbaijan's $3 Billion Azerbaijan Tower: The Crown Jewel of the Khazar Islands
| Emerging Markets | 150 seen
The construction of the Azerbaijan Tower and the Khazar Islands, a $100 billion city of 41 artificial islands in the Caspian Sea, was first planned to begin in 2015 and be completed by 2025.
There is no recent update on the status of the project…
Azerbaijan vs UAE: Comparing the Oil-rich Countries' GDP and Living Standards
| Emerging Markets | 25 seen
Have you read the recent article on NYTimes about Azerbaijan's ambitious plan to become famous?
Azerbaijan, like UAE, is an oil-rich country with aspirations for growth and development. In this post, we will compare the GDP and living standards of…
The State of Ukraine's Economy: A Look Since the Collapse of the Soviet Union
| Emerging Markets | 28 seen
Ukraine, a country once considered as an integral part of the Soviet Union, has had a checkered economic history since its independence.
Despite being one of the largest economies in Eastern Europe, Ukraine's GDP per capita has always lagged behind…
A Look at the 2013 GDP Forecasts for Baltic States and Caucasus
| Macroeconomics | 7 seen
t is fascinating to compare the economic growth of the Baltic states and Caucasus regions and make predictions on their future growth. The competition between these two regions to achieve a GDP of 100 billion USD is intense. In 2012, the total GDP…
Simplify Image Uploads on Your Drupal Site with Multiupload Modules
| Drupal Development | 46 seen
Do you find uploading images one by one on your Drupal site to be a time-consuming and frustrating task?
If so, the Multiupload Filefield Widget and Multiupload Imagefield Widget modules can provide an efficient solution. These modules are ideal…
Few shots from Tbilisoba 2013
| Living in Georgia | 8 seen
On October 4 - 6, 2013 Tbilisi city festival named Tbilisoba was celebrated. Here are few shots I captured with my old Sony DSC camera and three years later post-processed using Adobe Lightroom.
Tbilisoba (Georgian: …
Comparing the Economy of Nordic Countries: 2012 GDP and Per Capita Results
| Macroeconomics | 25 seen
The Nordic region, consisting of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, is known for its high standard of living and robust economies. In 2012, these countries combined had a total GDP of 1.603 trillion USD, which is a significant number…
How to Display Drupal Taxonomy Terms on a Map
| Drupal Development | 20 seen
The ability to display taxonomy terms on a map is a useful feature for many Drupal-powered sites. With the right combination of modules and tools, it's easy to achieve this goal.
To display taxonomy terms on a map, you will need to have the…
Achieving Success with Your Blog: Tips for Improving SEO and Increasing Traffic
| Blogging | 7 seen
Blogging can be a challenging and frustrating experience, especially when it comes to the statistics and results of your efforts. It's easy to get discouraged when you don't see the results you expect, but it's important to remember the purpose and…
Baltic States vs Caucasus Region: A Comparison of GDP in 2012
| Macroeconomics | 23 seen
The Baltic states and Caucasus region both have unique economic landscapes that make for an interesting comparison.
Let's start by looking at the GDP in each of the six countries in 2012. Azerbaijan was the wealthiest country with 67.2 billion USD…