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Small Economies, Big Differences: Comparing the 10 Smallest Economies in the European Union (2012)

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The European Union, with 28 member states and a population reaching over 500 million, may sound like the world's largest economy when viewed as a whole. In 2012, the EU's GDP was $16.6 trillion. But let's break things down and take a closer look at…


China's Belt and Road Initiative: How Georgia Fits In

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China's investment in Georgia has been a topic of increasing interest in recent years. Georgia, strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, has become a key player in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and an important partner…


Democratic Republic of Congo - The World's Poorest Country by GDP Per Capita (2013)

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long been recognized as one of the poorest countries in the world, with a GDP per capita of just $394 in 2013, according to the World Bank. The country faces a range of challenges, including political…


Armenia, then, now - future

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Recently I wrote an article about Georgia, then, now - future, this time I would like to write about Armenia. Landlocked land, with huge economic problems, ongoing conflicts with neighboring Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karbakh region. A country that…


The Importance of Monitoring Germany's Economy for Forecasting EU's Future

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Germany is the largest economy in the European Union, accounting for more than 3 trillion USD GDP nominal. This gives us a clear indication that if we can forecast the German economy, we can also forecast the economy of the European Union and even…


Exploring the Economic Journey of Georgia: Historical GDP and Future Forecasts (2012)

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Georgia is a country located in the South Caucasus region and has a rich and diverse history. The Georgian economy has gone through its ups and downs in the past few decades, and in this article, we will take a closer look at its historical GDP and…


IMF Predicts 12.4% Economic Growth for Turkmenistan in 2013

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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…


Ukraine vs Poland: A Comparison of GDP and Economic Development (2012)

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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

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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

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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…