Global Superlatives: The World’s Most Extreme Countries 

Though it’s always more rewarding to read essays that go deeply into a subject rather than widely and superficially, I can’t resist reading listicles. And sometimes, I run into one that has some very satisfying surprises. Like this one from a website called KiteKey.

For your amusement, I’ve turned it into a little self-quiz.

Test Yourself 

Which country has the:

1. Longest life expectancy?
2. Highest personal net worth?
3. Largest GDP?
4. Fastest growing economy?
5. Largest military?
6. Most languages?
7. Happiest citizens?
8. Least corrupt government?

Answers:

1. Japan (85 years)
2. Monaco
3. United States
4. Guyana
5. China (2 million active-duty soldiers)
6. Papua New Guinea (840)
7. Norway
8. Denmark