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Increases in the rental and service industries and decreases in mining and angling are changing the way US states contribute to the national wealth of the American economy.

GDP By State

The GDPs of the top three US states were comparable to those of Italy, Mexico, and Spain, respectively, while some of the lowest ranking states produced GDPs on par with those seen across many nations with developing economies.

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Leaps in technological advances have allowed countries across a wide spectrum of development to take part in the high-tech export race.

Global High Tech Exports By Country

With developed infrastructures and large amounts of available capital, the world’s biggest economies lead the way in global offerings of sophisticated technology.

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Manufactured iron and steel products such as automobiles, heavy machinery, and military technology keep highly industrialized countries such as the United States and Germany in need of billions of USD in iron and steel imports per year.

Iron and Steel Importers By Country

Iron and steel helped build modern society and remain integral components of development today. Indeed, import values of iron and steel are more indicative of massive heavy industry operations than of a domestic shortage.

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Whether it is because of poor climate conditions or internal conflict, these are countries where the majority of food produced is consumed, with little room for export.

Countries Exporting the Least Food Worldwide

Low food exports can indicate a lack of agricultural resources, poor foreign relations, and food insecurity.

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The World Leaders In Cucumber Production

Cucumber production varies as much as any vegetable product, but China goes unchallenged as the top producer.

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Eating meat from any four-legged animal was prohibited in Japan until the Meiji Restoration of 1868. However, increased trade with the United States during the 1970s has now caused the country to be one of the main importers of American pork.

Top Pork Exporting Countries

Increasing demand from Japan and Mexico, among others, has caused a major import in US pork exports over the past decade

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China is the runaway global leader in production of carrots and turnips. These root vegetable crops list among the world's most important farm commodities.

Where Are Carrots And Turnips Grown?

For some countries, these simple root crops are as economically important as they are nutritious and delicious.

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Beef is on the rise as Tuvalu's economy improves. A high level of ODA has helped it move from a "Least Developed Country" status to that of a Developing Country.

Countries Receiving The Most Development Aid

Many countries across the world rely heavily on official development assistance to further their economy's growth.

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A small country with an economy still reliant upon cocoa production, Sao Tome and Principe has the lowest foreign reserves of any country in the world.

Lowest Foreign-Exchange Reserves In The World

The total reserves of a country contain such things as gold, special drawing rights, and reserves of foreign currencies.

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Bushes full of ripe blueberries on a farm in the US state of Michigan.

Where Are Blueberries Grown?

Despite increased demand across the globe today, the US and Canada still produce 95% of the world’s blueberries.

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A farm growing tangerine, another popular small fruit similar to mandarins.

Where Are Clementines Grown?

China dominates the market for Mandarins, Clementines, Tangerines, and Satsumas, with Spain and Turkey behind it.

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Vast fields of Cauliflower in bloom on a farm in the Chinese prairie.

Where Is Broccoli And Cauliflower Grown?

Over 20 million tons of cauliflower and broccoli are produced yearly, with China and India leading the way.

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The recent Ebola Outbreak has served as a major obstacle on Guinea's "Road to Financial Security".

25 Lowest Saving Countries

While frugal policies has often proven to be a smart strategy for countries, these nations have the lowest savings worldwide.

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Canadian loggers, such as this one in Quebec, source the natural resources that drive the nation's booming wood product export industry.

World Leaders In Wood Product Exports

Two North American industrial giants really know how to cut up and ship out their timber!

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A vendor's stall has an assorted variety of marine cuisine at this Hong Kong seafood market.

Top Fish And Seafood Exporting Countries

A diversified production arsenal, including aquatic plants, aquaculture, and deep-sea fishing, allows China to reign supreme.

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Dutch greenhouse filled with beautiful multi-color chrysanthemums.

Global Leaders In Cut Flower Exports

Though its dominance has somewhat waned over the past decade, the Netherlands still dominates this market sector.

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As more of the world's population lives in urban area's than ever before, interior furniture is often what can best turn a crowded space into a unique home.

Top Furniture Exporting Countries

Global furniture demand is fueling a booming export manufacturing sector in China.

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Conveyors move plastic bottles to be filled en masse in large-scale commercial bottled water plants such as this one.

Top Bottled Water Consuming Countries

Beverage Marketing Corporation & International Bottled Water Association have released data showing the countries with unquenchable thirsts for bottled water.

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