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Egypt is one of the world’s most ancient civilisations and home of the Pyramids. The economy today is heavily based around agriculture and tourism, due to its year-round warm climate. Egypt has the third largest economy in Africa and is the home
Nestled in the Balkan peninsula, Albania is a small mountainous country that borders Kosovo, Greece, Montenegro, and Macedonia. Served by the capital Tirana, Albania has been a member of the EU since 2014. Albanian is the only official language,
Mauritius, an Indian Ocean archipelago, is a stable, prosperous country with a diverse economy. Since expanding from sugar exports into sectors in outsourcing, financial services, and tourism, Mauritius now has one of Africa's highest per capita
Brazil is the largest economy in South America by some margin. It has also taken a prime position on the world stage in recent years, as high-profile hosts of the World Cup and 2016 Olympics. The country partners with Russia, India and China to make
The Isle of Man is a British crown dependency situated in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. Run by an independent government from the capital city of Douglas, the Isle of Man is a low-tax economy with a 0% corporation tax rate. The
Tourism is the main economic driver and largest source of employment in the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. St Lucia shifted its focus to tourism after ceasing sugar cane production, though bananas, mangoes, avocados, and other crops are also major
Puerto Rico, the smallest of the Greater Antilles, is a US territory. Puerto Rican culture blends Taino, Spanish, and African influences, with Spanish as the primary language. The economy is recognised as one of the most competitive in Latin America,
The British Virgin Islands form a Caribbean archipelago known for their lush vegetation, sandy beaches, and coral reefs. Tourism and offshore finance are key to its economy. Road Town serves as the capital. As a British overseas territory, English
The UAE is made up of seven constituent emirates: Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah and Um Al-Quwain, all of which are ruled by their own monarch but join together to form the Federal Supreme Council. The UAE is conservative
Situated at the mouth of the Gulf, Oman is bordered by the Arabian Sea, Yemen, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Oman’s economy differs from its neighbours in that industry is largely based on tourism and natural/agricultural products rather than solely
