Posts Tagged ‘China’

Jordan on a move

October 5th, 2009

How many of you know Michael Jordan? Quite a lot I guess but how many of you know Jordan, a country?

Jordan is a west Asian country sharing borders with Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Isreal. Much of the land is covered by the Arabian desert except the North-Western part where the capital of the country Amman is located, thanks to the Jordan river.

Jordan is an emerging nation with per capita GDP of $5,547. Since 1999, the liberal economic policies have helped this country to become one of the freest and most competitive economies in the middle east(2009 Heritage foundation Index).

What made it happen? » Read more: Jordan on a move

Rags to Riches: the land of Genghis Khan

September 10th, 2009

The worlds 19th largest country has one International Airport, 32% of the population below poverty line and a per capita GDP of $2100. Mongolia is a country bordering China in the south and Russia in the North. More than 30% of its 3 million population, is enganed in subsistence herding! Half of its population are among the world’s poorest. The country has scarcicty of arable land but has large deposits of minerals. However this country is on the verge of becoming second Dubai of prosperous Asia! » Read more: Rags to Riches: the land of Genghis Khan

Series2: Where is China Heading?

September 10th, 2009

The world is undergoing recession blues and China is busy completing its mega infrastructure projects. China’s northern parts have been the hub of population and industrial growth. The per capita water availability has reduced dramatically over years. » Read more: Series2: Where is China Heading?

Series 1:Where is China Heading?

August 29th, 2009

China has ruled the world of the emerging nations since decades. The question is for how long it will lead the league of the emerging nations. China is known for its craziness about building big and vast structures.

The Great Wall of China is a classic example. Deng Xiaoping layed the foundation for the rapid growth of modern Chinese economy in the 1990s. » Read more: Series 1:Where is China Heading?