3. USA – 9,833,517 km² (3,796,742 mi²)
Learn more about the United States of America
2. Canada – 9,984,670 km² (3,855,100 mi²)
Science & Technology
Biggest Power Plants worldwide
3. Xiluodu Dam (China) – 13,860 MW Capacity (Hydro) The Xiluodu Dam is an arch dam on the Jinsha River, i.e. the upper course of the Yangtze in China. It is located near the town of Xiluodu in Yongshan County of Yunnan Province but the dam straddles into Leibo County of Sichuan Province on the opposite side of the river. Learn more about the Xiluodu Dam 2. Itaipu Dam (Brazil/ Paraguay) – 14,000 MW Capacity (Hydro) The Itaipu Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Paraná River located on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. The construction of the dam was first contested by Argentina, but the negotiations and resolution of the dispute ended up setting the basis for Argentine–Brazilian integration later on. Learn more about the Itaipu Dam 1. Three […]
Food & Drink
Countries with highest Beer Prices
3. United Arab Emirates – 9.53 US$ (for 0.5 liter domestic draught beer) 2. Iceland – 9.83 US$ (for 0.5 liter domestic draught beer) Learn more about Beer in Iceland 1. Qatar – 10.99 US$ (for 0.5 liter domestic draught beer) Learn more about Qatar << 1 2 3
Money & Power
Countries with highest Military Spending
3. Russia – US$69.2 billion – 5.3% of GDP in military spending Learn more about the Russian Armed Forces 2. China – US$215.7 billion – 1.9% of GDP in military spending Learn more about the Chinese Armed Forces 1. USA – US$611.2 billion – 3.3% of GDP in military spending Learn more about the US Armed Forces << 1 2 3
