The Globalist

Americans like to think of their country as the top-ranked nation on many accounts. But does the perception match the reality?

Which country has been the site of the most attacks on aid workers between 2008 and 2012?

What is the average population size of an EU country? 5, 10, 20 or 40 million?

California is a land of its own, constrained by 49 other states. How many of the smallest U.S. states would it take to reach the population of California?

Which country in the G-20, after China and Saudi Arabia, have the worst records on press freedom? Is it Turkey, Russia, India or Mexico?

In 2011, did the consumption of meat worldwide increase a lot, increase a little, or did it decrease?

How much would drivers save if passenger vehicles already met fuel economy standards that will be in place in 2025?

Popes, presidents, CEOs and prime ministers — which organization has had the least turnover in leadership?

How many of the world’s 3.1 billion workers earn less than $1.25 a day in wages?

Which major emerging nation is perceived to have the most corruption in its public sector?