New Zealand is not located in North America or Europe, it is not even located in Asia. This country is surrounded by water in the crashing waves of Oceania, but manages to be so important in international discourse. The question about whether New Zealand is a First World country often arises as a result of…

Mexico is located in North America; it shares an extensive land border with the United States of America. Mexico thus shares a similar history and culture with America; even its cultural influences are present in the country in the form of music, food, dress, and festivities. Mexico has a population of 129 million people, and…

Japan is an island country located in East Asia. It will forever be remembered for its part in World War 2, particularly the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Since the close of World War II, Japan has assumed a more reserved stance towards international politics; choosing instead to concentrate on building its own society and economy.…

Italy is not really an economic, political, or military power; it does not make headlines like the UK, USA, Russia, China or France. Italy is an old country located in Western Europe; it has a population of 59.11 million, and a land area of 301,230 km2. Just like any other country, Italy has its own…

Germany has not always been friends with the Allied Powers; and as a result there is a bit of confusion about whether or not Germany is a first world country, or whether it retains the second world status. The confusion arises from the different meanings attached to the term “First World Country.” During the cold…

Greece has its problems like any other country. Unfortunately, it has poverty at a rate that equates to some countries in Africa, and there are also issues of corruption that remain unresolved. This raises questions as to whether Greece can actually be called a first world country. Greece was at the first wave of the…

Countries with the highest minimum wages in the world are among the most sought after for people looking to move to a new country in order to find work. These countries usually have sound economies that are built around industry, but more recently around technology, finance, and minerals. Of course the beneficiaries of these minimum…

Islands are one of those places that lots of people would love to visit. There are about 900,000 thousand islands in the world and the countries having the most islands are Norway and Sweden. Islands are known to have this special feeling and even owning one can give you that wealthy status and high-ranking look…

Mexico City is known as one of the oldest urban settlements in the western part of the world. Mexico City is the capital of Mexico, there is a lot of colonial architecture, iconic artwork, spicy cuisine, and a rich cultural heritage that offers visitors an endless array of activities that will satisfy any appetite. This…