11. Countries: With a July 2004 population estimated at 775,927, this country's median life expectancy of 77.46 years and 97.6% literacy rate for those over age 15 was better than that of the US.
From Quiz "C" How Many You Can Get
Answer:
Cyprus
Cape Verde, a group of islands off western Africa, has an estimated 2004 population of 415,294. Average life expectancy is 70.14 years, and 76.6% of the population over age 15 are literate. Its capital is Praia. Its economy is largely service based, with tourism and commerce producing the lions' share of its gross domestic product. Most food must be imported, although the country does produce bananas, corn, beans, sweet potatoes, sugarcane, coffee and peanuts. Lack of fresh water is a large problem, in that the country is prone to drought.
The Cayman Islands, with an estimated 2004 population of 43,103, are a British dependency under Jamaican administration. Despite having no natural fresh water sources (rainwater is instead collected) and being in an area prone to hurricanes, this country enjoys a thriving economy and one of the highest standards of living in the world. It is a financial hub, attractive due to its lack of direct taxation. Its median life expectancy is 79.81 years and 98% of those over age 15 are literate.
Comoros, a group of islands off Mozambique and Madagascar, has a total area of 2170 square kilometres, and a 2004 population of 651,901 (estimated). Life expectancy is 61.57 year on average. The three islands, Grande Comore, Anjouan and Moheli, gained independence from France in 1975. It is almost entirely agricultural, producing vanilla, cloves, perfume essences, copra, coconuts, bananas and cassava. One of the poorest countries in the world, this Muslim nation has an exceptionally high rate of infant mortality, high unemployment and inadequate education. Only 56.5% of those over age 15 are literate.
Following some, er, unpleasantness in 1963 and a coup by the Turks in 1974, Cyprus was divided between Turkey and Greece. Only the Greek Cypriot government in internationally recognised; the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is only recognised by Turkey. The capital, Nicosia, sits near the border separating the north from the south. Mount Olympus, home of the gods, is in southern Cyprus. The economy is largely based on service industries and, especially, tourism: it is a beautiful country with a tropical climate, situated in the Mediterranean Sea to the south of Turkey.
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