As of 2024, the world’s population has reached a staggering 8.1 billion people, with diverse cultures, languages, and experiences.
Here are some special records held by different countries and individuals:
*Least Populated Country*
Vatican City, with a mere 825 residents as of 2021.
*Most Populated Country*
India, with over 1.43 billion people.
*Least Populated Religion*
Baha’i faith, with approximately 5-6 million followers worldwide.
*Most Populated Religion*
Christianity, with over 2 billion followers worldwide.
*Highest Crime Rate*
Venezuela, with a crime index of 84.69.
*Lowest Crime Rate*
Japan, with a crime index of 17.43.
*Most Beautiful Women*
Brazil, known for its stunning features and vibrant culture.
*County with highest number of Tallest people*
The Netherlands, with an average height of 183.6 cm (6.0 ft) for men and 170.1 cm (5.6 ft) for women.
*Smartest Country*
Finland, consistently ranking high in education and intelligence.
*Most Intelligent Country*
China, with a high percentage of high-achieving students and innovators.
*Dumbest*
Equatorial Guinea, ranked as one of the countries with lower average intelligence.
*Country with highest number of shortest people*
Timor-Leste (East Timor), with men averaging 159.8 cm (5.2 ft) and women 149.5 cm (4.9 ft).
*Richest Man in The World*
Bernard Arnault, chairman of LVMH, with a net worth of $215 billion.
*Poorest Country*
Yemen, with a GDP per capita of $1,996.
*Richest Country*
Luxembourg, with an average per-capita wealth of around $685,000.
*Smartest Person in the World*
Terence Tao, Australian-American mathematician, with an IQ score of 220-230.
*Tallest Human*
Robert Wadlow, standing at an incredible 8 feet 11 inches tall.
*Shortest Human*
Chandra Bahadur Dangi, measuring 54.6 cm (1 ft 9+1⁄2 in).
*Most Beautiful Country*
Italy, known for its stunning coastlines, picturesque villages, and rich history.
*Longest River*
Nile River, stretching over 6,695 kilometers (4,160 miles) through Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia.
*Largest Waterfall*
Victoria Falls, located in Zambia and Zimbabwe, with a width of 1.7 kilometers (1.1 miles) and a height of 108 meters (354 feet).
*Highest Mountain*
Mount Everest, standing at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) in the Himalayas.
*Deepest Ocean*
Mariana Trench, reaching a depth of 11,034 meters (36,200 feet) in the Pacific Ocean.
*Longest Mountain Range*
Andes Mountains, stretching over 7,000 kilometers (4,350 miles) through South America.
*Largest Desert*
Sahara Desert, covering over 9,000,000 square kilometers (3,500,000 square miles) in North Africa.
*Most Spoken Language*
Mandarin Chinese, with over 1 billion speakers worldwide.
*Rarest Language*
Ainu, spoken by only a few fluent speakers in Japan.
*Most Popular Sport*
Soccer (Football), with over 3.5 billion fans worldwide.
*Highest Paid Athlete*
Critsiano Ronaldo , with an annual salary of over $260million.
*Longest Living Person*
Jeanne Calment, who lived to the age of 122 years and 164 days.
*Most Grammy Awards Won*
Georg Solti, with 31 Grammy Awards for his work in classical music.
*Longest Running TV Show*
The Simpsons,” with over 30 seasons and 700 episodes.
*Most Expensive Painting*
Leonardo da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi,” sold for over $450 million in 2017.
_World’s population is a vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures, languages, and experiences. From the least populated country to the tallest and smartest nations, each country has its unique characteristics and strengths. Let’s celebrate our differences and work together towards a brighter future for all._
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