How we compiled the country information…

  • The main source for the country information is the CIA World Factbook, however, recent news reports and other information sources were used as well.
  • The full 2007/8 United Nations Development Index rankings are here
  • The full Transparancy International (TI) Corruption Perception Index is here
  • The GDP statistic is based on the official exchange rate.
  • Petroleum production information is listed in barrels per day (bpd)