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New Zealand, a land of service sector is the largest sector, manufacturing and construction, farming and raw material

Numerous opportunities are available for who wants to seize them. New Zealand is a mature market of + 4 million consumers capable to consume services. New Zealand's economy focused at different times on sealing, whaling, flax, gold, kauri gum, and native timber. New Zealand has experienced a series of "brain drains" since the 1970s that still continue today . New Zealand is heavily dependent on international trade, particularly in agricultural products.   New Zealand is vulnerable to international commodity prices and global economic slowdowns.  Its major export partners are Australia, United States, Japan, China, and the United Kingdom. On 7 April 2008, New Zealand and China signed the New Zealand–China Free Trade Agreement, the first such agreement China has signed with a developed country. The service sector is the largest sector in the economy , followed by manufacturing and construction and then farming and raw material extraction. Touris...

Kazakhstan, a land of minerals, crude oil and natural gas condensate, space launch facility, and livestock products

The country is on an exciting curve of economic growth with its market of + 18 million consumers. Energy is the leading economic sector with huge production of crude oil and natural gas condensate. Kazakhstan holds about 4 billion tonnes (3.9 billion long tons) of proven recoverable oil reserves and 2,000 cubic kilometres (480 cubic miles) of gas.  Major oil and gas fields and recoverable oil reserves are Tengiz with 7 billion barrels (1.1 billion cubic metres); Karachaganak with 8 billion barrels (1.3 billion cubic metres) and 1,350 cubic kilometres (320 cubic miles) of natural gas; and Kashagan with 7 to 9 billion barrels (1.4 billion cubic metres). Other major exports of Kazakhstan include wheat, textiles, and livestock. Kazakhstan is a leading exporter of uranium. Grain, potatoes, vegetables, melons and livestock are the most important agricultural commodities. Its arable land has the second highest availability per inh...

Liechtenstein, a land of registered companies, industrialized free-enterprise economy, Industries, Tourism and wine

+ 300 people live in Liechtenstein, one of the few countries in the world with more registered companies than citizens. Liechtenstein billed as taxes paradise has developed a prosperous, highly industrialized free-enterprise economy and boasts a financial service sector as well as a living standard. Liechtenstein participates in a customs union with Switzerland and employs the Swiss franc as the national currency. The country imports about 85% of its energy. Industries include electronics, textiles, precision instruments, metal manufacturing, power tools, anchor bolts, calculators, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Liechtenstein produces wheat, barley, corn, potatoes, dairy products, livestock, and wine . Tourism accounts for a large portion of the country's economy. Since 1923, there has been no border control between Liechtenstein and Switzerland. The government of Liechtenstein taxes personal, business income, and principal (wealth). The found...

Slovakia, a land of tourism, foreign investments, car manufacturing and electrical engineering

Trending realities in Slovakia are very exciting. The Slovak economy is a developed, high-income economy, with + 5 million consumers. Slovakia successfully transformed from a centrally planned economy to a market-driven economy.  In 2016, Slovakia was ranked as the 40th richest country in the world, with a nominal per capita GDP of $16,499. Slovakia is an attractive country for foreign investors mainly because of its low wages, low tax rates and well educated labour force. The industrial sector as the services sector also plays an important role within its economy. The main industry sectors are car manufacturing and electrical engineering. Slovakia imported electricity mainly from the Czech Republic (9 961 GWh – 73.6% of total import) and exported mainly to Hungary (10 231 GWh – 78.2% of total export). Bratislava's M. R. Štefánik Airport is the main international airport in Slovakia. It is located 9 kilometres (5.6 miles) northeast of the c...

Switzerland, a land of international organisations, and large multinational corporations

Switzerland has a stable, prosperous and high-tech economy and is being ranked as the wealthiest country in the world per capita in multiple rankings. In terms of value, Switzerland is responsible for half of the world production of watches. Switzerland is an exciting market of + 8 million consumers with a domestic purchasing power as one of the best in the world. The Greater Zürich Area , home to 1.5 million inhabitants and 150,000 companies, is one of the most important economic centres in the world. Switzerland is home to several large multinational corporations . The largest Swiss companies by revenue are Glencore, Gunvor, Nestlé, Novartis, Hoffmann-La Roche, ABB, Mercuria Energy Group and Adecco. Also, notable are UBS AG, Zurich Financial Services, Credit Suisse, Barry Callebaut, Swiss Re, Tetra Pak, The Swatch Group and Swiss International Air Lines. Switzerland is ranked as having one of the most powerful economies in the world. Switzerland's mo...

Sweden, a land of knowledge-intensive and export-oriented manufacturing sector, and large organizations

Sweden is an exciting country with a market of + 10 million consumers capable to consume services anywhere and anytime.  Sweden is billed as the seventh-richest country in the world in terms of GDP (gross domestic product) per capita and a high standard of living is experienced by its citizens. Sweden is an export-oriented mixed economy. Timber, hydropower and iron ore constitute the resource base of an economy with a heavy emphasis on foreign trade. Sweden's engineering sector is at the core of stakes of output and exports, while telecommunications, the automotive industry and the pharmaceutical industries are also of great importance. Sweden is the ninth-largest arms exporter in the world . The country ranks among the highest for telephone and Internet access penetration. In terms of structure, the Swedish economy is characterized by a large, knowledge-intensive and export-oriented manufacturing sector. Large organizations, both in manufacturing...

Russia, an energy superpower; a land of Science and technology, forests, and agriculture

Russia is one of the key actors in the global economy . Its contribution is at the core of numerous stakes across the world.  With a great market of + 144 million consumers , Russia has an upper-middle income mixed economy with enormous natural resources, particularly oil and natural gas. 7 percent of the Russian population is categorized as middle class. Oil, natural gas, metals, and timber account for more than 80% of Russian exports abroad. As of April 2017, foreign reserves in Russia fell to 332 USD Billion. Russia has a flat tax rate of 13%. This ranks it as the country with the second most attractive personal tax system for single managers in the world after the United Arab Emirates. The country has a higher proportion of higher education graduates than any other country in Eurasia. Starting 2019 Russia plans to provide natural gas to China for the next 30 years. The economic development of the country has been uneven geographically with t...