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Bermuda

Bermuda is a nation of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, located east of South Carolina, with a total population of approximately 71,750 inhabitants. The island covers an area of approximately 54 sq. km, almost all of which is land. Of the total land available 14.8% or 7.99 sq. km is arable. Almost 20% of the total land available or 10.8 sq. km is covered with forests. The islands total GDP is valued at 6.127 billion. The services sector is the islands largest GDP contributor accounting for 93.8% of total GDP or 5.75 billion. The services sector is followed by industry which accounts for 5.3% or $0.32 billion of total GDP and agriculture which accounts for 0.9% or 0.06 billion of total GDP. The islands total labor force is estimated at 33,480 or 46.66% of the total population. Of the total labor force available 85% or 28,458 are employed in the services sector, 13% or 4,352 are employed in the industrial sector and 2% or 670 are employed in the agricultural sector.  The isla

Costa Rica

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Costa Rica is a Central American country bordering the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea located between Nicaragua and Panama with a total population of approximately 5,097,988 inhabitants. The nation covers an area of approximately 51,100 sq. km of which 51,060 sq. km or 99.92% is land while the remaining 40 sq. km or 0.08% is water.  Of the total land available 4.9% or 2,503.90 sq. km is arable. Almost 51.5% of the total land available or 26,316.50 sq. km is covered with forests. The nation’s total GDP is valued at 58.27 billion. The services sector is the nation’s largest GDP contributor accounting for 73.9% of total GDP or 43.06 billion. The services sector is followed by industry which accounts for 20.6% or 12 billion of total GDP and agriculture which accounts for 5.5% or 3.20 billion of total GDP. The nation’s total labor force is estimated at 2.229 million or 43.72% of the total population. Of the total labor force available 64% or 1,426,560 are employed in the ser

Guatemala

Guatemala is a Central American country located between El Salvador and Mexico with a total population of approximately 17,153,288 inhabitants. The nation covers an area of approximately 108,889 sq. km of which 107,159 sq. km or 98.41% is land while the remaining 1,730 sq. km or 1.52% is water.  Of the total land available 14.2% or 15,462 sq. km is arable. Almost 33.6% of the total land available or 36,587 sq. km is covered with forests. The nation’s total GDP is valued at 75.62 billion. The services sector is the nation’s largest GDP contributor accounting for 63.2% of total GDP or 47.79 billion. The services sector is followed by industry which accounts for 23.4% or 17.70 billion of total GDP and agriculture which accounts for 13.3% or 10.06 billion of total GDP. The nation’s total labor force is estimated at 6.664 million or 38.85% of the total population. Of the total labor force available 55.8% or 3,718,512 are employed in the services sector, 31.4% or 2,092,496 are

Montserrat

Montserrat is an island in the Caribbean Sea located southeast of Puerto Rico with a total population of approximately 5,373 inhabitants. The island covers an area of approximately 102 sq. km, almost all of which is land. Of the total land available 20% or 20.4 sq. km is arable. Almost 25% of the total land available or 25.5 sq. km is covered with forests. The island’s total GDP is valued at 167.4 million. The services sector is the island’s largest GDP contributor accounting for 90.3% of total GDP or 151.16 million. The services sector is followed by industry which accounts for 7.8% or 13.06 million of total GDP and agriculture which accounts for 1.9% or 3.18 million of total GDP. The island’s total labor force is estimated at 4,521 or 84.14% of the total population. Of the total labor force available 85.9% or 3,884 are employed in the services sector, 12.7% or 574 are employed in the industrial sector and 1.4% or 63 are employed in the agricultural sector.  The island’s ma

Anguilla

Anguilla is an island in the Caribbean Sea located north of Puerto Rico with a total population of approximately 18,090 inhabitants. The island covers an area of approximately 90 sq. km, almost all of which is land. Of the total land available 61.1% or 55 sq. km is covered with forests. The island’s total GDP is valued at 175.4 million. The services sector is the island’s largest GDP contributor accounting for 86.4% of total GDP or 151.55 million. The services sector is followed by industry which accounts for 10.5% or 18.42 million of total GDP and agriculture which accounts for 3% or 5.26 million of total GDP. The island’s total labor force is estimated at 6,049 or 47.87% of the total population. Of the total labor force available 18% or 1,089 are employed in the services sector, 3% or 181 are employed in the industrial sector and 74.1% or 4,482 are employed in the agricultural sector.  The island’s main industries include tourism; boat building, and offshore financial serv

St. Lucia

St. Lucia is an island in the Caribbean Sea located north of Trinidad and Tobago with a total population of approximately 166,487 inhabitants. The island covers an area of approximately 616 sq. km, of which 606 sq. km or 98.38% is land and 10 sq. km or 1.62% is water. Of the total land available 4.9% or 30.18 sq. km is arable. Almost 77% of the total land available or 474.32 sq. km is covered with forests. The island’s total GDP is valued at 1.686 billion. The services sector is the island’s largest GDP contributor accounting for 82.8% of total GDP or 1.4 billion. The services sector is followed by industry which accounts for 14.2% or 0.24 billion of total GDP and agriculture which accounts for 2.9% or 0.05 billion of total GDP. The island’s total labor force is estimated at 79,700 or 47.87% of the total population. Of the total labor force available 53.6% or 42,719 are employed in the services sector, 24.7% or 19,686 are employed in the industrial sector and 21.7% or 17,295 a

Grenada

Grenada is an island in the Caribbean Sea located north of Trinidad and Tobago with a total population of approximately 113,094 inhabitants. The island covers an area of approximately 334 sq. km, almost all of which is land, averaging some 339 persons per sq. km. Of the total land available 8.8% or 29 sq. km is arable. Almost 50% of the total land available or 167 sq. km is covered with forests. The island’s total GDP is valued at 1.12 billion. The services sector is the island’s largest GDP contributor accounting for 77.7% of total GDP or 0.87 billion. The services sector is followed by industry which accounts for 15.5% or 0.17 billion of total GDP and agriculture which accounts for 6.8% or 0.08 billion of total GDP. The island’s total labor force is estimated at 55,270 or 48.87% of the total population. Of the total labor force available 69% or 38,136 are employed in the services sector, 20% or 11,054 are employed in the industrial sector and 11% or 6080 are employed in the ag

Aruba

Aruba is an island in the Caribbean Sea located north of Venezuela with a total population of approximately 119,428 inhabitants. The island covers an area of approximately 180 sq. km, almost all of which is land, averaging some 663 persons per sq. km. Of the total land available 11.1% or 20 sq. km is arable. Almost 2.3% of the total land available or 4 sq. km is covered with forests. The island’s total GDP is valued at 2.7 billion. The services sector is the island’s largest GDP contributor accounting for 66.3% of total GDP or 1.79 billion. The services sector is followed by industry which accounts for 33.3% or 0.90 billion of total GDP and agriculture which accounts for 0.4% or 0.01 billion of total GDP. The island’s total labor force is estimated at 51,610 or 43.21% of the total population. The island’s main industries are tourism, petroleum transshipment facilities and banking.  The island’s main agricultural produce include aloes, livestock and fish. The island’s primary

Manali

Manali is a resort town located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, with a population of approximately 8,096 inhabitants. It is located north of New Delhi and it is some 547.3 km away from the nation’s capital. The town derives its name from a series of ancient texts called the Manusmriti. The texts are also alternatively known as the code of Manu. Manu in Sanskrit is used as a term of reference for the first man or the progenitor of the human race who appears at the start of each Manvantra. There are fourteen manvantras in each universal cycle and hence there are fourteen manus in total who appear when the world or life as we know it begins again. The town is located at an altitude of 2,050 m above sea level and it is surrounded by lofty snow clad peaks and lush vibrant forests. Approximately 14 km away from the town is the Solang Valley which is known for its picturesque landscapes and breathtaking views. The most widely celebrated festival in Manali is the annual Do

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda are Caribbean islands located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east-southeast of Puerto Rico with a total population of approximately 98,179 inhabitants. The islands cover an area of approximately 442.6 sq. km averaging some 222 persons per sq. km. Of the total land available 9.1% or 40 sq. km is arable. Almost 22.3% of the total land available or 99 sq. km is covered with forests. The islands total GDP is valued at 1.52 billion. The services sector is the islands largest GDP contributor accounting for 77.3% of total GDP or 1.18 billion. The services sector is followed by industry which accounts for 20.8% or 0.32 billion of total GDP and agriculture which accounts for 1.8% or 0.03 billion of total GDP. The islands total labor force is estimated at 30,000 or 31% of the total population with 7% or 2,100 persons, employed in the agricultural sector, while 11% or 3,300 are involved in industry, and 82% or 24,600, are employed in the ser