Winning Party Vote Shares in Parliamentary Elections Worldwide The recent parliamentary elections in various countries worldwide have shown a significant share of votes for the winning party. In our elections, United Russia secured 78% of the seats in the current State Duma, a common occurrence in many post-Soviet nations. Surprisingly, this figure appears modest compared to ruling parties in countries like Vietnam, Cuba, and numerous African nations that have achieved vote shares exceeding 90%.

Individualism and Collectivism in Different Countries Worldwide Regarding the level of individualism, a study positions us 49th out of 102 countries globally, placing us between Greece (slightly more individualistic) and Belarus (slightly more collectivistic). Surprisingly, China is notably individualistic, surpassing us and some Eastern European countries. The most individualistic countries are in Scandinavia: Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland lead the list, with the Netherlands following closely. Wealthier countries tend to be more individualistic, with significant overlap between the wealthiest nations and the most individualistic ones. The most collectivistic countries are primarily found in the less affluent regions of Asia, including Myanmar, Egypt, Bangladesh, Jordan, and Yemen.

All Global Investments on One Graph Around 261 trillion dollars are invested worldwide, with the majority going into stocks at 49%, predominantly in American companies' stocks at 31.4% of all global investments. Bonds represent 37% of investments, with the US leading in this category as well. Gold accounts for 6%, private equity for 5%, real estate for 2%, and cryptocurrencies make up a modest 1% in terms of sums.

Cities leading in number of dollar billionaires Despite sanctions, Moscow boasts 73 dollar billionaires, securing the third spot globally. Hong Kong closely follows with 74 billionaires, leaving Moscow with a promising chance to surpass them and catch up to New York's 109 billionaires. London shines as the top European city in sixth place, home to 62 billionaires. In contrast, continental Europe lags behind, with Paris leading the pack at 28 billionaires. The question arises: how many of London and Paris's billionaires are of Russian origin? Repatriating them could potentially propel Moscow to outshine New York.

Distance Between Some Points on the Map of Russia An excellent illustration of the distortions created by the Mercator projection: a huge yellow arrow in the north of Russia measures 4930 kilometers. Meanwhile, a visibly shorter orange arrow (approximately from Crimea to Vladivostok) is actually almost one and a half times longer at 7340 kilometers!

Christianity Dominates in Africa and Latin America The majority of the world's Christians are not in Europe or the USA, as commonly assumed. Surprisingly, Africa is home to 667 million Christians, surpassing other continents. Latin America follows closely behind with 612 million Christians, accounting for 67% of the global Christian population. Contrary to expectations, Europe has 565 million Christians, while North America has 268 million. Interestingly, in 1900, the Global North held 82% of Christians, a significant shift from the present 33% dominance.

Sales of Chinese Cars in Europe Regular news about problems and closures of plants at European car manufacturers are now emerging, and the graph illustrates one of the reasons. Just recently, in 2020, the share of the Chinese automotive industry in Europe was almost non-existent. Now, China accounts for over 10% of all hybrids and electric cars sold in Europe. What will happen in five years? Will the streets of European cities once again be indistinguishable from those in Moscow in terms of the composition of cars?

Countries with Birth Rates Below Replacement Level In the current year, birth rates across Western countries have fallen below the replacement level, a trend that is also evident in non-Asian post-Soviet nations, many affluent Asian countries, and throughout Latin America. However, population growth or even an increase is still occurring in Africa, Central Asia, and various Middle Eastern countries. This highlights a significant demographic shift with implications for these regions' future population dynamics.

Income of Migrants in Different Countries Worldwide The most profitable country for migrants is Norway, where the average income in the first year is $60,000, rising to $68,000 by the fifth year. In Denmark, migrants see their income grow to $47,000 by the fifth year, while in New Zealand, it reaches $45,000, with a higher first-year average of $48,000. Conversely, in the Netherlands, migrant incomes decrease over time. The countries with the fastest-growing migrant incomes within five years are Germany (+48%), the USA (+43%), and Finland (+42%).

Laws on Witchcraft in Various Countries In some countries, laws regulate the practice of witchcraft, primarily in African and Asian nations. Historically, similar laws existed in Western countries like Sweden, Great Britain, and Canada. Some US states, Australia, and New Zealand still enforce laws prohibiting fortune-telling. In developing countries, regulations cover a wide spectrum, including bans on magic, using magic against others, accusing individuals of witchcraft, and self-identifying as a witch, wizard, or sorcerer.