9) Canada

Canada has a highly developed technology sector. The Government of Canada encourages industrial research. The nation specializes in biotechnology and space exploration. It allocated 1.8 percent of its GDP for R&D. Canada launched The Science, Technology and Innovation Council in an endeavor to enhance the quality of life of its citizens through science and technology. Canada introduced the wireless interact machines, chip less credit and debit cards and the advanced supersonic twin-engined, Avro Arrow.