2. United States – 535 Billionaires
The United States has had a much shorter history than many of the other countries on this list, but that fact does not in any way take away from the reality that the United States is likely the most important country to have ever existed. The U.S. is a beacon of hope and freedom for people all over the world, and thanks to its democratic and capitalistic mentality, it has become the largest economy in the world with a GDP of just over 18.5 trillion dollars. There is a huge abundance of natural resources in the U.S., which is why they are the world’s second largest exporter, and why they are also one of the global producers of oil, and agricultural products like corn, soy, dairy and meats. The manufacturing sector is also large, including multiple chemicals, salt, cars, machinery, coal and other minerals, and natural gas. Things like sports, schools, the military, music, the banking sector and movies, are also major contributors to the U.S. economy which also happens to be home to some of the world’s most recognizable companies like McDonalds and Coca-Cola. As the world’s largest economy, it is no wonder that it is also home to an extremely high number of wealthy individuals, which includes 535 billionaires.
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