er, i just want to point out something, and no I havent got a URL to back up what i say, but I'm sure you would find something if you look (jsut im tired and cant be bothered) the thing is, this map is interesting in itself, however what put me into the er' is that it lacks the proper explanation of the labels and headings.I mean like does this graphic presentation refers to GNP or capital per heads or what? adding to this even this might be so based on GNP (or GDP im not sure whats the subtle differences, I havent done economics for 15 years now so i've forgotten most of it LOL (again not bothering with the 'net right now).
OK OK back to the point, even though some countries might be reported as Poor, well this can be misleading to the real reality I mean like i do know for instance Ethopia is known as some of the poorest in the world, WHILE they also have a Royal family in there known as some of the richest in the world!, this is an example of how wealth distribution can be put into extremes while the masses dont know about it, it get swept under the carpet, and I am not sure why.
just my 2 cents