7. United States: GDP of $46,860

Being the super power of the world America stands as the number seven richest country among the world. About 60% of the global currency reserves have been invested in the United States dollar, while 24% have been invested in the euro. The country is one of the world’s largest and most influential financial markets. Foreign investments made in the United States total almost $2.4 trillion, which is more than twice that of any other country.

6. United Arab Emirates: GDP of $47,439

There is a variety of deviating estimates regarding the actual growth rate of the nation’s GDP, however all obtainable figures point that the UAE at present has one of the best growing economies in the world. According to a recent report by the Ministry of Finance and Industry, nominal GDP rose by 35 per cent in 2006 as compared with $130 billion in 2005.

5. Brunei: GDP of $48,333

Brunei has a small well-to-do economy that encompasses a mixture of foreign and domestic entrepreneurship, government regulation, welfare measures, and village tradition. Crude oil and natural gas production account for just over half of GDP and more than 90% of exports. Per capita GDP is among the highest in Asia, and substantial income from overseas investment supplements income from domestic production. The government provides for all medical services and free education through the university level and subsidizes rice and housing. A new monetary authority was established in January 2011 with responsibilities that include monetary policy, monitoring of financial institutions, and currency trading activities.

4. Norway: GDP of $51,959

Norway carry on taking advantage from its fighting fit administer petroleum assets and sound macroeconomic policies, achieving levels of well being and communal unity that have remained high by intercontinental values. The strength of the economy and cautious supervision have helped the financial system to weather the financial crisis well.