By Atlas Al
Most Populated Countries in the World
In theory, it’s easier to get the flag from a sovereign state with more citizens than from a sovereign state with fewer citizens. For example, China makes up roughly 20% of the world’s population (i.e., one out of every five human beings is Chinese). Sovereign states with smaller populations, on the other hand, have less citizens when compared to the world’s total population. Less citizens = more exclusive.
Whether you already knew, sort of knew, or didn’t know at all, here’s a list of the Most Populated Countries:
China
1,334,000,000
India
1,172,000,000
United States of America
308,000,000
Indonesia
231,000,000
Brazil
192,000,000
Pakistan
168,000,000
Bangladesh
162,000,000
Nigeria
155,000,000
Russia
142,000,000
Japan
128,000,000
GOD SAVE THE BRITS, follow up article to Mathematical Flagging…
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Hi Al, more on the subject of mathematics of flagging. . . .I did a few sums of my own to calculate the cost of a flag. Sure, you might stumble by a few flags at your local supermarket but I'm sure you'll agree that a true flagger is one that is willing to travel and actively seek the flag. I've calculated that the actual cost of a flag is $420.33, which is about 330 Euros.Sounds expensive eh? Relax!! – this figure is based on a flagger actual trying to obtain the flags of every nation in the world (256 at the last count, excluding his/her own flag #257 ). Yes, if you wanted to decorate your flagpole with all the colours of the world then you can expect tohave to pay for. . . . FLIGHTS: Averaging $221.23 per flight to each countryDAILY EXPENSES: Averaging $66.58 per day – I think it's reasonable to expect to spend 3 days per country on average to secure flags (some counries more, some less but an average).CONDOMS: If you're flagging YOU'D BETTER protect yourself and others – on good quality condoms you can expect to spend around $256.00, dependent on brand and texture preference!!And how much time will you spend?. . . . Approximately 2 years, 2 months and 8 days.There are obviously tons of variables you can apply to this, i.e. securing two (or maybe three) flags in one swoop, or obtaining cheaper than average flights or accomodation – but I reckon that this is a fair estimate for a flagger planning to backpack around the world in a reasonable timeframe with the usual spending.So there you have it. . . . . . $420 per flag.
As an amend to my last comments and in accordance with the Constitution of Flagging I have to concede that there are only 193 sovereign states (203 from some sources) and not 257 as I previously stated – but this doesn't affect the 'average' cost of a flag – it just reduces the 'total' cost of all flags.The good news is that it also reduces the time you'll spend collecting them all – now only one year, seven months and four days!!If you're a casual flagger collecting as you enjoy your travels then the cost is encompassed in your adventures so don't be put off by this insight – it's only extreme flagging that will incur this kind of investment – casual flags are FREE!!!Oh – Al, by my reckoning you've spent a minimum of $7980 on your flagging exploits (19 at the last count?):o)