*sigh* Litte boy's arguing about which zero is bigger. Turk 0, Persian 0 or Pak 0,. Tiny Isreal has more technology then Turks, Iranian's and Pak combined. So you all sober up.
@The Last of us Most of the Iranian members are fine examples of Persian maturity and sophistication. You I am afraid are a exception. In my previous post in this thread I said I respected Iran and in particular the social progress was something we could do with in Pakistan.
However you keep singing on about the oil so you leave me no option but to look at this subject. Iran's economic achievements are nothing but abysmal considering she has oil. Iran has some of the largest oil reserves in the world. Having oil is equivalent to winning lottery. Overnight you can become millionaire and you don't even have to do any work. It is like I find gold bars in my garden today.
Let us look at your economy. You exported $61 billion to the world. So that means after a whole year of working Iran managed sell $61 billion. That is not too bad. However looking at how Iran made that £61 billion - Well 80% was oil based which is
$48 billion. Now think about this. 80% of your exports are
blessing of
nature. Forget about mighty Persians even Nigerians with that oil would have made exactly
$48 billion.
Taking away the oil the picture that emerges is humbling. Automobiles and few fruits and nuts was the actual achievement of the combined genius of the Iraian people. Nuts, carpets and fruits. Might I add I have bought Iranian almonds and they are exquisite.
However the bottom line is
$12 billion. Trust me with $12 billion you would be near bankrupt. So it is oil that keeps you going.
For referance Pakistan Pakistan exports are $30 billion all of which is the product of hard work. Pakistan is about 3 times larger so by ratio Pakistan's exports are
$10 billion toward Iran's
$12 billion.
Notice your
oil exports at $48 billion are greater than all the exports of Pakistan at $30 billion.
Economy of Iran - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Economy of Pakistan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Economy of Turkey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
* The real star here is Turkey. She has done well although her position on the gareway to Europe gives her a advantage almost equivalent to the oil factor if not more.
Exports.
Pakistan - $30 billion
Iran - $61 billion ( minus oil
$12 billion )
Turkey - $176 billion
as a comparison
Isreal with population
less than Istanbul, Tehran or Lahore exports $62 billion.
Economy of Israel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia