Countries

Spain

Spain is a storied country of stone castles, snowcapped mountains, vast monuments, and sophisticated cities, all of which have made it a favoured travel destination. The country is geographically and culturally diverse -- britannica.

England

England is the origin of the English language, the English legal system (which served as the basis for the common law systems of many other countries)… its parliamentary system of government has been widely adopted by other nations -- wikipedia.

Poland

By the turn of the 21st century, Poland was a market-based democracy, abundant in products of all kinds and a member of both NATO and the EU, allied more strongly with western Europe than with eastern Europe but, as always, squarely between them -- britannica.

Mexico

With a population exceeding 130 million, Mexico is the tenth-most populous country in the world and is home to the largest number of native Spanish speakers -- wikipedia.

United Kingdom (UK)

"Comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland... It maintains sovereignty over the British Overseas Territories, which are located across various oceans and seas globally. The UK had an estimated population of over 68.2 million people in 2023" -- wikipedia.

France

Charles de Gaulle famously complained, “Only peril can bring the French together. One can’t impose unity out of the blue on a country that has 265 kinds of cheese” -- britannica.com

Canada

"a sparsely inhabited country of 40 million people, the vast majority residing south of the 55th parallel in urban areas. Canada's capital is Ottawa and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver" -- wikipedia.

Taiwan

Calibrated at 295 in TvF (2005).

population size of China

Priority request: Estimates fluctuate between 1.4 billion to being a fraction of that number. If the number of Chinese citizens has significantly decreased over the years, this could have huge ramifications for both the country and the rest of the world.

Netherlands

"known for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills and cycling routes" -- wikipedia.

Turkey

Listed at 245 in 2005's TvF. Is it the same country it was 20 years ago?

Ireland

Calibrated in 2005 at 255 (TvF).

Switzerland

Although most Swiss are German-speaking, national identity is fairly cohesive, being rooted in a common historical background, shared values such as federalism and direct democracy, and Alpine symbolism -- wikipedia. Priority request.

Portugal

Portugal is a member of the United Nations, the European Union, the Schengen Area, and the Council of Europe, as well as a founding member of NATO and the eurozone -- wikipedia.

Malta

Malta is a developed country with an advanced high-income economy. It is heavily reliant on tourism, attracting both travelers and a growing expatriate community with its warm climate, numerous recreational areas, and architectural and historical monuments -- wikipedia.