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Where is the world's most corrupt nation? - CNN.com
Then the link to the actual list is here:
Corruption Perceptions Index 2013 - Results
Hmmmm....something sorta interesting about the top of the list...
Quite frequently those countries make "top of the list" in numerous categories.
They also tend to inspire some very unattractive, accusatory taunts from many highly conservative types....
(CNN) -- Afghanistan, North Korea and Somalia are seen as the most corrupt nations in the world, according to Transparency International's latest survey, released Tuesday.
More than two thirds of the 177 countries included in the 2013 Corruption Perceptions Index scored below 50, where 0 indicates the country's public sector is seen as highly corrupt and 100 as very clean.
Denmark and New Zealand performed best with scores of 91. Afghanistan, North Korea and Somalia tied last with 8 points each.
Then the link to the actual list is here:
Corruption Perceptions Index 2013 - Results
The Corruption Perceptions Index 2013 serves as a reminder that the abuse of power, secret dealings and bribery continue to ravage societies around the world. The Index scores 177 countries and territories on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). No country has a perfect score, and two-thirds of countries score below 50. This indicates a serious, worldwide corruption problem. Hover on the map above to see how your country fares. -
Hmmmm....something sorta interesting about the top of the list...
Quite frequently those countries make "top of the list" in numerous categories.
They also tend to inspire some very unattractive, accusatory taunts from many highly conservative types....