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12 fastest growing economies in 2012

Last updated on: November 22, 2011 14:28 IST
Some countries are set to record impressive growth.

While the United States and Europe are going through tough economic times, primarily due to spiraling debt, there are some countries, including India and China, that are poised to post impressive growth numbers.

Let us have a look at 12 fastest growing economies in 2012.

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12 fastest growing economies in 2012

Last updated on: November 22, 2011 14:28 IST
St Paul's Cathedral in Kolkata.

India

GDP forecast in 2012: $1,858.9 billion

GDP growth: 7.82 per cent

World ranking: 9

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12 fastest growing economies in 2012

Last updated on: November 22, 2011 14:28 IST
A view of Niger's capital Niamey at night.

Niger

GDP forecast in 2012: $7.38 billion

GDP growth: 15.4 per cent

World ranking: 1

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12 fastest growing economies in 2012

Last updated on: November 22, 2011 14:28 IST
Baghdad International Airport.

Iraq

GDP forecast in 2012: $128.094 billion

GDP growth: 10.568 per cent

World ranking: 2

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12 fastest growing economies in 2012

Last updated on: November 22, 2011 14:28 IST
View of Luanda, Angola.

Angola

GDP forecast in 2012: $1.32 billion

GDP growth: 10.49 per cent

World ranking: 3

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12 fastest growing economies in 2012

Last updated on: November 22, 2011 14:28 IST
Lake Bomi, Tubmanburg, Liberia.

Liberia

GDP forecast in 2012: $1.32 billion

GDP growth: 10.49 per cent

World ranking: 4

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12 fastest growing economies in 2012

Last updated on: November 22, 2011 14:28 IST
University City District in Songjiang, China.

China

GDP forecast in 2012: $7,209.42 billion

GDP growth: 9.52 per cent

World ranking: 5

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12 fastest growing economies in 2012

Last updated on: November 22, 2011 14:28 IST
An old town in Haiti with a cathedral in background.

Haiti

GDP forecast in 2012: $9.21 billion

GDP growth:8.8 per cent

World ranking: 6

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12 fastest growing economies in 2012

Last updated on: November 22, 2011 14:28 IST
Dili, Timor Leste.

Timor Leste

GDP forecast in 2012: $0.807 billion

GDP growth:8.63 per cent

World ranking: 7

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12 fastest growing economies in 2012

Last updated on: November 22, 2011 14:28 IST
Crowds gather at the Fasiladas' bath in Gondar, Ethiopia, to celebrate Timket - the Epiphany for the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.

Ethiopia

GDP forecast in 2012: $32.3 billion

GDP growth: 8.02 per cent

World ranking: 8

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12 fastest growing economies in 2012

Last updated on: November 22, 2011 14:28 IST
Maputo, Mozambique

Mozambique

GDP forecast in 2012: $12.9 billion

GDP growth: 7.80 per cent

World ranking: 10

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12 fastest growing economies in 2012

Last updated on: November 22, 2011 14:28 IST
Saw Bridge in Afghanistan's Konar province.

Afghanistan

GDP forecast in 2012: $19.1 billion

GDP growth: 7.47 per cent

World ranking: 11

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12 fastest growing economies in 2012

Last updated on: November 22, 2011 14:28 IST
A rainbow forms as the turbulent waters of Zambezi River rush over Victoria Falls in Zambia.

Zambia

GDP forecast in 2012: $21.8 billion

GDP growth: 7.38 per cent

World ranking: 12