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India among countries that have highest GDP

September 20, 2013 08:36 IST
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One way to check a country's health is to calculate its gross domestic product, the market value of all final goods and services from a nation in a given year.

Let's take a look at some economies that have highest GDP in the world.

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India among countries that have highest GDP

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South view of New York City from the newly renovated Top of the Rock observation deck at Rockefeller Center in New York.

United States

Gross domestic product: $15,680,000 million

Overall rank in GDP: 1

United States, the biggest economy in the world, is a manufacturer and exporter of products in all sectors.

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A view of the city skyline from the Zhongfu Building at night in Beijing, China.

China

Gross domestic product: $8,227,000 million

Overall rank in GDP: 2

China, the fastest growing economy in the world, produces goods not only to satisfy its export sector but also to cater to its huge domestic market.

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Pedestrians walk across a zebra crossing in Tokyo, Japan.

Japan

Gross domestic product: $5,964,000 million

Overall rank in GDP: 3

Japan, one of the biggest economies in the world, is a giant in electronics and automobile sectors.

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Tourists Caro and Anna from Munich lie in a bed mounted to a rental bike as they ride along Friedrichstrasse in central Berlin, Germany.

Germany

Gross domestic product: $3,401,000 million

Overall rank in GDP: 4

Germany, one of the biggest economic powerhouses of the world, depends largely on its massive export sector.

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An aerial view shows the Notre-Dame Cathedral on the Ile de la Cite and the Seine River in Paris, France.

France

Gross domestic product: $2,609,000 million

Overall rank in GDP: 5

France, one of the biggest economies in the world, produces and exports almost all goods, especially dairy products and automobiles.

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A view of Piccadilly Circus in central London, United Kingdom.

United Kingdom

Gross domestic product: $2,441,000 million

Overall rank in GDP: 6

United Kingdom, one of the biggest financial centres in the world, is one of the largest economies in the globe.

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Tourists take pictures with the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon in the background in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Brazil

Gross domestic product: $2,396,000 million

Overall rank in GDP: 7

Brazil, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, is also one of the biggest exporters in the globe.

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A woman walks on the platform as a train arrives at Mayakovskaya metro station, which was built in 1938, in Moscow, Russia.

Russia

Gross domestic product: $2,053,000 million

Overall rank in GDP: 8

Russia, one of the biggest economies in the world, is a major powerhouse of oil and gas production.

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An aerial view shows the Gran Canal in Venice lagoon, Italy.

Italy

Gross domestic product: $2,014,000 million

Overall rank in GDP: 9

Italy, one of the biggest economies in the world, is a major exporter of automobiles and dairy products.

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Tourists carry earthen pitchers on their heads as they participate in Matka Race at Ladera village near Bikaner city in Rajasthan.

India

Gross domestic product: $1,825,000 million

Overall rank in GDP: 10

India, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, is not a major exporter but has a massive domestic market.

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Snowboarders ride a chair lift on one of the many snow runs during night skiing on Grouse Mountain with the city of Vancouver, British Columbia down below, Canada.

Canada

Gross domestic product: $1,819,000 million

Overall rank in GDP: 11

Canada, one of the richest economies in the world, is a major exporter of minerals.

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A view of Central Business District in Sydney, Australia.

Australia

Gross domestic product: $1,542,000 million

Overall rank in GDP: 12

Australia, one of the richest economies in the world, is a major exporter of minerals.

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A view of Barcelona, Spain.

Spain

Gross domestic product: $1,352,000 million

Overall rank in GDP: 13

Spain, which was hit badly by the 2008 global economic crisis, is one of the wealthiest nations in the world.

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Ice skaters on a rink in Mexico City's Zocalo Square, Mexico.

Mexico

Gross domestic product: $1,177,000 million

Overall rank in GDP: 14

Mexico, one of the biggest economies in Latin America, carries most of its trade with its neighbour United States.

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A subway station in the Gangnam area of Seoul, South Korea.

South Korea

Gross domestic product: $1,156,000 million

Overall rank in GDP: 15

South Korea, one of the biggest economies in the world, is a major exporter of electronics and automobiles.

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A view of Jakarta, Indonesia.

Indonesia

Gross domestic product: $894,900 million

Overall rank in GDP: 16

Indonesia, one of the biggest economies in Asia, is struggling to control its falling currency.

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A view of financial district in Istanbul, Turkey.

Turkey

Gross domestic product: $794,500 million

Overall rank in GDP: 17

Turkey, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, carries most of its trade with Europe.

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A view of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

The Netherlands

Gross domestic product: $773,100 million

Overall rank in GDP: 18

The Netherlands, one of the richest countries in the world, is a major exporter of dairy products.

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A view of Kingdom Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia

Gross domestic product: $727,300 million

Overall rank in GDP: 19

Saudi Arabia, one of the wealthiest nations in the world, is a major exporter of oil and gas.

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An overview picture shows Jet d'Eau (water fountain) and Lake Leman from St-Pierre Cathedrale in Geneva, Switzerland.

Switzerland

Gross domestic product: $632,400 million

Overall rank in GDP: 20

Switzerland, one of the richest countries in the world, is a major exporter of dairy products and foodstuff.

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A view of Tehran, Iran.

Iran

Gross domestic product: $548,900 million

Overall rank in GDP: 21

Iran, which is facing economic sanctions over its nuclear programme, is a major exporter of oil and gas.

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A view of Stockholm, Sweden.

Sweden

Gross domestic product: $526,200 million

Overall rank in GDP: 22

Sweden, one of the richest economies in the world, has an open and competitive market.

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Royal Palace at the end of Karl Johans Gate in Oslo, Norway.

Norway

Gross domestic product: $501,100 million

Overall rank in GDP: 23

Norway, one of the wealthiest nations in the world, is a major exporter of oil and gas.

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A view of Warsaw, Poland.

Poland

Gross domestic product: $487,700 million

Overall rank in GDP: 24

Poland, which was hit badly by the 2008 global economic crisis, has taken measures to boost investments.

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People rest in the Parc du Cinquantenaire of Brussels, Belgium.

Belgium

Gross domestic product: $484,700 million

Overall rank in GDP: 25

Belgium, one of the richest economies in the world, is a major exporter of foodstuff and dairy products.