The Hs

 

It has been a long time since I’ve done a country rant. For my new readers, I have been writing a blurb about every country in the world. Just because I can.

 

 

 

Haiti – Republic of Haiti –

 

            What a shithole. A once promising republic has slid into one of the most corrupt, violent, unstable, poor, and environmentally unsound places in the world. This island country, taking up the other half of Hispaniola (the best parts belong to the Dominican Republic), is listed as 177th on the list of the Corruption Perceptions index. That’s out of 180 countries, with only Iran, Myanmar and Somalia bringing up the rear. That is horrible. The lands have been so destroyed by lack of a conservation program that any rainfall causes massive floods and mudslides.

            Of course, the United States keeps poking its nose into their affairs. Not good. I spent time of their coast in 1994 in a naval blockade because we wanted a corrupt murderer as President instead of the corrupt murderous coup leaders. What the fuck. Stay away from this place. Piracy is bad as well (you don’t hear about that on CNN, do ya?). Most definitely the shittiest place in the New World.

 

 

Honduras – Republic of Honduras –

 

            A country in Central America that most people confuse with El Salvador and Guatemala, Honduras is a pristine, beautiful land bordering on the Caribbean Sea. Unfortunately, due to political strife up until the 90s, there is not much industry or income. Unemployment hovers above 27%. It is a lush, tropical place, with mountainous areas and pretty much covered with tropical rainforest. Hondurans do pretty much keep their noses out of other’s business, though.

            They are slowly gaining in the economy realm, but the haves get more, the have-nots have not. It will take some time, perhaps if they developed their tourism businesses. It would probably destroy a lot of the beauty, but, if done smartly, Honduras could outpace places like Mexico and Jamaica. Not a shit hole by any means. Just a pretty place, and a poor place.

 

 Hong Kong – Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (Area of special sovereignty) –

 

            While technically not a country, it ought to be. This place used to be a British territory, but handed it over to the Kommie Khinese Killers in 1997. However, the Brits did make sure the Kommies wouldn’t ruin the place for at least 50 years. We’ll see.

            The place is awesome if you’re really into capitalism. Hong Kong has about the most free trade system, and they show that it WORKS. A powerhouse in the financial markets, Hong Kong kicks butt when it comes to getting the job done.

            People like the place, too. Imagine 7 million people in 428 square miles (and only 40% of that is developed!). That means its smaller than Maui, but has almost 50 times the population. Freedom, the chance for a better life, and MONEY draws millions. 90% of the folks there take public transportation (take that, Kommie lovers!). It is truly an awesome, yet crowded, place.

           

 

 

Hungary – Republic of Hungary –

 

            Ah, another shining jewel it was is once a member of the Eastern Bloc. Once they ditched Kommunism, they have bristled with economic activity. Hungary is a republic, and has a pretty good economic plan. Inflation is low, and people live a fairly decent life. The place is beautiful, too.

            Now, not everything is roses, as a lot of industries have yet to be privatized, but they’re getting there. Tourism is a big winner, and the Europeans love going there for holiday. I have heard the sailing on its big lakes is excellent. I want to visit sometime soon.

 

 

Ok, there ya go. Can’t wait for another installment? Well, too bad. Re-read the old ones.

 

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