alisonb
Well-known member
Was looking through different countries debt, more specifically SA's and came across this - some of you may find it interesting......
http://www.usdebtclock.org/
And a breakdown of monies owed to other countries(there is a reason why you have so many 'made in China' products on your shelves ;-) ) -
Which Foreign governments own the most U.S. debt?
Answer: Here is the Top 10 (as of May/2011)
1. China, Mainland, $1159.8 billion dollars
2. Japan, $912.4 billion dollars
3. United Kingdom, $346.5 billion dollars
4. Oil Exporters*, $229.8 billion dollars
5. Brazil, $211.4 billion dollars
6. All Other, $202.5 billion dollars
7. Taiwan, $153.4 billion dollars
8. Carib Bnkng Ctrs**, $148.3 billion dollars
9. Hong Kong, $121.9 billion dollars
10. Russia, $115.2 billion dollars
*Includes oil exporting countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iran
**includes countries such as Bermuda and the Cayman Islands
http://www.usdebtclock.org/
And a breakdown of monies owed to other countries(there is a reason why you have so many 'made in China' products on your shelves ;-) ) -
Which Foreign governments own the most U.S. debt?
Answer: Here is the Top 10 (as of May/2011)
1. China, Mainland, $1159.8 billion dollars
2. Japan, $912.4 billion dollars
3. United Kingdom, $346.5 billion dollars
4. Oil Exporters*, $229.8 billion dollars
5. Brazil, $211.4 billion dollars
6. All Other, $202.5 billion dollars
7. Taiwan, $153.4 billion dollars
8. Carib Bnkng Ctrs**, $148.3 billion dollars
9. Hong Kong, $121.9 billion dollars
10. Russia, $115.2 billion dollars
*Includes oil exporting countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iran
**includes countries such as Bermuda and the Cayman Islands