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Good road infrastructure is one of the most important components of the economy as it plays a big part in delivery of goods and services.
Let's take a look at some countries spending a lot on improving their roads.
Source: internationaltransportforum.org
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
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United States
Total investments: $74,164 million
Overall rank: 1
United States, the biggest economy in the world, spends a huge amount on its road infrastructure. The US, known as the country of cars, has some of the most well-connected highways and freeways in the globe.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
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Canada
Total investments: $20,109 million
Overall rank: 2
Canada, one of the richest countries in the world, is the second-biggest spender on roads primarily because the country is huge and its population is thinly spread.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
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Australia
Total investments: $18,417 million
Overall rank: 3
Australia, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, is the third-biggest spender on roads primarily because the country is huge and its population is thinly spread.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
Photographs: Charles Platiau/Reuters
France
Total investments: $15,860 million
Overall rank: 4
France, one of the richest economies in the world, connects some of its most beautiful cities and tourist destinations with equally efficient road network.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
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Germany
Total investments: $15,503 million
Overall rank: 5
Germany, one of the biggest economic powerhouses of the world, owes much of its trade success to its excellent roads.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
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Russia
Total investments: $11,235 million
Overall rank: 6
Russia, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, invests a lot in its road network primarily because its a huge country and its population is thinly spread.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
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Poland
Total investments: $11,108 million
Overall rank: 7
Poland, which was hit badly by the 2008 global economic crisis, is investing a lot of money into infrastructure in an effort to boost trade.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
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Spain
Total investments: $7,893 million
Overall rank: 8
Spain, which was also hit badly by the 2008 global economic crisis, is investing a lot of money into infrastructure in an effort to put its economy back on track.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
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Turkey
Total investments: $6,918 million
Overall rank: 9
Turkey, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, is investing a lot of money into infrastructure as its economy witnesses a boom.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
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United Kingdom
Total investments: $6,872 million
Overall rank: 10
United Kingdom, one of the biggest financial centres of the world, has some of the most well-connected roads in the globe.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
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Mexico
Total investments: $5,223 million
Overall rank: 11
Mexico, one of fastest growing economies in the world, is investing a lot on road network in an effort to boost trade both within the nation and also with neighbouring countries.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
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Romania
Total investments: $4,383 million
Overall rank: 12
Romania, which was hit badly by the 2008 global economic crisis, is focusing on its road network as its growth bounces back.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
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Norway
Total investments: $3,637 million
Overall rank: 13
Norway, one of the richest nations in the world, invests millions of dollars on its roads every year.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
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The Netherlands
Total investments: $3,053 million
Overall rank: 14
The Netherlands, one of the biggest exporters of dairy products in the world, sees millions of tourists enjoy its excellent road network every year.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
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Azerbaijan
Total investments: $2,085 million
Overall rank: 15
Azerbaijan, which has one of the biggest oil and gas reserves in the world, is the largest country in Central Asia.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
Photographs: Petr Josek/Reuters
Czech Republic
Total investments: $1,727 million
Overall rank: 16
Czech Republic, one of the most developed countries in eastern Europe, has some of the best infrastructure in the region.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
Photographs: Kacper Pempel/Reuters
Finland
Total investments: $1,244 million
Overall rank: 17
Finland, one of the richest countries in the world, has some of the most picturesque roads in the globe.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
Photographs: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters
New Zealand
Total investments: $1,121 million
Overall rank: 18
New Zealand, one of the biggest producers of dairy products in the world, has some of the best roads connecting its beautiful hills and rural areas.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
Photographs: Cathal McNaughton/Reuters
Ireland
Total investments: $618 million
Overall rank: 19
Ireland, which was hit badly by the 2008 global economic crisis, is investing a lot in its infrastructure to boost its growth.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
Photographs: Radovan Stoklasa/Reuters
Slovakia
Total investments: $576 million
Overall rank: 20
Slovakia, whose capital Bratislava is the financial capital, is witnessing a lot of foreign investments in various sectors, including infrastructure.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
Photographs: Stoyan Nenov/Reuters
Bulgaria
Total investments: $459 million
Overall rank: 21
Bulgaria, which has seen rapid growth in recent years, is putting in a lot of money in its road network.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
Photographs: Liutauras Strimaitis/Reuters
Lithuania
Total investments: $457 million
Overall rank: 22
Lithuania, which has the biggest economy in the Baltic region, has a GDP per capita of $21,615.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
Photographs: Marko Djurica/Reuters
Serbia
Total investments: $452 million
Overall rank: 23
Serbia, whose economy is primarily based on service sector, is witnessing a big jump in foreign investment.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
Photographs: Ints Kalnins/Reuters
Latvia
Total investments: $299 million
Overall rank: 24
Latvia, which enjoys high standard of living, has booming trade relations with its neighbouring countries.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
Photographs: Laurent Dubrule/Reuters
Luxembourg
Total investments: $293 million
Overall rank: 25
Luxembourg, one of the richest countries in the world, has some of the most well-connected roads in the globe.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
Photographs: David Mdzinarishvili/Reuters
Georgia
Total investments: $288 million
Overall rank: 26
Georgia, whose economy was badly hit after civil strife in the 1990s, has seen its trade bounce back.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
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Albania
Total investments: $280 million
Overall rank: 27
Albania, which is rich in natural resources, is investing in its infrastructure to boost trade and economy.
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28 countries spending most on road infrastructure
Photographs: Ints Kalnins/Reuters
Estonia
Total investments: $210 million
Overall rank: 28
Estonia, which is projected to become the most productive country in the European Union by 2050, has a GDP per capita of $21.200.
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