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Which country lives in the dark?

Published in Energy Access and Infrastructure 2 mins read

This question can be interpreted in several ways, each with its own answer:

1. Country with the least sunlight:

This would depend on latitude and weather patterns. Countries near the poles experience long periods of darkness during winter. For example, Norway has a period of polar night where the sun doesn't rise above the horizon for months.

2. Country with the most electricity outages:

This is more difficult to determine definitively as data on outages can vary. However, countries facing infrastructure challenges or political instability often experience frequent blackouts. For instance, Venezuela has suffered from widespread electricity outages in recent years.

3. Country with the least access to electricity:

According to the World Bank, Sub-Saharan Africa has the lowest rate of electrification, with over 600 million people lacking access to electricity.

4. Country where the majority of people live in darkness due to poverty or lack of access to basic resources:

Again, this is a complex issue with no definitive answer. However, countries with high poverty rates and limited access to clean water, sanitation, and education are likely to have a higher proportion of their population living in darkness, both literally and figuratively.

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