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James Cartwright

James Cartwright

James Cartwright is a geography writer and former high school geography teacher who has spent 20 years making maps and distances interesting. He can name every capital city from memory and insists that geography is the most underrated subject in school.

Writer for Countries & Nations

Is Sri Lanka A Good Country To Live?

Quick Fact Sri Lanka covers 65,610 km² and sits at 7.8731° N, 80.7718° E, with a 2026 population of roughly 21.8 million. Geographic Context Just off India’s southern tip, this island nation in the I...

How Much Foreign Exchange Does Pakistan Have?

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves sit between $8 billion and $10 billion as of early 2026. Quick Fact As of early 2026, Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves hover between $8 billion and $10 billio...