Geography of Wealth
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The origins of wealth are as many and varied as the world's cultures. In one country, wealth might be measured in livestock; in another, it could be the size of one's family. But whether it's gold or livestock, hedge funds or rice harvests, wealth is what humans seek as a means to security, stability, and happiness.

In Geography of Wealth, we take a closer look at some extraordinary cultures and individuals who measure wealth in ways that may surprise you.

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Photo: Ghanaian schoolchildren
For the Frafra people of northern Ghana, farming and family bring a wealth of purpose to life.
Photo: a Chincheros weaver displays a traditional Indian belt
For the people of Chincheros, a village high in the Peruvian Andes, wealth lies in honoring the artistic traditions of their ancestors.
Photo: watching the sunrise
For Norwegians, you are not truly wealthy until you can strike a balance that leaves plenty of time for play with family and friends.
Photo: Iban harvester walking through rice field
Money may not grow on trees. But for the Iban people of Sarawak, Malaysia, wealth grows in the rice fields.


 
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