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10 countries that are favourite of high-tech companies

October 04, 2013 09:55 IST
Booth of German company SAP at the CeBit computer fair in Hanover, Germany.

There are some countries that technology companies love due to their excellent infrastructure, pool of experts and strong government backing.

Let's take a look at some nations that are favourite of high-tech firms.

Source: Bloomberg Visual Data

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10 countries that are favourite of high-tech companies

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Employees sit in the 'Boardwalk' workspace at the Google campus near Venice Beach, in Los Angeles, California.

The United States

Percentage of publicly listed companies in high-tech industries: 23 per cent

Overall rank: 1

The United States is the favourite of high-tech firms as it's the birth place of most major companies.

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10 countries that are favourite of high-tech companies

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The Netherlands

Percentage of publicly listed companies in high-tech industries: 19 per cent

Overall rank: 2

The Netherlands is famous for its open culture, world-class education system and high standard of living.

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10 countries that are favourite of high-tech companies

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A view of Stockholm, Sweden.

Sweden

Percentage of publicly listed companies in high-tech industries: 18 per cent

Overall rank: 3

Sweden has one of the highest per capita incomes and is one of the least unequal societies in the globe.

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10 countries that are favourite of high-tech companies

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A hat designer and her assistants work in Berlin, Germany.

Germany

Percentage of publicly listed companies in high-tech industries: 17 per cent

Overall rank: 4

Germany attracts many companies as it's the biggest economic powerhouse in Europe.

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Gangnam subway station in Seoul, South Korea.

South Korea

Percentage of publicly listed companies in high-tech industries: 16 per cent

Overall rank: 5

South Korea is one of the biggest exporters of electronics in the world.

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10 countries that are favourite of high-tech companies

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A cafe in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Israel

Percentage of publicly listed companies in high-tech industries: 15 per cent

Overall rank: 6

Israel attracts many high-tech companies due to strong government support.

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10 countries that are favourite of high-tech companies

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An aerial view shows the Sacre Coeur Basilica and rooftops of residential buildings on Montmartre in Paris, France.

France

Percentage of publicly listed companies in high-tech industries: 11 per cent

Overall rank: 7

France, which is one of the biggest economies in the world, is a magnet for high-tech companies primarily due to its central location.

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10 countries that are favourite of high-tech companies

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A dog sits as he waits next to his owner to cross a street in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Denmark

Percentage of publicly listed companies in high-tech industries: 11 per cent

Overall rank: 8

Denmark attracts many high-tech companies as it's one of the richest countries in the wealth.

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10 countries that are favourite of high-tech companies

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Visitors walk down the main street at Moomin World theme park in Naatali, Finland.

Finland

Percentage of publicly listed companies in high-tech industries: 10 per cent

Overall rank: 9

Finland is a magnet for high-tech companies due to its excellent infrastructure and strong government support.

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10 countries that are favourite of high-tech companies

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A view of Zurich and the Limmat River in Switzerland.

Switzerland

Percentage of publicly listed companies in high-tech industries: 9 per cent

Overall rank: 10

Switzerland has many high-tech companies as it's one of the wealthiest nations in the world.