Countries & Territories

New Caledonia, a French territory located in the South Pacific, spans a land area of around 18,575 square kilometres with a population of approximately 270,000. The population is mostly concentrated in the capital city, Noumea, leaving many regions underserved in terms of technology and telecommunications. The island's mountainous terrain and isolation pose significant challenges for connectivity ...

New Zealand, a two-island nation in the South Pacific, has a population that is primarily concentrated in urban areas, particularly in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. The country's geographic isolation and rugged terrain pose unique challenges for telecommunications and infrastructure. Despite these hurdles, New Zealand has made significant strides in these sectors, with fibre optic ...

Nicaragua, located in Central America, is one of the larger countries in the region, and has diverse terrain that includes volcanoes, mountains, and coastal regions. Its population of around 7 million is heavily concentrated in the western regions, particularly in the capital, Managua. The country's telecommunications sector is still developing, with mobile networks covering most urban areas but ...

Niger, a landlocked country in West Africa, is one of the largest on the continent with a diverse geography that ranges from the Sahara desert in the north to fertile regions in the south. The population of roughly 26 million is primarily located in the southern regions, with Niamey, the capital, being the most populous city. Niger's infrastructure is developing, with limited road and rail ...

Nigeria is located in West Africa, with a diverse geography that spans from the coastal swamps in the south, to the Sahel savannah in the north, posing unique infrastructural challenges. Its population of over 215 million people is unevenly distributed, with a high concentration in urban areas such as Lagos, Kano and Ibadan, and less in the rural areas. This uneven spread influences the access to ...

Niue, a small island nation in the South Pacific, is a self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand. It has a sparse population of around 1,600 residents, most of whom reside in the capital, Alofi. Niue's geographical isolation and small population present unique challenges for technology and telecommunications infrastructures. Despite these challenges, the nation has made ...

Norfolk Island, an external territory of Australia, is located in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia. The island has a small population, estimated at around 2,100 residents, and features a roughly circular shape with an area of about 35 square kilometres. Due to its remote location and small size, telecommunications and technology infrastructure have been a challenging aspect ...

North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is a highly centralised state with significant topographical challenges for technology and telecommunications, including mountainous terrain covering around 80% of its land area. Its population, estimated at 26 million, is largely concentrated in urban centres, notably Pyongyang and Hamhung, with less densely populated ...

The Northern Mariana Islands, a US commonwealth situated in the Western Pacific, presents unique challenges for technology and telecommunications due to its remote geography and sparse population. Spread over 14 islands and with a total population around 49,000, the distribution of residents is highly uneven, with the majority located on the island of Saipan. This uneven population distribution ...

Norway, with its varied and challenging geography, has utilised technology and telecommunications in remarkable ways. Its long, narrow shape, mountainous terrain and highly dispersed population have necessitated unique solutions for digital connectivity. These challenges have been met head-on, with Norway ranking among the world's most connected countries. The nation's remote Arctic territory of ...

Oman, located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, has a diverse geography that ranges from rugged mountains and desert terrain to coastal plains. This vast topography influences the distribution of the country's 4.5 million residents, with a majority inhabiting urban areas like the capital, Muscat, and a smaller number residing in remote regions. In terms of telecommunications ...

Pakistan, located in South Asia, has a diverse geography with mountains in the north, fertile plains in the centre, and a desert region in the south. The country's population of approximately 230 million is unevenly distributed, with significant concentrations in urban centres such as Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. The Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in the northwest region present ...

Palau, an archipelago of about 340 islands in the Micronesia region of the Pacific Ocean, has a population of approximately 18,000, predominantly in Koror. Its remote geography and dispersed population present significant challenges for infrastructure development and technology deployment. Two submarine fibre optic cables link Palau to the global internet, along with Starlink offering LEO ...

The Palestinian Territories, comprising the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, present very distinct challenges for technologies and telecommunications. The region’s topography is diverse, with coastal plains, highlands, and desert areas, influencing the distribution of its population of roughly five million. Population centres are unevenly dispersed, with high concentrations in areas like Gaza City ...

Panama, situated in Central America, has a unique elongated geography which stretches 80 km at its narrowest point, dividing the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This makes it a significant transit nation, evident from the world-renowned Panama Canal. The country's population of approximately 4.3 million is predominantly urban, with about half living in Panama City, the capital. In terms of ...