Updated: February 10, 2011
Traveling is all about getting a new perspective on the world, but what if you traveled to the world's richest and most poor country -- how different would they really be? Qatar is the wealthiest nation on the planet, with rich resources in oil and gas, whereas Sierra Leone is the world's poorest country with roots in slavery and a history of civil conflicts.The two countries are not only located on different continents, with Qatar located in the Middle East and Sierra Leone in West Africa, both have a unique history and population affecting their place in the global market. To learn more about the circumstances of these nations and to see if they are really as different as night and day, watch Jessica Kumari's special report, below.
And, while you're here, learn more about the value of money and how it affects the level of poverty in developing nations, plus, find out how you can help end world hunger.
Find out more about YAI, an organization dedicated to helping West African youth.
Understand the history of conflict diamonds used to finance violence in war-torn countries.
Check out photos from our Have and Have-Not shoot this Fall.
Jessica Kumari investigates the school system in this wealthy nation.
Discover how Qatar changed in the past and what it hopes for the future.
An investigative report on the global economic disparity between Sierra Leone and Qatar.
Jessica Kumari explores the sights and sounds of Freetown's market.
Jessica Kumari visits a school while reporting in the African country.
What an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) looks like in a third world country, with special thanks to Doctors Without Borders for their help throughout our trip.
A tour of what these areas look like in a country like Sierra Leone. The shelves are not stocked. And the equipment is very different.
We met this boy who stole our hearts. His experience here has shaped his goals for the future.
Volunteers built this playground for the children at the hospital, but it was something so foreign to the children, it's never been used. Instead it plays a very different role. Check it out.
It was shocking to see that the main highway in Sierra Leone is not paved and riddled with potholes. It made what should be a 2 hour journey -- into a 10 to 12 hour trip.
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