5 Countries With the Highest Flood Risk

4. Arab Republic of Egypt

Percentage of Population Exposed to Flood Risk: 40.5%

Egypt is an African country with a $378 billion economy. It is one of the most historic nations in the world known for the iconic pyramid. On the flooding side of things, Egypt is particularly vulnerable due to the river Nile. The Nile is the longest river in the world, and its location in Egypt has also made the country one of the first places where human beings settled down to grow their food. The Nile floods every year in the monsoon season, and any changes in rain patterns can be deadly.