New research has lifted the virtual curtain on the world's most censored countries amid the broad expanse of the internet, where knowledge reigns supreme. Surprisingly, a new challenger has emerged triumphant among the typical suspects such as North Korea, Iran, China, and Russia - none other than the United Arab Emirates (UAE)!
Proxyrack performed a comprehensive analysis using a unique combination of internet-based data. They investigated the limits on pornography, the frequency of Virtual Private Network (VPN) users, the famed torrent culture, and the percentage of internet users in each nation. The findings were astounding, with the UAE receiving a stunning 8.03/10, gaining the prestigious distinction of the world's most censored country.
North Korea, Iran, China, and Russia were noticeably absent from the tournament, maybe because they were too engaged with their online exploits to participate. Ukraine and Russia daringly decided to pull back, allowing the UAE to bask in the spotlight.
In the enormous cyber landscape of the UAE, practically everyone is linked to the internet, but here's the twist: nearly half of them (43.2%) use VPNs to access restricted areas of the web. Torrents and pornographic websites are tightly prohibited, solidifying the UAE's place at the top. Bravo, UAE! You've excelled yourself in the race for the censoring gold medal!
But hold on; there's more! Qatar, another brave competitor, finished second with a good 6.95/10 score. Unlike UAE, it dared to keep torrents accessible, and a smaller percentage of its citizens (39.2%) opted for VPN escapades. Almost there, Qatar; keep chasing the crown!
Saudi Arabia takes third place, with only 27.1% of the population using VPNs to traverse the digital maze. It gave it all, but the battle for censorship dominance isn't easy. Saudi Arabia, better luck next time!
Who would have guessed a European country would enter such a heated competition? Belarus, the daring contestant, bucked expectations and took ninth place, proudly wearing its internet restriction emblem. And, if we consider Turkey to be European, it slipped into tenth place, refusing to be left out of the race.
Not to be overlooked, Australia - the country Down Under - sneakily climbed to eighth place, demonstrating that censorship respects no geographical bounds. Meanwhile, Russia, Ukraine, and North Korea chose to forego the study in favor of a secret movie marathon.
Honorable mentions include Oman, Kazakhstan, Singapore, and Malaysia, each with its approach to internet censorship.
Be ready for a plot twist! The United Kingdom noted for its tea-sipping and immaculate manners, settled for fifteenth place, three steps behind the United States. It appears that kindness does not always lead to success in the realm of digital censorship.
As a result, the scene has been prepared, and the curtain has been raised on the world's most censored countries. With the UAE ruling supreme, the power dynamics of the internet continue to move and evolve. Who will face off against the champions, and who will rise to defend their title? In this intriguing drama of internet restriction, only time will tell.
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Proxyrack performed a comprehensive analysis using a unique combination of internet-based data. They investigated the limits on pornography, the frequency of Virtual Private Network (VPN) users, the famed torrent culture, and the percentage of internet users in each nation. The findings were astounding, with the UAE receiving a stunning 8.03/10, gaining the prestigious distinction of the world's most censored country.
North Korea, Iran, China, and Russia were noticeably absent from the tournament, maybe because they were too engaged with their online exploits to participate. Ukraine and Russia daringly decided to pull back, allowing the UAE to bask in the spotlight.
In the enormous cyber landscape of the UAE, practically everyone is linked to the internet, but here's the twist: nearly half of them (43.2%) use VPNs to access restricted areas of the web. Torrents and pornographic websites are tightly prohibited, solidifying the UAE's place at the top. Bravo, UAE! You've excelled yourself in the race for the censoring gold medal!
But hold on; there's more! Qatar, another brave competitor, finished second with a good 6.95/10 score. Unlike UAE, it dared to keep torrents accessible, and a smaller percentage of its citizens (39.2%) opted for VPN escapades. Almost there, Qatar; keep chasing the crown!
Saudi Arabia takes third place, with only 27.1% of the population using VPNs to traverse the digital maze. It gave it all, but the battle for censorship dominance isn't easy. Saudi Arabia, better luck next time!
Who would have guessed a European country would enter such a heated competition? Belarus, the daring contestant, bucked expectations and took ninth place, proudly wearing its internet restriction emblem. And, if we consider Turkey to be European, it slipped into tenth place, refusing to be left out of the race.
Not to be overlooked, Australia - the country Down Under - sneakily climbed to eighth place, demonstrating that censorship respects no geographical bounds. Meanwhile, Russia, Ukraine, and North Korea chose to forego the study in favor of a secret movie marathon.
Honorable mentions include Oman, Kazakhstan, Singapore, and Malaysia, each with its approach to internet censorship.
Be ready for a plot twist! The United Kingdom noted for its tea-sipping and immaculate manners, settled for fifteenth place, three steps behind the United States. It appears that kindness does not always lead to success in the realm of digital censorship.
As a result, the scene has been prepared, and the curtain has been raised on the world's most censored countries. With the UAE ruling supreme, the power dynamics of the internet continue to move and evolve. Who will face off against the champions, and who will rise to defend their title? In this intriguing drama of internet restriction, only time will tell.
Read next: The UAE Has the Fastest 5G Speeds in the World According to Ookla
