There are more billionaires than ever this year, with a record total net-worth of $5.4 trillion, according to Forbes' new billionaires list.
But even if you cannot be the richest person in the world, it is still pretty cool to be the richest person in your country.
Many billionaires have held the title of richest in their country for a number of years, but as always, there are a number of new titleholders this year.
The richest Greek: Spiro Latsis
Net worth: $3.3 billion
Forbes rank: 412
Background: Latsis made his fortune in the shipping industry, but he has taken a real hit as Greece's economy has collapsed.
The richest Argentines: Carlos and Alejandro Bulgheroni
Net worth: $5.5 billion
Forbes rank: 219
Background: Their father founded Bridas, an energy company, in 1948. The brothers now hold large stakes in Pan American Energy, which was formed as a result of a merger between Bridas and Amoco. Pan American Energy is Argentina's second largest energy company.
The richest Egyptian: Nassef Sawiris
Net worth: $6.5 billion
Forbes rank:182
Background: Nassef Sawiris' father, Onsi, founded Orascom Construction Industries, which is Egypt's most valuable publicly traded company.
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