I'd also suggest that you read Jared Diamond's book "Guns, Germs and Steel" to better understand how our modern civilizations evolved

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AI Overview

"Successful" can be measured through various metrics such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the Human Development Index (HDI), and economic diversification.

The top-performing Muslim-majority countries, based on overall economic size, standard of living, and global influence, include:

Turkey: With a nominal GDP nearing $1.64 trillion, Turkey boasts the largest economy in the Muslim world, driven by highly developed manufacturing, defense, and tourism sectors.

Indonesia: As the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, it is an economic powerhouse with a GDP exceeding $1.54 trillion. It is a leading emerging market and a G20 member.

United Arab Emirates (UAE): A global center for finance, aviation, and logistics with a GDP of $621 billion. It ranks very highly on the UN Human Development Index (HDI) due to its aggressive economic diversification away from oil.

Saudi Arabia: Boasting a GDP of $1.38 trillion, it remains an energy giant undergoing massive modernization under its Vision 2030 program, which invests heavily in technology, sports, and tourism.

Malaysia: With a GDP of $516 billion, it is recognized for its highly advanced manufacturing capabilities, electronics exports, and robust Islamic finance sector.
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