Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, UK and USA. The world richest countries whose representatives regularly meet at all levels to determine economic, social and political policy which can reverberate around the world due to the collective power of these nations. Formerly the G7, Russia joined in 1998. Keep an eye on when China might come to the table and create the G9.
Geography Dictionary & Glossary for Students \\ ITS Tutorial School (ITS) - Hong Kong.