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What were the top 20 countries being adopted from in 2005?

By Carrie Craft, About.com

Question: What were the top 20 countries being adopted from in 2005?

According to the U.S. Department of State's web site 22,728 visas were issued to orphans entering the United States in 2005. Compare this to the 2004, total.

Answer:
  • 7,906 - China (Mainland)
  • 4,639 - Russia
  • 3,783 - Guatemala
  • 1,630 - S. Korea
  • 821 - Ukraine
  • 755 - Kazakhstan
  • 441 - Ethiopia
  • 323 - India
  • 291 - Colombia
  • 271 - Philippines
  • 231 - Haiti
  • 182 - Liberia
  • 141 - China (Taiwan Born)
  • 98 - Mexico
  • 73 - Poland and Thailand (Both 73)
  • 66 - Brazil
  • 65 - Nigeria
  • 63 - Jamaica
  • 62 - Nepal
  • 54 - Moldova
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