Which country has the highest disparity in income distribution among its citizens as per the provided data?

Denmark

South Africa

Brazil

Hungary

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B. South Africa

Solution:

South Africa shows the highest disparity, with the top 20% earning 64.8% of national income while the bottom 20% earns only 2.9%. This stark contrast highlights the income inequalities present even in democracies.

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