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Its a simple fact that small, densely populated first world countries enjoy a better infrastructure than geographically larger countries. A country with 11 time zones and only 150mm people to generate tax dollars is going to spread its money thinly. In the case of Sochi, the region is far, far removed from the major population (money) centers, and the oligarchs have reportedly skimmed $40 billion of the $50 billion allocated there.

Try spending some time in Germany, then fly into say, Indianapolis, and go for a drive around the area. Eye opening, to say the least.