What is inner circle consist os countries?

The Inner Circle is a informal term coined by Polish sociologist Piotr Sztompka to describe a group of countries that have been the centre of scientific research and scholarship. These countries are:

- Canada

- France

- Germany

- Italy

- Japan

- Spain

- United Kingdom

- United States

These countries have been responsible for a majority of the world's scientific research and scholarship for centuries. They have the largest and most prestigious universities, the most research institutions, and the largest number of scientists and scholars.