THE CHEERIEST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
Added on: 18th Jul 2016
BRAZIL
(SCORE: 6.983)
The largest national economy in Latin America and the seventh
largest in purchasing power parity in the world, Brazil is a vast
country that also has some major social issues such as high
crime rate, corruption and significant poverty. In spite of this,
it’s more than 200 million inhabitants feel happy.
UNITED STATES
(SCORE: 7.119)
The world’s largest economy by nominal and real GDP, the
US is a major technological and political force. Famous for its
affluence, liberal principles and consumerism, the US offers
citizens the ability to obtain the “American Dream”.
MEXICO
(SCORE: 7.187)
One of the world’s largest economies, Mexico is the world´s
largest silver producer and tenth largest oil producer. With its
beautiful beaches, renowned seaside resorts and sunny
weather, the country also ranks among major tourist destinations.
Despite the notorious criminality particularly related to the
drug trade, the Mexicans are generally happy people.
AUSTRIA
(SCORE: 7.200)
One of the world´s richest and most developed countries,
Austria has performed well in all economy-related statistics.
Renowned for its amazing location within the spectacular
panoramas of the Alps, Austria also offers its inhabitants fresh
air and a clean environment, which may also contribute to
this nation´s happiness.
COSTA RICA
(SCORE: 7.226)
Home to more than 4.5 million mostly happy people, Costa Rica is
another Central American country that made it to the list. With a
constantly good performance in human development, Costa Rica
is known for its progressive environmental policies, being the only
country to meet all five criteria established to measure
environmental sustainability.
ISRAEL
(SCORE: 7.278)
Boasting the highest standard of living in the Middle East and one
of the highest life expectancies in the world, Israel is a country
of highly motivated and educated people who contribute to
its strong and developed economy. Despite the recent conflicts
in some parts of the country, most Israeli still consider their
country a good place for a happy life.
AUSTRALIA
(SCORE: 7.284)
One of the most developed and wealthiest countries in the
world, Australia ranks highly in many international comparisons
of national performance, including quality of life, health, education,
protection of civil and political rights etc. Melbourne, one of
Australia´s major cities, has been even named “the best
city in the world to live in” several times.
NEW ZEALAND
(SCORE: 7.286)
Famous for its breath-taking landscape and natural landmarks,
New Zealand is a highly developed country with an efficient
infrastructure, modern and prosperous economy and a stable
social system. Surrounded by beautiful nature, local people are
known to be very friendly, easy-going and relaxed.
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