SOME OF THE BEST COUNTRIES TO LIVE IN

ACCORDING TO THE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX

CANADA

The second largest country in the world after Russia, nearly 90%

of Canadians live within several hundred kilometres of the

US border. Not surprisingly the US and Canada have the

world’s largest trading relationship.

NEW ZEALAND

A wealthy Pacific nation known for its spectacular landscapes,

New Zealand boasts a strong economy built around tourism,

agriculture, and manufacturing.

GERMANY

The most populous and industrialized country in the European

Union, Germany is famed for its technological achievements.

UNITED STATES

With a GDP that accounts for roughly 1/4 of the world, ever since

World War II the United States has been the globe’s foremost

economic and military power.

NETHERLANDS

Although it is a small nation, the Netherlands has played an

important role on the international stage in terms of politics

and diplomacy.

SWITZERLAND

Formerly a land of mountain peasants, Switzerland has

transformed itself into one of the world’s wealthiest countries

and enjoys an extremely high standard of living.

AUSTRALIA

One of the world’s most urbanized countries, nearly 70%

of the population live in cities.

NORWAY

A ruggedly beautiful country of mountains, glaciers, and fjords,

the Land of the Midnight Sun consistently tops the list

of the most developed nations.