God created our world and we created nations. Today some countries are peaceful, some countries are affected by large scale violence, and many countries are somewhere in between.
The UN General Assembly prepared a list of world’s best countries to live in based on its “world happiness reportâ€. GDP per capita, social support, generosity, freedom from corruption, life expectancy and freedom of making choices were the six variables that were taken into account to determine life’s happiness.
Here is a brief overview of the top 10 world’s happiest top 10 best countries to live in the world as of the year 2014. This list reflects the score of the happiest nations.
10) Australia (Happiness score: 7.350)
Australians are wonderful people who are well-known for their good nature. They are always willing to help others. This special character of the people of this wonderful nation makes Australia a really good place to live in.
9) Iceland (Happiness score: 7.355)
Iceland does not have a standing army, but has extraordinary rescue teams and coast guards. Crime rate in Iceland is zero. You can breathe clean air here. Iceland offers nine months of fully paid maternity leave for its mothers. People of Iceland are well-known for their self-confidence.
8) Austria (Happiness score: 7.369)
Around 90 percent of the people in Austria are satisfied with their housing and basic facilities. People of this wonderful country save $28,852. This number is higher than the OECD’s average of $23,047. Around 5 million people from all over the world visit Austria every year.
7) Finland (Happiness score: 7.389)
According to Forbes, Finland is one of the best countries to conduct trades. Its education system is one of the best in the world. The nation has excellent public transport system. Literacy rate in Finland is 100 percent. Corruption level is very low.
6) Canada (Happiness score: 7.477)
Around 64 percent of Canadians donate their money on charities. Unemployment rate is low in Canada. The nation has excellent banking system. Many people visit Canada every day. Canadian tourism industry generated $81.9 billion last year.
5) Sweden (Happiness score: 7.480)
Sweden offers free day care to its citizens. Here, university is free. Sweden is an excellent nation for women. In this wonderful country, you can breathe clean and fresh air.
4) Netherlands (Happiness score: 7.512)
Crime rate is very low in Netherlands. Around 95 percent of the citizens of this nation claim that they lead a happy and satisfied life.
3) Switzerland (Happiness score: 7.650)
Switzerland provides good quality of life, safety, trust, health and wealth to all its citizens. It is world famous for its tranquility.
2) Norway (Happiness score: 7.655)
Norway’s strong socialist system contributes to the well-being of each and every one of its citizens. The nation offers healthy food, clean water and fresh air.
1) Denmark (Happiness score: 7.693)
Denmark is the happiest country in the world. It is definitely one of the best countries to bring up your children. Denmark is also well-known for gender equality. Also people of Denmark work towards protecting the environment.
