For the eighth consecutive year, US News & World Report has published a ranking of the The best countries in the world to live. The ranking project is based on global perceptions that can define countries, such as qualitative characteristics, the way the state promotes trade or the way it affects the national economy.
For studying a number of 73 qualities that a state can have. Several attributes and nations were featured in the survey, conducted between March 17 and June 12. The more than 17,000 participants had to rate whether they associated a quality with a country.
He Evaluation and classification model to Countries was developed by global marketing and communications services company WPP and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
The 10 countries with the best quality of life
- Swiss: With a low unemployment rate, one of the highest gross domestic products per capita in the world and a highly developed service sector, Switzerland is leads the rankings. It stands out not only for its cultural contributions, being one of the countries that have won the most Nobel Prizes, but also for its neutrality in times of conflict and for its banking sector.
- Canada: The country has a national policy of multiculturalism that celebrates its diversity. Canada is an industrial society with a high standard of living. The service sector is its major economic engine and a major exporter of energy, food and minerals. It is also the third largest country in the world with proven oil reserves and the fourth largest producer in the world.
- Sweden: One nation Leaders in International Affairs because of his commitment to human rights, public service and sustainability. Health care and university education are free and residents’ life expectancy is one of the highest in the world. Swedes are among the most generous people.
- Australia: Considered a rich nation based on a market economy with a high GDP and per capita income. It has a high participation in sporting activities and a high life expectancy. Australian cities typically cover an area of prominent place in habitability assessments. Australians are particularly concerned about environmental issues.
- UNITED STATES: The US economy is the largest in terms of gross domestic product technologically more powerful. It is also the world’s leading oil and natural gas producer. The country is home to some of the best universities in the world, such as Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Several internal challenges plague the country, highlighting racial tensions, income inequality and national security.
- Japan: one of the nations more educated and most technically advanced in the world. One of the world’s largest manufacturers of motor vehicles, electronic devices and steel, making it the third largest economy in the world. Japan is home to a dozen UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Germany: The most populous country in the European Union has one of them larger economies in the international community.Germany is one of the largest importers and exporters in the world. Another advantage is the well-educated and diverse workforce as well as the booming telecommunications, health and tourism sectors.
- New Zealand: It is notable for its export market, manufacturing industry and tourism. The country’s per capita income is high and it is among the countries where this is the case invest more in education.
- Great Britain: A nation with considerable international influence in economic, political, scientific and cultural terms. Much of the country’s economic growth comes from banking and tourism. London is a major financial center and one of the most visited cities in the world.
- Netherlands: His society is considered one of the most tolerant, was the first country to legalize gay marriage. It has the largest concentration of museums in the world.