Of course, everyone in the world dreams of a long and prosperous life in all respects.So sometimes you want to leave the frost and snow-covered town in a cozy country where there is war, frantic pace of life, the contaminated air.But some cities and countries lies happiness?While everyone has their own idea of it.Nevertheless, researchers and social scientists have already developed a conditioned measuring happiness, on which annually draw up lists of geographical locations where the happiest people live.What you need for the modern man confidence in the future?It turns out, not so much: social guarantees from the state, competent policy of the government, and of a certain level of material wealth.
course, today make up a huge number of ratings about where the happiest people live.Most of them are based on the standard criteria: the level of financial health, environmental conditions, the size of GDP, the degree of corruption, the potential life expectancy, freedom of life choices.
Today's list
So where the happiest people live?
Do you think the United States or Germany?Not at all."Yankees" took only 15th place ranking, and the Germans - 26 th.Residents of China were in 84th place, while the Russians took 64th.The British list of the happiest placed on the 21-th position, and French - on the 29th.
Then who is shown first in the list of countries where the happiest people live?Rating headed, as the results of sociological research, the Nordic states.Moreover, for several years they own palm.
now turn to the practical side of the issue of where the happiest people live?
Denmark, Aarhus
city is located on the east coast in a cozy harbor.It is highly developed industry, and people have fun in that ride on water skis and boats.In Aarhus, regularly organizes music festivals, art exhibitions, theatrical performances put.Guests Danish town with pleasure spend time in local cafes and restaurants.Residents from the windows of homes with scenic views of the North Sea.
Norway, Oslo
not have a clue about where to live the happiest people in the world?
Sociologists say that in the Norwegian capital.Where you can admire the amazing beauty of nature, which you will not see anywhere else.The capital of the ancient Vikings surrounded by majestic forests and massive mountain ranges.The city guests are always offered an interesting cultural program: you can go to a concert, festival, see the unique sculptures that adorn the local parks and squares, as well as visit the famous Opera House.In Oslo, it operates a huge number of bars, clubs and supermarkets.The economic development of the city provides the oil industry.
Switzerland, Geneva
still inhabited by happy people in the world?List of countries would be incomplete without Switzerland.Still, someone will impress the snow-capped mountains and majestic alpine ridges Jura?The picturesque town on the south-west of the country is at the center of this natural palette of colors.Located along the Rhone River building of the cathedral of Saint-Pierre is striking in its architectural elegance.In winter in Geneva attracts tourists from all over the world to enjoy skiing and snowboarding on the local hillsides.During the summer, many travelers enjoy relaxing on the beach.
The city has an amazing beauty fountain - Jet Deo, who must see every tourist who arrives in this hospitable country.
Netherlands, Utrecht
continue to consider the question of where to live the happiest people in the world.The countries of northern Europe in this respect are the leaders.However, in a country like the Netherlands, for human also created favorable conditions for the "vekovaniya."In particular, in the Dutch city of Utrecht, in all senses of the people feel great.There are inspired artists, musicians and poets.The abundance of pubs, bars and cafes enables tourists to taste the savory dishes of the national cuisine.Visitors can admire the way people travel by boat down the waterway.In the summer the famous film festival is held here, which has hosted famous actors and directors.The dynamic life of ease and the atmosphere is converted in Utrecht city of happiness.
Sweden, Malmo
this amazing city is connected to the Danish capital of Oresund Bridge, so wishing to see the sights of Copenhagen can easily pass through it.
in the Swedish city also have to look at.Here amazing architecture: old neighborhoods and historic appearance of urban areas as a tourist to return to the 3-4 centuries ago.Although Swedish conservatism, representatives of City Hall to listen to immigrants and students who are always willing to share their ideas on the contemporary city beautification.
Canada, Toronto
in North America, too, there is a city whose residents are happy with life.We are talking about Canadian Kingston, which is in eastern Ontario.It also offers a wide cultural program: from the music festivals and theater performances ending.There are all conditions for creativity.Residents of the city adhere to the principles of tolerance and freedom of expression.Of course, these factors contributed to the fact that people feel happy in Kingston.
Finland, Helsinki
in the Finnish capital recorded a minimum level of official corruption.
where there is a high level of quality of life and education, the difference in income population - is negligible.The availability of high-quality medical services, and the perfect balance between rest and work - for many people, these factors are the key to happiness.Again, in Helsinki on a high level of culture: an abundance of theaters, philharmonic, museums - a clear confirmation.The architectural appearance of the city is represented by the Finnish Art Nouveau style, which strikes visitors by its magnificence.
Russian cities
course, a lot of people interested in the question of where the happiest people live in Russia.
As the results of opinion polls, the leaderboard was the capital of the Chechen Republic - Grozny.Also, the Russians feel comfortable in such cities as Kazan, Sochi, Krasnodar, Tyumen, Surgut.But the Russian capital in the ranking of the most "happy" the city took only 52 place.
The results of sociological studies have shown that the degree of financial well-being is essential for the Russians, but at the same time does not determine the criteria that makes a person happy.The main factors that have proved to be the level of security, a sense of change for the better in the city where the person lives, the environmental situation.Just for this reason that the leaders had escaped the city, the appearance of which in recent years has changed dramatically: Sochi, Grozny, Kazan.
As outsiders rating, these include the cities of Chita, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Bratsk.Their inhabitants are dissatisfied with the quality of their lives.
happy people
Today sociologists have given an answer to the question: "Where are living the happiest people of the world"?If we talk about Central Asia, in the first place were Kazakhs.The researchers said that the most are the smiling Filipinos in Asia.Next descending go the nations living on the territory of Laos, Turkey, Myanmar, Kyrgyzstan, Thailand and Israel.The highest level of dissatisfaction with life recorded Uzbeks.
consider themselves lucky residents of the South American continent.First place in the ranking took the Brazilians.
As for the European part, the list of the happiest peoples led residents of Macedonia.The second position was occupied by the Romanians.
Unhappy
Well, the most "miserable" country, according to experts, are Benin, Rwanda, Burundi, Syria, Togo.Residents of these countries are tired of the strife and poverty.
