The pursuit of happiness is not only people's instinct, but also people's right. Today is the "international happiness day" on March 20. The United Nations has designated March 20 as the international happiness day every year since 2012, in order to encourage people to pursue and feel happiness. So which countries in the world are the happiest? This article brings you the ranking of the top ten happy countries in 2019. Let's take a look at the countries.
Top ten happy countries
10th place: Australia
The word Australia, originally meaning 'southern continent', is derived from the Latin terraaustralis (land in the South). When Europeans discovered this continent in the 17th century, they mistakenly thought it was a land directly leading to the south pole, so they named it 'Australia'.
There are 10685 beaches in Australia. Whether it's a crowded beach like bonday beach or an inaccessible hiding place like ocean road, you can always find the one you want.
A family shares the beach with a flock of seagulls in modialok, Australia. The beach is dotted with brightly colored umbrellas and cushions, and the emerald like sea water beats the Golden Beach - green and yellow happen to be the national color of Australia.
No. 9: Sweden
Sweden is a country located in Scandinavia, one of the five Nordic countries, and its capital is Stockholm. The southwest is bordered by skagrak Strait and Kattegat Strait, the East is Baltic Sea and Bothnia Bay, and the coastline is 7624 kilometers long. It has 15 world cultural heritages, with a forest coverage rate of 54%. Swedish scenic spots mainly include Nobel Memorial Hall and Swedish palace.
In Sweden, coffee time is sacred. Swedes take time to relax and enjoy tea every day. They can taste it alone or drink with friends.
It's a cold and long winter night in Lapland, Sweden. You come to palm mirror photographer Johannes kormann, who happened to see the wonderful and gorgeous northern lights in his backyard.
8th place: New Zealand
New Zealand is located in the southwest of the Pacific Ocean. Its territory is composed of South Island and North Island, separated by the Cook Strait. The South Island is adjacent to Antarctica, and the North Island faces Fiji and Tonga. Wellington, the capital, and Auckland, the largest city, are located on the North Island. New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with a total of about 30% of its territory as protected areas. It has 3 World Heritage sites, 14 national parks, 3 marine parks, hundreds of nature reserves and ecological areas.
In New Zealand, no place on the island is more than 128 kilometers from the sea. New Zealand also inhabits a large number of unique penguins, including yellow eyed penguins, fjord crested penguins and the world's smallest penguin, blue penguins.
Tourists scattered on the coast near the white cliff trail. Located on the North Island of New Zealand, this area is a good place for hiking.
7th place: Canada
It is not surprising that Canada has the title of "the most suitable country for human habitation", coupled with its geographical advantages adjacent to the United States, rich natural resources, relatively small population and perfect social welfare system, it has become the happiest country. Canada's forest area accounts for 10% of the global total forest area and 30% of the global boreal forest. Naturally, Canada's air quality is among the best in the world.
Canada's forest area accounts for 10% of the global total forest area and 30% of the global boreal forest. Naturally, Canada's air quality is among the best in the world.
In Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, two polar bears take a break during their northward journey, waiting for the water in West Hudson Bay to form ice. So the two male polar bears, like many young people, decided to fight for fun.
No. 6: Netherlands
In addition to traditional holidays in the Netherlands, Dutch employees have about one month of paid leave every year. The Dutch insurance system is so developed that people don't have the concept of "urgent need of money". In the Netherlands, employers pay multiple overtime pay, and overtime on holidays is even more expensive. The Netherlands is the first country in the world to legalize euthanasia. Soft drugs and gay marriage are also legal in the Netherlands. Here, your choice can be respected to the greatest extent and enjoy the most tolerant freedom.
There are 1281 bridges in Amsterdam, three times that of Venice.
Empty prisons in the Netherlands have become refugee homes. Outside the former westlingner prison, an immigrant is playing with a little girl.
No. 5: Switzerland
When you mention Switzerland, you have to mention the high happiness index of the Swiss people. In the annual OECD happy life index survey, Swiss people are most satisfied with life for two consecutive years. With an enviable high salary, breathing fresh air, living in a picturesque town, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Alps and first-class medical services, it is difficult to be happy.
This is a 'National Chocolate' country... According to the data provided by the International Cocoa Organization, each Swiss consumes 11 kilograms of chocolate every year. And brother box has always believed that chocolate can burst human happiness. The main ingredient of chocolate is cocoa butter. Cocoa butter contains theobromine, which is toxic to a variety of animals, but for humans, theobromine is a healthy anti sedative ingredient. Therefore, eating chocolate has the effects of improving spirit and excitement.
No. 4: Iceland
Iceland is known as the 'land of ice and fire' because its land is full of glaciers and volcanoes. Iceland is a country with high welfare, high treatment and high tax. There is little difference between the rich and the poor in Iceland, and the crime rate is almost zero. They treat people quite sincerely and warmly. Icelanders usually live a long life because of their pollution-free environment and relatively small social competitiveness. Adults and children are happy and enjoy a paradise.
Iceland is covered with glaciers and volcanoes, so it is also known as the 'land of ice and fire'. Iceland's vatna glacier (Europe's largest glacier) has an area equivalent to that of Puerto Rico.
At dusk, the world of Iceland was stained with a touch of brilliance. The volcano last erupted in 2014, just north of the vatna glacier. The glacier covers a vast area of 8400 square kilometers.
3rd place: Denmark
Denmark has good social welfare. Although the Danes also complain that the government collects too much tax, they basically take it from the people. Danes really enjoy the social welfare of "from cradle to grave". Everyone enjoys free medical care and most education is also free. The polarization between the rich and the poor is not serious. In all developed countries, the degree of polarization between the rich and the poor in Denmark is very low; Clean government and equality between men and women. 43% of senior positions in the Danish government are owned by women. In fact, most of these factors are owned by other Nordic countries.
Copenhagen is a paradise for bike lovers. There are 350 kilometers of bicycle lanes in Copenhagen, and one third of Copenhagen people go to work by bike.
Denmark, skarn. A seal is warming in the early morning sun. This fishing town is located at the northernmost end of Denmark. Watching seals play and rest is also a local tourism project.
2nd place: Norway
Norway is regarded as the happiest country in the world in the global prosperity index of the legtein Institute. In 95% of the survey, they are happy that they have the freedom to choose the direction of life. Norway's per capita GDP is as high as 36088 pounds (about 350000 yuan) every year, and its residents' life satisfaction also ranks second in the world. Eat in moderation, live frugally and do things calmly & hellip& hellip; This is the basic rule of civic life here. Here is one of the countries with the highest happiness index in the world. The wealth of this country belongs to every citizen.
To enjoy the aurora show, Norway is definitely the first choice. In ancient times, people believed that the Aurora was emitted by gods.
This is v & aelig, one of the lovetown islands in Norway; rø Aerial view of the south end of Y: a towering ridge stretches over the sea. Væ rø Y's population is less than 800, but millions of seabirds nest here, and a large number of bird watchers often come here by helicopter or ferry.
1st place: Finland
Among immigrants from all over the world, Finnish immigrants have the highest happiness in the world. Therefore, Finland deserves the title of the world's top ten happy countries in 2018. According to the global prosperity index of the legtan Institute, Finland has the highest quality of life in the world, and according to the global peace index, it is also one of the most peaceful countries in the world. This country is famous for its thousands of lakes and one of the countries with the highest happiness in the world. It is not only beautiful like a fairy tale world, but also has the world's first education system and the most elusive architectural inspiration.
Finns attach great importance to bathing. The number of saunas in Finland is up to 2 million, while its population is only 5.3 million. In addition, the happiness of Finnish immigrants is also the highest in the world, which is also a special focus of this year's global happiness report.
In Finland, big trees are scattered on the snow, covered with a thick layer of snow clothes, extending into the distance, and the rainbow like aurora borealis occupies the whole sky. You come to palm mirror photographer satu Juvonen timely captured this scene, 'this is Lapland's magic night.'