Of course, every person on Earth dreams of a long and prosperous life in all respects. So sometimes you want to leave a frosty and snowy city in a cozy country where there are no wars, a frantic pace of life, polluted air. But in what cities and countries is happiness lurking? Although everyone has their own idea of him. Nevertheless, researchers and sociologists have already developed a conditional measure of happiness, on the basis of which annually lists of geographical places where the happiest people live are compiled. What does a modern person need to be confident in tomorrow? It turns out that there are not so many: social guarantees from the state, competent government policy, and a certain level of material wealth.
Of course, today a huge number of ratings are compiled about where the happiest people live. Most of them are built on the basis of standard criteria: level of financial well-being, environmental situation, size of GDP, degree of corruption, potential life expectancy, freedom of life choice.
Today's list
So where do the happiest people live?
Think in the USA or Germany? Not at all. “Yankees” took only the 15th position of the rating, and the Germans - 26th. The inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom were in 84th place, while the Russians took 64th. The British are placed on the 21st position in the list of the happiest, and the French are placed on the 29th.
Then who is in first place in the list of countries where happy people live? The ranking was headed, according to the results of sociological studies, by the states of Northern Europe. Moreover, for several years they have held the palm.
Now let's move on to the practical side of the question of where the happiest people live?
Denmark, Aarhus
The city is located on the east coast in a cozy harbor. Industry is highly developed here, and people enjoy themselves by water skiing and yachting. In Aarhus, music festivals, art exhibitions are regularly organized, theater plays are staged. Visitors to the Danish city enjoy spending time in local cafes and restaurants. Residents from the windows of the houses have a picturesque view of the North Sea.
Norway, Oslo
You have no idea where the happiest people in the world live?
Sociologists claim to be in the Norwegian capital. Here you can admire the amazing beauties of nature that you will not see anywhere else. The capital of the ancient Vikings is surrounded by majestic forests and massive mountain ranges. In the city, guests will always be offered an interesting cultural program: you can go to a concert, festival, see unique sculptures that adorn local parks and squares, and also visit the famous opera house. Oslo has a huge number of bars, clubs, supermarkets. Economic development of the city provides the oil industry.
Switzerland, Geneva
Where else do the happy people of the world live? The list of countries would not be complete without Switzerland. Still, who will be indifferent to the snowy alpine mountains and the majestic ridges of the Jura? The picturesque city in the south-west of the country is located in the center of this natural palette of colors. Located along the Rhone River, the building of St. Pierre Cathedral impresses with its architectural sophistication. In the winter, tourists from all over the world come to Geneva to go skiing and snowboarding on the local mountain slopes. In the summer, many travelers enjoy relaxing on the beaches.
The city has an amazingly beautiful fountain - Jet Deo, which every tourist who comes to this hospitable country should see.
Netherlands, Utrecht
We will continue to consider where the happiest people in the world live. The countries of the northern part of Europe occupy leading positions in this regard. However, in a state such as the Netherlands, comfortable conditions have also been created for man to “age”. In particular, in the Dutch city of Utrecht, people in every sense feel excellent. It draws inspiration from artists, musicians, poets. The abundance of pubs, bars and cafes allows tourists to taste the spicy dishes of national cuisine. Visitors to the city can enjoy the way people travel by boat down the waterway. In summer, the famous film festival is held here, where eminent actors and directors come. A vibrant life and an atmosphere of ease make Utrecht a city of happiness.
Sweden, Malmo
This amazing city is connected to the Danish capital by the Öresund Bridge, so those who wish to see the sights of Copenhagen can easily go through it.
There is also something to see in the Swedish city. Here is an amazing architecture: the old quarters and the historical appearance of the city squares, as it were, return the tourist 3-4 centuries ago. Despite Swedish conservatism, city hall representatives listen to immigrants and students who are always ready to share their modernist ideas for city improvement.
Canada, Kingston
On the North American continent, there is also a city whose inhabitants are content with life. We are talking about Canadian Kingston, which is located in the eastern province of Ontario. A wide cultural program is also offered here: from music festivals to theater performances. All conditions for creativity are created here. Residents of the city adhere to the principles of tolerance and freedom of expression. Of course, these factors have made people feel happy in Kingston.
Finland, Helsinki
The Finnish capital recorded a minimum level of corruption of officials.
There is a high level of quality of life and education, the difference in incomes is insignificant. The availability of quality medicine services and the optimal balance between leisure and work - for many people, such factors are the key to happiness. Again, culture is developed at a high level in Helsinki: the abundance of theaters, philharmonic societies and museums is a vivid confirmation of this. The architectural appearance of the Finnish city is represented by the Art Nouveau style, which amazes tourists with its splendor.
Russian cities
Of course, a huge number of people are interested in the question of where the happiest people of Russia live.
According to the results of opinion polls, the capital of the Chechen Republic, the city of Grozny, appeared on the list of leaders. Also, Russians feel comfortable in cities such as Kazan, Sochi, Krasnodar, Tyumen, Surgut. But the Russian capital in the ranking of the "happiest" cities took only 52 place.
The results of a sociological study have shown that the degree of financial well-being is essential for Russians, but at the same time not a determining criterion that makes a person happy. The main factors, as it turned out, are the level of security, a sense of change for the better in the city where the person lives, the environmental situation. For this reason alone, cities have emerged as leaders whose appearance has changed dramatically in recent years: Sochi, Grozny, Kazan.
As for the outsiders of the rating, they include such cities: Chita, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Bratsk. Their residents are dissatisfied with the quality of their own lives.
Happy peoples
Today, sociologists have answered the question: "Where do the happiest peoples of the world live"? If we talk about the territory of Central Asia, then in the first place were the Kazakhs. Researchers said Filipinos are the most smiling in Asia. Further descending are the peoples living in the territory of Laos, Turkey, Myanmar, Kyrgyzstan, Thailand, Israel. The highest level of dissatisfaction with life is recorded among Uzbeks.
Residents of the South American continent consider themselves happy. The first place ranking took Brazilians.
As for the European part, the list of the happiest peoples is led by the inhabitants of Macedonia. The second position is occupied by Romanians.
