(Baonghean.vn) - Through a survey conducted in 156 countries, on March 16,United Nations announcedWorld Happiness Report 2016. Accordingly,Denmark has been named the happiest country in the world for the third time in four years.
Following Denmark are Switzerland, Iceland and Norway, respectively. Switzerland is the happiest country in the world according to the 2015 Report.
People in Burundi are the least satisfied with their lives. Benin (ranked 153rd), Afghanistan (154th), Togo (155th) and Syria (156th) also do not fare so well.
The United States ranked 13th on the happiness measure, falling behind Canada (6th), the Netherlands (7th), New Zealand (8th), Australia (9th), Sweden (10th), Israel (11th) and Austria (12th).
Germany ranked 16th, while other superpowers such as the UK ranked 23rd, Japan ranked 53rd and Russia ranked 56th. The country with the world's second largest economy - China ranked only modestly at 83rd out of 156 countries.
Several countries suffering economic and political crises – including Greece, Italy and Spain – along with Ukraine, which has seen a complex political upheaval, saw significant drops in happiness.
Below are impressive images of the 10 happiest countries in the world in 2016.
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After being knocked down to second place last year, Denmark has once again become the happiest country in the world. A sense of intimacy, community and cheerfulness are common features in this country. |
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Dropping one spot from 2015, Switzerland has no reason to be sad in second place. Visitors can enjoy the feeling of excitement in Davos, one of the largest ski resorts in Switzerland. |
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Iceland comes in at number three. The Blue Lagoon is the country’s most famous geothermal spa. Hot springs or thermal pools are a national feature. |
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Norway is the 4th happiest country in the world. The people here are very conscious of building community and solidarity. A favorite hobby of the people here is surfing on the glacial lakes near Flakstad in the Lofoten archipelago in March. |
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Coming in at number 5 is Finland. People can stay in Kakslauttanen igloos to enjoy the stunning Northern Lights. |
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Canada came in at number 6 and could very well rank higher in future years. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds two newborn pandas named Jia Panpan and Jia Yueyue in March. |
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The land of tulips - the Netherlands is in 7th place. Keukenhof Gardens is an extremely famous place in this country. |
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Number 8 country - New Zealand is famous for its coffee culture and delicious food. Wellington, the capital of New Zealand is a favorite place to explore wildlife. |
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Anyone visiting the country ranked 9th in terms of happiness index - Australia cannot miss the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef in the world. |
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According to the United Nations, Sweden is the 10th happiest country in the world. There are many services here, such as a comprehensive tour of Bellmansgatan, the place associated with the mythical hero Mikael Blomkvist. |
Thanh Hien
(According to CNN)