Happiest countries in the world?

[Cygnus]

After having a bunch of economical and political debates on here I want to discuss, which do you think is the happiest country in the world? Or the country with the happiest people. And please, the fact that a country is developed does not mean its people are uber-happy in fact it could mean otherwise.

I (sadly) think Venezuela is still the country with the happiest people, you could come up with counter arguments even though you probably haven't gone to Venezuela or interacted with Venezuelans. Seriously, the political situation has made humour flourish and despite the fact that toilet paper can't be found people still joke about the last time they wiped their bottom. Canada could have an easy second place.

[saea97]

Scandinavian countries tend to rank very highly when lists are compiled, but this year Australia was ranked first in a list made by the OECD: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/28/worlds-happiest-countries-2013-australia_n_3347347.html

[Cygnus]

Scandinavian countries tend to rank very highly when lists are compiled, but this year Australia was ranked first in a list made by the OECD: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/28/worlds-happiest-countries-2013-australia_n_3347347.html

Yeah however that is just for OECD countries, not worldwide.

[Walter Powers]

I wouldn't trust any polls coming our of Venezula regarding happiness. I'm sure that Kim Jong Un would say North Korea's the happiest nation in the world; that doesn't mean he's right.

I think that scandanavians are very laid back, so it makes sense they'd be among the happiest. I think it's bad in the long run because eventually it's all gonna come crashing down, and they'll have work harder.

[britishboy]

Australians are the happiest!! their country is BEAUTIFUL! they have a great economy and their culture is so much more positive

[Hyper]

It's always a race between Australians & Danish at least according to most studies.

[Cygnus]

I wouldn't trust any polls coming our of Venezula regarding happiness.

Oh, yes you should. Venezuelans find a joke out of everything and are extremely "laid back" even towards the crappiest situations out there. You have probably never been to Venezuela, going there would confirm it.

[britishboy]

Oh, yes you should. Venezuelans find a joke out of everything and are extremely "laid back" even towards the crappiest situations out there. You have probably never been to Venezuela, going there would confirm it.

they only recently had a national emergency, they run out of toilet roll.... Australia is obviously the happiest however it could also be small European country

[Jasperf]

their country is BEAUTIFUL!

I agree that Australian are mostly all great, laid back happy people... But their country, beautiful? It has some beautiful parts, but most of its just deasert, and not the pretty kind.

After having a bunch of economical and political debates on here I want to discuss, which do you think is the happiest country in the world? Or the country with the happiest people. And please, the fact that a country is developed does not mean its people are uber-happy in fact it could mean otherwise.

I (sadly) think Venezuela is still the country with the happiest people, you could come up with counter arguments even though you probably haven't gone to Venezuela or interacted with Venezuelans. Seriously, the political situation has made humour flourish and despite the fact that toilet paper can't be found people still joke about the last time they wiped their bottom. Canada could have an easy second place.

I agree that the Venezuelans are funny, happy people! Though I haven't been there in about 4 years.

they only recently had a national emergency, they run out of toilet roll.... Australia is obviously the happiest however it could also be small European country

As I said above ozzies are happy, but what about their partners in crime, their little brothers the kiwis?!?

[britishboy]

I agree that Australian are mostly all great, laid back happy people... But their country, beautiful? It has some beautiful parts, but most of its just deasert, and not the pretty kind.

As I said above ozzies are happy, but what about their partners in crime, their little brothers the kiwis?!?

thats whats nice! beautiful coastal cities and forrests and deserts, a beautiful sea as well, I love new zeland as well! you guys have the same climate and sea however ive never been and its not that big, arent you guys practically the same?

[Jasperf]

thats whats nice! beautiful coastal cities and forrests and deserts, a beautiful sea as well, I love new zeland as well! you guys have the same climate and sea however ive never been and its not that big, arent you guys practically the same?

New Zealand's landscape is the complete oposite as Australia, every city exept 2 are coastal. There is no deasert, instead 97% of the country is covered in dense native bush haha. But the people are similar, though I would say that New Zealanders are even more 'kick back' then the ozzies, the biggest city has 1m people Haha, the whole clountry has a real family feel :p

[britishboy]

New Zealand's landscape is the complete oposite as Australia, every city exept 2 are coastal. There is no deasert, instead 97% of the country is covered in dense native bush haha. But the people are similar, though I would say that New Zealanders are even more 'kick back' then the ozzies, the biggest city has 1m people Haha, the whole clountry has a real family feel :p

sounds beautiful, I would like to travel there on holiday and btw the family feel is because the whole country is the size of a family house;) just joking!:P

[Jasperf]

sounds beautiful, I would like to travel there on holiday and btw the family feel is because the whole country is the size of a family house;) just joking!:P

Lol it actually is hahaha! Only 4m

#lovinghowwearelikechatting

[britishboy]

Lol it actually is hahaha! Only 4m

#lovinghowwearelikechatting

lol we have 6m in london:D but London's horrid and NZ is beautiful so I guess you guys wun:P

#ikr:D

[nice]

I think Canada is since it's one of the most peaceful

[tovaris]

Ignorance is blis.

[Jasperf]

I think Canada is since it's one of the most peaceful

peace = happy ????


Being in solitary confinement is peaceful, I wouldn't be happy there.

[Harry Smith]

they only recently had a national emergency, they run out of toilet roll.... Australia is obviously the happiest however it could also be small European country

Isn't that rather xenophobic? How can Australia 'obviously' be the happiest when you say that it could also be another country? It's like saying I'm 'obviously right but I could be wrong'.

I don't think that their is a happiest country in the world, sure some countries have higher GDP or better education but that doesn't unsure happiness, either does good weather

[Human]

Places like Australia, or Spain... in Spain the lifestyles are so relaxed.

[britishboy]

Isn't that rather xenophobic? How can Australia 'obviously' be the happiest when you say that it could also be another country? It's like saying I'm 'obviously right but I could be wrong'.

I don't think that their is a happiest country in the world, sure some countries have higher GDP or better education but that doesn't unsure happiness, either does good weather

I didnt seriously mean that! lol I LOVE Australia soooo much!! if you want my lawyer like statement the best country is in the eye of the beholder

[Harry Smith]

I didnt seriously mean that! lol I LOVE Australia soooo much!! if you want my lawyer like statement the best country is in the eye of the beholder

Australia has a lot of problems, about 60% of country has low water levels and is basically a no go, they've got the issue of urban sprawl and they've pretty much destroyed the Great barrier reef with over fishing

[britishboy]

Australia has a lot of problems, about 60% of country has low water levels and is basically a no go, they've got the issue of urban sprawl and they've pretty much destroyed the Great barrier reef with over fishing
well for me its perfect and the people seem soooo happy! they have also got great tourism and a good economy! ill show you why!
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