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Despite its darnkess and sub-zero temps, Finland is the happiest country in the world - for the eighth year in a row. Its healthcare is publicly funded and its air quality meets World Health Organisation standards. Picture: istock
World’s happiest country revealed
Last year, Australia ranked 10th in the world for happiness – this year it has dropped down the list to 11th, with some surprising countries making the cut.
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Fellow Nordic nation, Denmark ranked second in the report published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford. Picture: istock
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Iceland was also at the top of the happiness rankings, in third place. Picture: istock
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Sweden, known for its work-life balance, strong social structure and high standard of living, ranked fourth. Picture: istock
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Night city view of Amsterdam, the Netherlands - the country ranked fifth. Picture: istock
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Costa Rica broke through into the top 10 for the first time, ranking sixth. Picture: istock
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Norway once again found itself in the top 10 of the happiness rankings - securing seventh spot. Picture: istock
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Despite the war with Hamas, Israel secured eighth spot. Picture: istock
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Luxembourg quarter Kirchberg at sunset - the small European country nabbed ninth position on the list. Picture: istock
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And finally Mexico. It entered the top 10 for the first time and ranked 10th. Picture: istock