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UN Names Norway Best Place to Live

Niger, Afghanistan round out list of 182 nations; China makes big gains

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(Newser) – Norway is the best country in the world to live in, according to the UN’s human development index, and Niger is the worst, ranking just below Afghanistan. The index ranks 182 countries based on life expectancy, school enrollment, and GDP per capita. China came in at 92, up seven spaces since last year—a larger jump than any other nation. The US was at 13. UN officials stressed that the rankings are based on 2007 data and don’t reflect changes due to the global recession, AFP reports.

The best countries to live in:

  1. Norway
  2. Australia
  3. Iceland
  4. Canada
  5. Ireland
  6. The Netherlands
  7. Sweden
  8. France
  9. Switzerland
  10. Japan

The port area of Oslo, seen from Akershus Fortress.
The port area of Oslo, seen from Akershus Fortress.   (Wikimedia Commons)
Nigerian soldiers stand guard over weapons collected from Niger Delta militants as part of a government amnesty program, in Yenagoa, Nigeria Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009.
Nigerian soldiers stand guard over weapons collected from Niger Delta militants as part of a government amnesty program, in Yenagoa, Nigeria Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009.   (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
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Timinator2K
Oct 5, 09 2:41 PM CDT
Pick a paradise from the above list and GO THERE, liberal moonbats! Reply
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rajanKazhmin
Oct 5, 09 2:47 PM CDT
I didn't know there were bats on the moon.
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odowd80
Oct 5, 09 3:15 PM CDT
Another American failure that conservatives can celebrate!
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JonmarkP
Oct 5, 09 4:19 PM CDT
And become a victim of US foreign policy? No, thanks.
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Fondue
Oct 5, 09 4:53 PM CDT
@odow, for real!! I'm surprised conservatives haven't figured out that this is a Liberal failure and a Conservative win. They should be cheering and absolutely giddy.
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