Happiest Nations of the World

Here is a list of the top five nations of the world with the most content people.

1  Costa Rica

Do you believe that the happiest people are those who are closest to Mother Nature? Well your belief has been verified by the New Economics Foundation's Happy Planet Index which has ranked Costa Rica as the happiest nation in the world. Blessed with diverse flora and fauna as well as enchanting beaches, Costa Rica is one of the most popular tourist destinations too. Its rich cultural heritage stems from the diversity of people who have been living here for centuries. One of the few countries to have abolished military rule, the government here invests that money for the well being of its people.

 2  Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the fastest growing nations and has left behind its agonizing war memoirs for good. Astonishingly it’s a very safe country to live in and its local are known to be very hospitable with an interesting story to narrate every time. Apart from having a rich cultural legacy, Vietnam is also known for its remarkable range of natural spectacles like enthralling beaches, green-washed mountain ranges, a cuisine to die for and ever growing modern cities. Apart from a few loopholes which come with every developing nation, Vietnam’s people as well as its visitors are content people.

3  Colombia

Is it the scintillating Caribbean beaches or the enthralling Amazon jungles you dreamt of going to, on your holidays? Well the good news is you can discover both the places in your next escapade to Columbia, which has been ranked as the third happiest nation in the world. The people here are peaceful and laid back the diversity of lifestyle keeps the nation ticking and remarkable. It has a colonial feel too because of the old world vestiges left behind, which adds more charm.

4  Belize

One more addition to the unscathed destination list is the nation of Belize, which boasts of natural reserves and wildlife. Its one of the few countries where all forms of life co-exists in harmony and special efforts are made by the government to protect this ecological balance. So if you want to see corals beneath the sparking waters or take a hike on the ancient ruins of the place, you may as well be all geared up. The people here are forever cheerful and welcoming and are self reliant with the vast bounty of opportunities that the ecology offers.

 5 El Salvador

One of the many Latin American countries in the list to boast that its people are one of the happiest, is El Salvador.  The people here are believed  to be one of the brightest and the most socially active of the lot from the whole of Latin America. It has one of the best night clubs, universities, museums and social gatherings for the welfare of the underprivileged. Yet the people are warm and welcoming.  The natural splendors which include famous lakes and volcanoes add to the existing pleasures that the nation has to offer.