The "nicest" place is subjective, but top-ranked cities for liveability consistently include Copenhagen, Vienna, Zurich, Melbourne, and Sydney, excelling in stability, healthcare, culture, education, and infrastructure. For expats seeking a blend of affordability, climate, and friendly culture, Panama is highly rated, while Switzerland offers high wages and stunning scenery, and Iceland leads in peacefulness.
South Africa tops our list of the friendliest nations, scoring an impressive 34.63 out of 40 on the 'agreeableness' trait of the Big 5 Personality Test. Greeks were found to be the second-friendliest people in the world, scoring 33.71 on the test.
Finland is the world's happiest country, according to the World Happiness Report, offering retirees (and others) peace, safety, and balance. You can collect U.S. Social Security benefits while living in Finland.
What is the safest and cheapest place to live in the world?
The most affordable countries among the safest in the world are Latvia, Chile, Costa Rica, Slovakia, and Lithuania. The cost of living in these states varies from $1,000 to $1,100 per month.
According to the 2024 Human Progress Index (HPI) report by CEOWORLD Magazine, Switzerland is the world's best country for quality of life. Norway and Iceland are next. Hong Kong secured fourth place, leading ahead of Sweden, while Denmark and Germany ranked sixth and seventh, respectively.
Kiribati, specifically its Line Islands (like Kiritimati), is the first country to celebrate the New Year, followed closely by Samoa, Tonga, and New Zealand's Chatham Islands, all thanks to their location just west of the International Date Line. These Pacific island nations usher in January 1st hours before most other countries, making them the first to welcome the new year.
Switzerland. If you've always wanted to live in a small town nestled in the mountains, there is a program that will pay you to move to Albinen, Switzerland. This program pays individuals up to 20,000 Swiss Francs to relocate to the small town to help with repopulation.
There is really no “best” age to move abroad. There can be advantages and disadvantages to moving abroad at any age. For example, moving abroad when you're young can be great, as you may have fewer dependents, such as children or elderly parents.
There's no single "world no. 1 cute girl" as beauty is subjective, but lists often feature popular figures like Zendaya, Bella Hadid, Ana de Armas, Jodie Comer, and Margot Robbie, based on personal preference, media influence, or even scientific metrics like the Golden Ratio (where Bella Hadid and Jodie Comer have scored highly). Rankings vary, with some sources highlighting influencers like Hailey Bieber or models like Kate Upton.
The cleanest country in the world is Estonia, according World Population Review's Cleanest Countries in the World 2025.
The most sustainable countries include Honduras, Moldova, Norway, Sweden, New Zealand, and the UK, based on varying environmental, social and economic factors.
