Each year, the United Nations puts together a list of the happiest countries in the world, comparing a wide variety of criteria, from average incomes and healthcare standards to levels of generosity and the absence of corruption.
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Olivia Morelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
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