A new report reveals where people feel most positive about their lives
By Lauren ShermanDenmark

According to a new report released by the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development, a Paris-based group of 30 countries with democratic governments that provides economic and social statistics and data, happiness levels are highest in northern European countries.

Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands rated at the top of the list, ranking first, second and third, respectively. Outside Europe, New Zealand and Canada landed at Nos. 8 and 6, respectively. The United States did not crack the top 10. Switzerland placed seventh and Belgium placed tenth.


1. Denmark



2. Finland



3. The Netherlands



4. Sweden



5. Ireland



6. Canada



7. Switzerland



8. New Zealand



9. Norway



10. Belgium


http://travel.yahoo.com/p...UtOS0wOQ--

I love living here. I am very happy with my life.

I'm sure I could be happy in those places too. Except for the really cold ones.


brrrrr


I know that I am really fortunate and have a really nice life here, but there are many people here that don't.

The Netherlands because you live there.

Vendetta1 said:

I'm surprised how high Finland is and shocked that we're ahead of Sweden.


But wayhey!
I like living here, I love my life right now, nothing to complain about really. But it's prob. because I live in the capital... I couldn't imagine living anywhere else if I have to live in my country.


That pic that represents Finland is just dumb..
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hokie said:

My friends need to stop being so freakin' hot.

Vendetta1 said:

So, move your ass there and get him!

Vendetta1 said:

The Netherlands rock! I had great vacations there with outgoing and nice people. Wanna go back to A'dam ASAP!!!

MarySharon said:

I wanna go there too..

Mushanga said:

I enjoyed Tampere too

MarySharon said:

Not as great as Helsinki.. What did you do in Tampere?

Mushanga said:

Wandered, made love, visited museums, made love, ate at the restaurant, made love, had sauna, made love, went to the amusment park, made love, went to the movie, made love, saw dancing and choir shows, made love, did shopping, made love, went to the library, made love...

MarySharon said:

Did you make love in the sauna? It's pretty exhausting..

Mushanga said:

No I didn't, there was more confy places

MarySharon said:

would you two please take this filth somewhere else...and let me know where and I'll meet you there....

MarySharon said:

Sounds like a satisfying vacation... Hope you had a great time. Ever thought of coming back?

roodboi said:

Both of us? You greedy!!!

Mushanga said:

Of course, I plan to visit Helsinki someday

I thought Disneyland was.

MarySharon said:

No can do. I'd want you all to myself, girl..

MarySharon said:

Lemme know if you're coming or need to know something about this place..

Mushanga said:

I'm down for whatever...but dont call me 'girl'

roodboi said:

In the sauna!!

Mushanga said:

hot!

roodboi said:

very funny, girl...

roodboi said:

Crowded

Mushanga said:

That explains why Finland is the second most happy place in the world.

MarySharon said:

They all look so HAPPY!

roodboi said:

steamy and wet!

MarySharon said:

:flashback: