<strong>Denmark</strong> is the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report 2013, the most recent United Nations happiness study available. For an obviously happy place, head to Copenhagen's <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tivoli.dk%2Fen%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Tivoli Gardens</a>, one of the world's oldest amusement parks.
Denmark is the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report 2013, the most recent United Nations happiness study available. For an obviously happy place, head to Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens, one of the world's oldest amusement parks.
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<strong>Norway</strong> is the second-happiest country in the world. Hike through <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmidtnorsknatur.no%2Fen%2FDovrefjell.aspx" target="_blank" target="_blank">Dovrefjell National Park</a> to see arctic<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.visitnorway.com%2Fus%2Fwhat-to-do%2Ftours-safaris%2Fwildlife-safaris%2Fmusk-ox-safaris%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank"> musk oxen</a> and (possibly) reindeer.
Norway is the second-happiest country in the world. Hike through Dovrefjell National Park to see arctic musk oxen and (possibly) reindeer.
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Visit Zermatt in<strong> Switzerland, </strong>the third-happiest country, to find some of the best ski slopes. It's where some of the world's national ski teams train.
Visit Zermatt in Switzerland, the third-happiest country, to find some of the best ski slopes. It's where some of the world's national ski teams train.
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The fourth-happiest country is the <strong>Netherlands</strong>, where you can enjoy the flowers at the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.keukenhof.nl%2Fen%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Keukenhof gardens</a> in Lisse. You'll find long fields of tulips throughout the region.
The fourth-happiest country is the Netherlands, where you can enjoy the flowers at the Keukenhof gardens in Lisse. You'll find long fields of tulips throughout the region.
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In <strong>Sweden</strong>, the fifth-happiest country, delight in the medieval architecture of Stockholm's <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvisitstockholm.com%2Fen%2FTo-Do%2FAttractions%2Fgamla-stan%2F1856" target="_blank" target="_blank">Gamla Stan</a>, a historical city center.
In Sweden, the fifth-happiest country, delight in the medieval architecture of Stockholm's Gamla Stan, a historical city center.
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<strong>Canada</strong> is the sixth-happiest country in the world. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pc.gc.ca%2Feng%2Fpn-np%2Fab%2Fbanff%2Findex.aspx" target="_blank" target="_blank">Banff National Park</a> may be one of the reasons why. Canada's oldest national park spans more than 2,500 square miles of mountains, glaciers, forests and lakes in Alberta.
Canada is the sixth-happiest country in the world. Banff National Park may be one of the reasons why. Canada's oldest national park spans more than 2,500 square miles of mountains, glaciers, forests and lakes in Alberta.
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<strong>Finland</strong>, the seventh-happiest country, is home to Santa Claus. You can ride a reindeer sled in the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santaclausvillage.info%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Santa Claus Village</a>, an amusement park near Rovaniemi in the Lapland region.
Finland, the seventh-happiest country, is home to Santa Claus. You can ride a reindeer sled in the Santa Claus Village, an amusement park near Rovaniemi in the Lapland region.
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<strong>Austria</strong>, the eighth-happiest country in the world, often celebrates its music traditions. Enjoy a show at <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musikverein.at%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Musikverein's</a> Golden Hall in Vienna.
Austria, the eighth-happiest country in the world, often celebrates its music traditions. Enjoy a show at Musikverein's Golden Hall in Vienna.
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<strong>Iceland</strong> may be the ninth-happiest country in the world in part due to its incredible hot springs and thermal-heated swimming pools, including its most famous spa, the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluelagoon.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Blue Lagoon</a>.
Iceland may be the ninth-happiest country in the world in part due to its incredible hot springs and thermal-heated swimming pools, including its most famous spa, the Blue Lagoon.
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A trip to <strong>Australia</strong>, the 10th-happiest country, wouldn't be complete without visiting the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.australia.com%2Fexplore%2Ficons%2Fgreat-barrier-reef.aspx" target="_blank" target="_blank">Great Barrier Reef</a>. It's one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
A trip to Australia, the 10th-happiest country, wouldn't be complete without visiting the Great Barrier Reef. It's one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
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