{"id":122017,"date":"2023-12-09T13:41:07","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T13:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/?p=122017"},"modified":"2023-12-09T13:41:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T13:41:07","slug":"the-happiest-country-in-the-world-is-a-beautiful-place-with-incredible-forests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/travel\/the-happiest-country-in-the-world-is-a-beautiful-place-with-incredible-forests\/","title":{"rendered":"The happiest country in the world is a \u2018beautiful place\u2019 with incredible forests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/Finland-5107186.jpg?r=1702127948396\"><\/p>\n<p>Happiness can be tricky to measure. But the expert team at the World Happiness Report have used a few key factors to find the world\u2019s happiest country.<\/p>\n<p>The team asked people in countries around the world how satisfied they were with their lives to find the answer.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, Finland topped the list for the sixth year in a row. But what makes people in the Nordic country quite so happy?<\/p>\n<p>According to Visit Finland, this could be because people in Finland enjoy \u201csimple pleasures\u201d such as clean air and spending time in the forest. In fact, Finland has the highest percentage of forest in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Around 75 percent of Finland is covered in forest, making it easy for its residents to spend as much time as they want in nature.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>Spanish destination named world\u2019s worst for pickpockets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/Finland-5107187.jpg?r=1702127948465\"><\/p>\n<p>Finland also enjoys low levels of crime and corruption which means that a majority of residents feel safe there. In contrast, Afghanistan and Lebanon were the unhappiest countries with many residents regularly facing danger.<\/p>\n<p>Finnish residents also enjoy the freedom to forage and can collect mushrooms and berries without fear of repercussion.<\/p>\n<p>The country also has an incredible three millions for a population of just five million people. Sauna culture is enshrined on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.<\/p>\n<p>\u200c<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Cruise guests issued warning to stay away from one area[CRUISE] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>&#8216;I wanted to see if airport lounge access was worth the extra cost'[EXPERIENCE] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>The best country in the world to raise a family named[EXPAT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/Finland-5107188.jpg?r=1702127948524\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Saunas are thought to have incredible health benefits and in Finland, people can also combine them with a dip in cold water.<\/p>\n<p>Although Finland is very dark in winter, it enjoys the midnight sun in summer and the sun barely sets.<\/p>\n<p>One of Finland\u2019s top-rated tourist attractions on Tripadvisor is the Sea Fortress on Suomenlinna island, a boat trip from Helsinki.<\/p>\n<p>One tourist wrote on Tripadvisor: \u201cReally enjoyed our day trip to Suomenlinna, beautiful place and rich in history. Definitely recommend a visit to the island.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a walkable holiday destination? Check out one of the continent\u2019s most walkable cities that\u2019s pretty all year round.<\/p>\n<p>Fancy a cheap break in 2024? A gorgeous city is one of the world\u2019s most affordable holiday destinations.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/travel\/articles\/1843784\/happiest-country-world-finland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Happiness can be tricky to measure. 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