Top 10 Best Countries to Live In

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1Canada
Canada's good because our economy doesn't really have any thing to do with war so that tax will be low and if you live in Alberta you don't have to pay PST. If you want to move you don't have to ask the government to move and our economy is now the most stable. If you ask me Canada is the land of the free and we don't worry about people blowing up planes. Canada doesn't own any nuke so people don't think of us as a threat but we are one of the most peaceful places on earth.
It's safe, no war, it's beautiful and there is almost no criminals.
I know that 'cause I live here.

I think Canada is the best in terms of freedom, even though I've never been there... I can say these things because I know a lot of people migrating there... And their feed backs about Canada is great...
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2United States of America
That stereotype is so not true. Most people here are friendly and will help you if you need it. Other than the enormous amount of political correctness forced on us, we have the freedom to do just about anything as long as it's not abusively illegal. Everybody in the world takes great risks to come here---I live right on the Mexican border and thousands get through every day. We need jobs and a sane political system, neither Democrats nor Republicans. We need a president who puts American citizens' needs first before special interest groups or foreign nations. Regardless, I wouldn't live anywhere else.
If you have a dream, America is the place to make it happen. Don't believe the hype! America is beautiful and full of opportunity.
I'd move here if I could, just for all the theme parks. It seems a lot more EXCITING than the uk.
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3Australia
Australia is really nice country. Australia is a very high developed country characterized by a very high rank of Human Development Index. This country is also strong in financial, and really multicultural where you can meet people around the world. The citizens are friendly and you can enjoy a freedom life. Australia has it's best city in the world, Melbourne which ranked as the most liveable city in the world. Climate diversity makes Australia become more unique where you can enjoy the tropical climate at the north of the country, desert at the west, and subtropical climate at the southeast of Australia.
If I was a poor man then Australia is the best place to be poor in as it has a great safety net, not too cold and a lot of opportunity to get off the canvas. If I was a rich man then Australia is a great place to live: Good security, Good Weather, Good Beaches, Good Food and Good Business opportunities. Canada- Weather is lousy, US- No safety net, so it has low security, Europe - Too much Government interference and weather is lousy. New Zealand is similar to Australia to except the place has too many New Zealanders. Thailand is Up there with Good places to live if you had a few bucks. At the end of the day it is up to what you want : for me it is about : Good Air, Good Food, Good Water, Good Weather, Good scenery and the economic freedom and health to enjoy them.
The only country I've ever lived in, Australia is a very beautiful country. It's also a very free country where different cultures mix together very well. Add to that the fact that it's the second-most developed country after Norway according to the HDI, the excellent literacy rate of 99%, the okay crime rate and the great healthcare system, Australia is the best and only country I've lived in. Sure, it has some bad people, and many of the teenagers in some parts of Sydney that I've been to are absolutely appalling. The amount of teenagers who skip school, smoke, drink and wreak havoc is astonishing in Sydney, but it's still a safe and extremely developed place to live.
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4Sweden
Freedom and love all over the country. That's the way of living.
Swedes are very kind and are very environmentally conscious. Swedes have a high equality rate and are full of culture. Alfred Nobel, a swede, invented dynamite(not the song)and other swedes invented the zipper and the wrench.
Beautiful country. I lived in Sweden for now 6 years and I don't regret anything. I was from Norway before but Sweden is seriously the best place I've been to. :)
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5Japan
I was there about 20 yrs ago and I still remember vividly how great the japanese. I can not forget all the beautiful places and the outstanding hospitality of this country. I highly recommend to each traveler to at least count in to visit Japan so they can experience the honesty and purity of the culture. The best way to educate kids the importance of family and descipline will go further on each individuals morals and lige being. I plan to go back and visit Japan before it is too late for me to travel, the number one country of ASIA.
High Tech countries and very polite people.
I'M A JAPANESE I KNOW THAT THERE IS LESS ACCIDENTS HERE AND Japan's economy has been up and down for well over a decade now and considered to be in a stagflation state or in a period of very slow growth. When a major disaster occurs in a country that is experiencing economic flatness, the rebuilding effort calls for new investments and purchases which spur demand and also business. In light of this, foreign investor's (at least the smart ones) may look to buy Japanese companies' stocks and other Japanese financial instruments.
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6England
I love England. Free healthcare. Democracy, (in America, they say we have "democracy", but we don't. Far from it actually). Education, education is WAY better in the UK. Children actually know something. Housing is cheaper(yes, houses are smaller). Cars are cheaper and get better MPG(again, cars are smaller). Shopping is cheaper, people can actually afford to eat healthy in the UK. People are friendly, and closely knit communities. Acceptance, they accept anyone of all differences. Same sex marriage is going to be legal soon, so I can get married, there instead of the US. And the monarch helps the country, in good times and bad, she is always there for us, and gives us something to be proud of. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN
Very nice place to live but every journey/holiday takes forever to get to England, the last time I went there was brilliant.
Everyone in England, looks out for each-other and cares for anyone, who comes to the country as an immigrant.
Oh yeh, and we have free health care (like Canada).
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7Spain
Great climate, great cities, historically significant, rather nice people, great geographical placement. Never been there, but from what I know about Spain it seems like the best country to live in.
I reckon that Spain tops these countries because great food, medditerranian sea at your doorstep and if it gets to hot the flights to anywhere are super cheap.
I went to Spain last year, and I really LOVE IT! GREAT country, the people, the food, the culture, I really left a part of my heart there... Sniff
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8India
100% to free live in anywhere anyplace at anytime... It is important live in
Want real freedom... Come to the largest democracy in the world... The country with best human rights record... The oldest civilization and one of the fastest growing in the world... We're moving fast... Try to catch up or get away... Here comes India.
I BELIEVE THAT INDIA BECOMES MORE POWERFUL COUNTRY IN WORLD ONE DAY.. THAT DAY IS NOT SO FAR...
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9Greece
Bad economy but wonderful people, beautiful nature, amazing islands, excellent weather. There is funny and good-humored mood all the time. It's a country where it's very impossible to feel depressed or bored. Number one country if you want to have fun...
A country with history, healthy food, sea and mountains.. And also friendly people..
Vert nice people, awesome culture, Why would you not want to live in this beutifal country! Amazing food too! Love to Greece!
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10Germany
Clean places and very good infrastructure.
Germany living standard is much more higher than the USA.
Germany and Japan are the most popular countries on earth, according to the BBC Poll.
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The Contenders

11Holland
HOLLAND IS NOT A COUNTRY YOU IDIOTS!
I'm very proud to be a hollander because it's a beautiful country and the most people are living good in holland and our soccer team is incredible good
The Netherlands are the best with Freedom and healtcare
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12Brazil
This county is a paradise with diverse food, culture, and people. There is no other better place to have a vacation.
A happy country with nice people and beautiful sights! Cheers from your Argentina!
O_O. This is 11th, seriously. Hmm, does awesome food, hot girls, beautiful landscape, and small unemployment cheange your mind? How bout a rich country with potential superpowerdom. All if that, my friend, is in Brazil
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13New Zealand
9/10 by far one of the most awesome countries to live in. It has so much. Theme parks, volcanoes, kind people, and so much more. C'on who wouldn't want to go see where lord of the rings, the hobbit and king kong was filmed swell as hundreds more. What can't yo do here? There's very little crime, no shortages of water, food, air :3. The best country...
Great place to live if you love the outdoor scene New Zealand is the place. Full of wonderful helping people a lot of spirit and love for each other and the environment is pristine. A must for people to come visit for holidays. Good clean green environment.
No war whatsoever plus it's where the lord of the rings was filmed and the hobbit it's got everything beaches, mountains, volcanoes, lakes, the list goes on...
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14Thailand
Nice waether, the people are friendly, foods are yummy and a lot of beautiful places.
I'm thai proud to be all thai culture food, beautiful country, thai people friendly and smile. Muaythai, rum-thai. Many good thing in thailand
Thailand is the best country because you can pee on the side of the road
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15China
Beautiful place and the giant pandas are so cute!
China is amazing!
I love China and let's hear it for the Great Wall!
We all love Chinese history, I can do many things without any permission.
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16Italy

The best Pizza, Lasagna and spaghetti in the world. Pizza was "invented" in Naples around 1860s. Pizza is one of the very few words which is understood all over the world. The ice cream cone is an Italian invention.

17United Arab Emirates

This place is heaven


18France
Why France set on No.26? France must set on number 1. France has good environment more than Canada and good welfare. Problem of France is bad economic. But France is good to live in more than other countries.
This country has the best food, the best culture, the best language, the best monuments, the best history, the best fashion and a good health care! PERFECT!
Best healthcare in the world, beautiful landscape, amazing food, culture, climate.

19Philippines
I love the people in this country. They are so hospitable, kind and welcoming. The Philippines boasts a lot of pristine beaches and land forms and is definitely a holiday getaway island. I love the mountains, waterfalls, islands, volcanoes, beaches and most importantly the people! I love how Filipinos are so kind to foreigners like me. =)

HAILKINGMICHAELJACKSON

One of the best countries to live in. Nice and lovable people. It is really great to live here. There are lots of beautiful places and beaches to go to. Philippines is one of a kind country that you will really love.
#itsmorefuninthePhilippines, Beaches, Mountains, Forest, Rivers, Shopping, Huge Malls, Stunning skyscrapers, vibrant lifestyle, luxurious Hote ^^ Boutiques.
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20Taiwan
The best place ever to live in. When I watch tourism shows and when they go to Taiwan, I will be super excited and I will always watch it. Taiwan also has good comedy shows, which I watch every weekend. I hope I can visit Taiwan soon!

CrazeBoutMayday

ONE YOU COME, YOU WON'T WANT TO LEAVE!
FOOD, GIRLS, NIGHT LIFE, ~~AMAZING!

21Ireland
I had no idea about the Irish people before the Uefa Euro 2012... But after that hilarious event... I realised that the irish are the most openminded and stunning people on earth... Simply the kindest... And dublin is just impressive! Ireland is really a great spot on earth to live in... Love you irish people!
People are nice and relaxed and beautiful country. Only bad thing is the wheather...
Ireland is the best country in the world and why is Canada at the top I hate Canada! Ireland should be at the top trust me go to IRELAND!
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22Finland
The most equal country. You can be a human being there if you become them.

23Serbia
The best food in the world
Beatiful country, nice people.
It has it's problems, but if can you look pass that you'll have great time. Great restaurants, cool events and good people. If you, as a foreigner, for example, have a lot of money you can protect your self from the bad, and enjoy the good stuff. I've been living in Belgrade for 3 months and It's super.

24Norway
Norway has one of the highest life satisfactions. Meaning the people in Norway are living in the happiest Country on Earth. The crime rate is moderately low, the environment is clean. The environment is magical and the people are happy. And they have potatoes.

I have visited this country several times. One of the best social security system in the world. People with disabilities living in a very good quality life. Clean environment with very hygienic food.
The best county for me!
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25Hong Kong
It should be in the top 5, I believe have not gone there.. Its one of the best places you cn ever be... :D..

26Russia
The food is fresh, oil is cheap, neighbors are friendly. Cities are very green, some are not really polluted...
Best place very friendly
Strongest and best country in millitary defense!
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27Turkey
Turkey has got a fascinating and magnificent history, very friendly peoples, very delicious foods, Istanbul and very beatiful girls :D
I love this country.
First of all Turkey is located in Eurasia. It is not a middle-eastern country nor european. İt has also territory on continetn of europe. The Turkish culture is not eastern or western. If you have never been in that country seeing it would be so surprising. Turkish people are Turkish not Arabian. Turkey is a muslim country but it lives Islam in a very different way from any other muslim country. It is the most free country in middle east. It is safe. Climate is mostly meditterranean. The history is fascinating and thanks to Ottoman Empire which had territories on three different continents the cultural diversity of Turkey is surprising. As an eruopean citizen who lived almost 10 years in Turkey, I can say that it is a safe, free and beautiful place which west and east meet. Media shows it like an arabic country but the fact is so different. It is one of the best places to live on the planet I think. ıt has amazing beaches on south coast, amazing forests and tea gardens on north coast, amazing ancient greek atmospher on west coast and amazing rich, ancient east atmospher in the east. You don't have to take a plane to go to europe from asia, a bridge between two continents is ready for give an uniqe experience.
I lived in Turkey for 1-2 years and I have to say I'm very suprised. It is a state that is not in EU but it feels like it actually is in the EU. People here are friendly and most of them speaks English. Life standarts, places to see, foods to experience. And those brunette girls.. Can a man ask for more?
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28Austria

29Egypt
Great weather, new democracy, friendly and funny people, thousands of years of history, cheap food, luxurious communities, the best beaches in the world and dune buggies. What else is there to say?
It's a horrible place to live, the people are jerks and cheaters!
I know that because I've met a lot of egyptians and they copy whatever you do!
Egypt...
Pyramids are beautiful and Arabic I am super interested in. Go Egypt.
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30Jamaica
Poor and no wars
Land of paradise, fun loving & kind people, beautiful beaches & scenery wonerfull culture & many more

31North Korea
I hate North Korea. Selfish thugs
Love Korea love the kimchi and rice rolls laugh out loud
And I can't wait to go back again and bring my friends so I would suggest you go because
Korea is the best period
Why is North Korea on this list?
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32Vietnam
Horrible Just Horrible the people are communism they arrest people who talk about freedom. The government Is just terrible doesn't help people in need, Cares about themselves.
Vietnam is not a horrible country! Sure, it could be cleaner than it is, and I am south Vietnamese so I don't like communist either, but that doesn't mean that the citizens are bad!
Vietnam it the beatiufull country

33Poland
Some beautiful architecture, smart people, bloody awesome history and a very strong sense of patriotism. Quick improvement and one of the fastest mobile internet in the world.
Poland is probably the best country in terms of freedom, democracy, peoples IQ, tolerance, etc. Not like some pseudo-democratic countries of the EU. The healthcare could be better, though. I've gotten a job there and moving in 2 months. Can't wait!
I love Poland and I always will. Kocham Cię Polsko. Polish economy is one of the fastest in terms of growth in Europe.
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34South Korea

It's very convenient to live there: 24-hour marts, shopping malls, food, etc. They deliver anything to you or even pick up for you. High tech transportation and buildings great environment! Public transportation is super clean and cheap - you will find food ANYWHERE.

High developed and can use fast internet

Awesome place to live in. Their products are very cheap and good quality. Also the food is delicious. The malls are large and they have so much cool stuff, etc... There are so much reasons, that I can't list them all.

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35Indonesia
Indonesia is the one of the lost paradise in the world. Nice country!
NICE VIEW, NICE PEOPLE, NICE CULTURE, VERY MUCH SMILE, INDO IS WORLDS HEAVEN DAMN I LOVE INDO

36Iraq
In spite of having many wars for over 30 years Iraq can and will be one of the best countries in the world like it was back in the 50s and 60s, many people around the world just know Iraq from the media and clamming all people are terrorists or criminals but the fact is that most of Iraqi people are kind they like to help others, Iraq has many beautiful historical places, amazing natural scenery, Iraq is the origin of many civilizations and religions where people from different religions live as brothers, Iraq has a great growth potential which would make it one of the best countries in the world.
Comedy! No.8 India? No.21 Iraq? No.24 SK? Why don't you set Somalia and NK at number 1?

37Iceland

According to UN Iceland is the best place to live in

egillaxelsson

A country which has BJork and Sigur ros.

I cannot believe this! Did you know Iceland ranked #9 on the Human development index? Denmark made #2, Sweden made #5, Canada made #4, and Norway made #1! Do your research before making a list please. Thanks.

38Portugal

People are friendly. Foods are nice.

Beautiful
Peaceful
The People are very nice and kind
Air smells like Flowers, The Oceans are blue and mountains are green.
Come on you will have a wonderful time in Portugal

39Costa Rica

It is the happiest country in the world


40Switzerland
Switzerland is an amazing country. I love it for many reasons, including the countries it is surrounded by. I particularly enjoy France, Italy and Germany. I has such verity, and is so beautiful!
Switzerland is the most peaceful country in Europe. It has beautiful landscapes, people, food is not bad... Besides, it's a very rich country.
Switzerland. Is. AMAZING. It's like one of the most beautiful places on Earth. :O Beautiful rivers, mountains, and forests, and the towns are so exquisite they seem to be out of a fairy tale. Nice weather, too, and absolutely no pollution. Heaven on Earth. :)
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41Ukraine
The worst country, worse than Ukraine only africa. Dirty poor country, bad products, bad foods, very low wages, few jobs, very low standard of living, half the country's fascists and Nazis, life is not safe, the country is falling apart. I live in Ukraine and want to go to Russia or Belarus, I think better go to Russia
The food is delicious, people are cheerful, country is more European than Russia. I'm proud of my Motherland. Everything would be okey.
I live in this country, and I can say that the life in here is not as bad as in others. The main problem is LAW. The capital city is turning into Moscow every year.
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42Malaysia
Malaysia is a peace country I would suggest to you guys to live in Malaysia
Peace... All asia in malaysia..
Very friendly and respectful citizens
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43Denmark
The Country with the happiest people in the World!

Kris9846

Nice people. They are always helpful and happy!

44Croatia

6 months of 65+degrees?

Cristal clear sea. Nice vine. Good food. History on every step.

45Pakistan
Live Anywhaere..!
Breath freely..!
The most beautiful country in the world always welcome you with kind heart and dignity...!
It is a great and a beautifull country although it sufferring from a number of problems just because of its government. It has many natural resouces as well as man power too, it has the network of fastest IT growing industries, its "ISI" is the worlds largest intelligence agency, it is the second largest Islamic country of the world, worlds second largest mountain "Himaliya" is in Pakistan, it is the 7th atomic nation of the world and has a powerful missile known as "Ghauri. " Pakistan has other many specialaties also.

46Saudi Arabia
The most religious place for Muslims.

47Nepal

Proud to be a Nepali. It's a small country full of peace and love,
Never Ends Peace And Love

Gurkhas place and himalaya kingdom nepal

Melting pot of Hinduism and Buddhism. However, one can find the blend of all religions. Naturally fantastic, a spiritual, mystic and holy land. Clear and simple people always wearing a smile in their faces. If you are traveling its neighbor country and are tired of it just pay a visit a there, you will feel warm. I can never let go a single chance to visit this amazing place.

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48Scotland
Nothing is more beautiful than the Scottish Highlands, with their ancient feel and thin air. Wonderful.
For me Edinburgh is the most beautiful city in the world. The Scots are very honourable people and charitable. I love it
I'm from Canada, Scotland is Part of my heritage, love Scotland, great music great people, one of the friendliest and kindest places on earth, a lot of Scots in Canada, especially in the Atlantic Islands of Canada, love Simple Minds, Rod Stewart, Sheena Easton, Texas, Hipsway... Etc etc etc ;)

49Bangladesh
I do not live in Bangladesh and have only been there once when I was seven, the point is that I do not know a lot about Bangladesh but one thing I do know is that it is one of the most divine places on earth it has great weather and the people are lovely.
I Find happiness living in Bangladesh

50Romania

51Dominican Republic

Best country ever, no just to live in, it's best in everything, I love my beautiful island

Bad place to live... A lot of poor people due to a lack of work. Its great for vacation

WTF this should defenitly be first! this country is beast at baseball and we can do pretty much anything. It is anyone's game in thi

52Iran

53Israel
We have a bad presudent. He takes more money from us and gives it to the orthodox.
We need to live with money too. Please help us!

54Bhutan

55San Marino
Been there Beautiful place Have been there Would love to live there

56Morocco

57Nigeria
It is a country with potential. The standard of living is amazing and a good place for investments. Lots of companies such as Porsche, Hugo Boss, Mango, Johnny Rockets have stores in Nigeria.
Forget what we see on T.V., Nigeria is a great country. If only the government greed can be taken away, then life will be excellent. The people are friendly and polls say that Nigerians are happy people, suffering and still smiling
Nigeria is very good country with good people, They are so hospitable, good foods n culture n d only problem is bad goverment.

58Belgium

59Estonia
Free internet!
Beautiful women!
E-business all the way.

60Peru

61Mozambique

I love anything African. Mozambique has a rich colonial and traditional history. I would strongly suggest Mozambique.


62Brunei
Brunei is well developed, and has wonderful countries around it! Such as:
Indonesia
Singapore
Malaysia
Whatever

63Kazakhstan

64Hungary
Hungary is a free country. The countryside is just AMAZING! People are so kind and usually really helpful to foreign people. The climate is just perfect:At winter its snowing a lot, at summer its usually gets above 30 Celcius. Most people are really educated in hungarian schools. Its mostly safe. To include the younger generations speak either English or German. The older ones either can only speak in Russian or hardly anything. Overall Hungary is full of loads of beautiful places to discover and such a kind, welcoming and antiracist people.

65Lebanon
Beautiful in the streets of lebanon and food and view... AMAZING

66Haiti

67Chile

68Uruguay

69Northern Ireland

70Wales

71Sri Lanka
It is super good, I agree with the person. I think Sri Lanka should be crowned king. It is beautiful, no other country can astound this place!
It is way better than Mexico for sure. Sri Lanka has a diminutive amount of crime while in the other hand. Mexico is beating the tops in crime. Sri Lanka is better. Sri Lanka is really great, the weather, the pets. They have one of the cutest cats ever!

72Bosnia and Herzegovina

73South Africa
Great Place, Lovely weather... People are great. There are amazing places to visit. Huge country with brilliant tourist potential. Although the rulers of the country really need to get their act together to step up security and invite tourist back to South Africa.

74Rwanda

75Slovenia

76Qatar

77Bolivia

78Colombia

79Ecuador

80Belarus

81Sierra Leone

82Albania

Albania sucks. They are worst people and government in the world. Albania is worst country ever.

83Lichtenstein

Lichtenstein still has noble of middle age. Lichtenstein's GNI is most high in the world and there are no city. But price is too expensive and bad environment maybe because of factory of French or Germany.

84Kenya

The Most beautiful country in the world. Kenya has nice weather, nice beaches, nice people, holiday places, national parks, mountaineering, hills, all the big give animals, at the coast there is the indian ocean many many more. It is the most beautiful country I 'be ever seen in the world for real.

85Afghanistan

86Syria
I mean before the war started it was very beautiful and nice. Food was good to

87Senegal
Great African country. So safe that children walk to the store by them selves

88Tunisia

89Bulgaria

90Mongolia
Mongolia is one of the few countries on Asia still fairly untouched by human hands. It has natural mountains, and beautiful landscapes. To top it off it is likely the only country left in which wild horses outnumber the human population. The country is small, with a small army, but it has a stable economy. It is also democratic, sharing a lot of the same principles with the Unites States bill of rights.

91South Sudan
/7/ don't share
/4/punching hot and when they lost there guthmant they did lots narstey
If gate region gate

92Vatican City

93Seychelles

94Oman

95Greenland
39/it's so cold at greenland they die
28/when they lost there goverment they started to be narsty

96Cuba

97Guyana

98Lithuania

99Monaco

100Zambia

Victoria Falls is great and a powerful waterfall in the Zambia-Zimbabwe border but basically in Zambia.

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