Writer Dan Buettner explores four places in the world that have been identified as the happiest in the world, in the National Geographic book Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zone Way. Denmark, Singapore, Mexico and San Luis Obispo, California have all been identified by researches as being some of the happiest places in the world and in his book, Buettner investigates why.
Buettner attributes happiness through a number of factors. Satisfaction to walkable or bikeable cities, recreation, high-quality parks and public services such as universal healthcare and free education. Denmark is one country that has free education and healthcare for all.
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Research shows that Mexicans, especially in Motterrey, have an exceptional rate of happiness. During his research, Buettner found strong ties to friends and family and strong faith in the church. Though the country has rampant crime, assasinations and kidnappings, Mexicans maintain an overall ability to laugh and stay happy.
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