The United Nations has selected the happiest place on earth. It is not Disney World, but Finland, the Nordic country ranked first in the Global Happiness Index for the third consecutive year.
is not only because it is a Thousand Lakes country, the forest coverage rate reaches 73%, the sun can be seen in the middle of the night, the strange climatic conditions can be traced back to thousands of years after the last ice age BC, the territory is affected by avalanches every year With an increase of 7 square kilometers, the country’s passport is the strongest visa-free travel passport in the world, and the first country in the world to realize 98% of its waste is recycled.
It’s not that they are the people who drink the most coffee in the world, consuming about 12 kilograms of coffee beans per capita each year. They are also the people who drink the most milk on our planet, consuming about 105 kilograms of milk per capita or 1 liter per day , And obsessed with saunas, the country has more than 3 million saunas, and the population is only 5.5 million.
According to a report published on the Mayo Clinic website, sauna may be related to improving the health of the heart, immune system and blood pressure.
is also not only the cause of "Sisu", it means "will, determination, perseverance and acting rationally in adversity".
Because, in addition to the above-mentioned life advantages, Finland also maintains a leading position in the “6 life satisfaction indicators” determined by the global happiness index and 7 other factors.
6 life satisfaction indicators
In 2012, the United Nations defined the concept of happiness as “a person’s satisfaction with life” and formulated 6 annual indicators to measure happiness. Finland obtained it here The world’s leading position, namely:
1. Per capita GDP: Finland is one of the countries with the highest value in the world. In 2019, Finland’s per capita GDP reached 49,000 US dollars.
2. Social support: In 2017, Finland became the first European country to conduct an unconditional basic income experiment.The goal is to expand the social safety net and help people find jobs. During the experiment, 2,000 unemployed Finns received a fixed monthly salary of 560 euros ($634).
3. Average life expectancy: Finland is also one of the countries with the highest average life expectancy in the world, with an average life expectancy of 81.9 years.
4. Free choice of life: Finns enjoy a high level of personal freedom, civil rights and quality of life; Finland is one of the first countries to grant women the right to vote, and one of the first countries to legislate for universal suffrage, voting and running for public office .
5. Generosity: Finland’s generosity index is very high, because half of Finland’s population regularly returns money to charities, and one-third of the population volunteers their time to participate in charitable activities.
6. No corruption: The Finnish administrative system is characterized by transparency and openness. Due to the strong internal and external monitoring system and the participation of civil society in the management of public affairs, corruption is almost non-existent.
7 factors that define the Finnish lifestyle
Experts summarized another 7 factors that improve the living standards of the Finnish people. They are:
1. Parents are keen to provide quality education to their children. Because Finland is the only country in the world where parents spend the most time with school-age children, and mothers usually spend months or even years to ensure their participation in the growth of their children. Therefore, the Finnish education system has achieved great success. The country and people attach great importance to teachers, who have received good training and high salaries.
2. The love of reading and library. Finns like libraries, and many people grew up in libraries. Most speak two or more foreign languages, travel frequently and explore other cultures. The library is an important part of the lives of the Finnish people. It is an open space where people can do their homework or hobbies. Finnish tour guide Hannah Lena Halsas said that the best example is The Helsinki Central Library Oodi, which opened in 2018.
3. A safe country. According to a report released by the World Economic Forum in 2017, Finland is the safest country in the world, and more than 80% of Finns trust the police. The “Daily Telegraph” reported that the travel risk map for assessing medical risks and road safety released in 2019 shows that “Finland has the lowest threat level”.
4. Comprehensive medical care. Finland has a prosperous healthcare system. “Patients know that they will be treated well without spending a penny when they go to the hospital,” said Milha Hilara, who lives in Helsinki and works in marketing and communications.
5. Passion for hiking and exploring nature. Finns like to go out to admire the magnificent scenery, from 40 national parks, Baltic Sea islands to the northernmost point of the country. They also like hiking or cycling. "The open space is plentiful, the walking and bicycle paths in the city are well maintained, and exercise is very easy," said Sami Shiro, the chief operating officer of a Finnish company specializing in customer satisfaction.
6. Impressive fresh food. According to marketing expert Hilara, Finns do not only eat fish and potatoes. “The most popular trend now is New Nordic cuisine, which uses local ingredients such as berries, herbs and wild vegetables.”
7. Respect honesty and sincerity. Finns believe in the power of honesty. If you ask Finns: How are you? Please be prepared to be honest and stay away from answers that have no real meaning. Xiluo said: "The people here are really serious, they mean what they say."
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