Journey to the Happy Planet Index Top 5 with Lifeberry Luxury Travel & Events The Happy Planet Index (HPI) is an index of human well-being and environmental impact that was introduced by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) in July 2006. The index is weighted to give progressively higher scores to nations with lower ecological footprints. The index is designed to challenge well-established indices of countries’ development, such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the Human Development Index (HDI), which are seen as not taking sustainability into account. In particular, GDP is seen as inappropriate, as the usual ultimate aim of most people is not to be rich, but to be happy and healthy.[1] (Source: Wikipedia) 1. Even an anthem of a small but prideful Vanuatu Republic seems happy. Key words of it sound like «Yumi, Yumi, Yumi». This tiny Pacific country is settled in Melanesia, near Australia. One of the Republic islands has the most accessible active volcano in the world - Yasour Volcano. But what is more surprising is that this country is the only country in the world who owns scuba post office, and also a post office in the volcano. 2. A country which population exceeds 40 million people, is famous its bullfighting and carnivals, fairly occupies second place in the Happy Planet Index. Colombia, that is, the country of bananas, which are known for producing hormones or pleasure. Besides bananas, locals recommend to taste dishes as chicken soup Ahikam, Arepa tortillas and best coast delicacy Arroz con Coco. 3. Third place goes to the neighbors of Colombia - Costa Rica. Costa Rica is basically the only country in its region, which has never had coup detat. Colombo expedition landed here in 1502 and gave the name to the island, which spanish translation is rich coast. Happiness helps local residents live longer. Average life expectancy of Costa Ricans is more than 77 years. 4. Territory of modern Dominican Republic was populated by Indian tribes until the end of 15th century. This land is a dream place for divers! Those who are looking for an adventure will love the extensive system of underwater caves with beautiful stalactites. Official motto of the country is «Dios, patria, libertad’ (God, Fatherland, Freedom), where the last word - is the key one. An example of it you can find in any Dominican pharmacy - you could easily buy cigarettes, hammers or hobnails at night. Dominican Republic is also a birthplace of rumba music and dances. Dominicans love to dress expressive, and the bigger are local women shapes are the higher is the length of her skirt. This fact is not just appreciated by locals - a Dominican was titled Miss Universe’ in 2003. 5. The only country in the world citizens can daily watch the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean and sunset in the Atlantic is Panama. Furthermore, those luckies are only 3 million in total. One of the visitors comfort points is that everything here is being calculated in US dollars. As more for finance, Panama is second country in the number of offshore companies, after Hong Kong.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 07:26:37 +0000
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