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Italy? Life in Israel better

Despite security situation, corruption Israel ranked 22nd in Newsweek Magazine's Best Countries survey

Despite the security situation and growing corruption, Israel is one of the best countries to live in according to Newsweek Magazine.

 

The magazine rated 100 countries based on health, education, economic and corruption criteria, ranking Israel 22nd, one spot above Italy and one below Spain. the United States ranked 11th, while Finland took the top spot.

 

Israel scored a total of 79 points out of a possible 100. The US scored 85 points.

 

The leading country in the report, Finland, was followed by Switzerland, Sweden, Australia, Luxemburg, Norway, Canada, Holland, Japan and Denmark.

 

In the health category, Israel was ranked 8th; in economic dynamism - 15th; in quality of life - 25th; in political environment - 27th, and in education – 40th.

 

Japan received the highest score in the health category. Japanese women's life expectancy is the highest in the world – 86.

 

Rated above Israel were Spain, New Zealand, Britain, France and Singapore. African countries Nigeria and Cameroon were at the bottom of the list, with Burkina Faso at the last place. Turkey was rated 52nd, Syria 83rd and Iran 79th.

 

 


פרסום ראשון: 08.17.10, 13:40
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