Those States which were not considered to possess the attributes of 'civilized nations' have been variously described as 'uncivilized nations', 'semi-civilized nations', 'rude nations', or 'enslaved nations' and their inhabitants as 'barbarians' or 'savages'.
Afghanistan ranks as the world's most dangerous country due to its ongoing conflict, political instability, and severe humanitarian crises.
However, with the richest 10% capturing 55% of the national income and the top 1% earning 20%, it ranks among the most unequal regions in the world. This is driven by extremely unequal countries such as South Africa, where 10% of the population holds around 65% of total national income.
Afghanistan was considered to be the world's most unhappy country in 2023. With a score of 1.72, the country has been grappling with a multitude of challenges, including low levels of human development.
Ranking of the least happy countries worldwide 2023, by score. Afghanistan was ranked the least happy country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report from 2024. The country scored only 1.72 on a scale from 0 to 10.
1. Louisiana. Louisiana is the unhappiest state in the US, ranking second-to-last for emotional and physical well-being and work environment. Just over 26% of adults reported being diagnosed with a depressive disorder, and the life expectancy is 73.1 years.
Saint Kitts and Nevis saw a murder rate of 65 per 100,000 inhabitants, making it the most dangerous country for this kind of crime worldwide as of 2023. Interestingly, El Salvador, who long had the highest global homicide rates, has dropped out of the top 20 after a high number of gang members have been incarcerated.
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Iceland tops the Global Peace Index for 2023 (and has since the list's inception in 2009!), followed by Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, Singapore, Portugal, Slovenia, Japan and Switzerland.
According to the Misery Index 2022, Venezuela had the highest score of 3,828, making it the arguably most challenging country to live in, economically speaking. This South American nation has been grappling with significant economic problems, including extraordinary inflation rates and high levels of unemployment.
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Nestled in the Sonoran Desert of California, Slab City is a unique example of a lawless settlement. Founded on the remains of a decommissioned military base, this off-grid community has no formal government, taxes, or building regulations.
Haiti is the poorest country in the Americas and one of the poorest in the world.
Luxembourg is the world's wealthiest country, with a GDP per capita of $143,742 thousand, according to the IMF.
1. Greenland - 0.03 people per square kilometer. The world's least-densely populated territory is Greenland, with a rate of 0.03 people per square kilometer. The country belongs to the Kingdom of Denmark and has been inhabited for over 4500 years.
Sadly, South Sudan holds that unfortunate title. South Sudan, a young nation formed in 2011, has sadly become the world's poorest country. Ongoing conflicts and political instability have crippled its development, leaving a large portion of its people struggling with extreme poverty.
Delaware tops states for jealousy
Survey respondents report higher levels of jealousy than other states, particularly in the workplace. Fifty-seven percent of respondents feel jealous when coworkers get promoted, and 51% are envious of their coworkers' salaries.
The state with the most unhealthy residents in the country according to the study is West Virginia. The state is home to the highest percentage (21%) of adults who smoke and the highest percentage of obese adults (41%). The state additionally had the highest rate of both diabetes and drug overdose deaths.
Louisiana is the most stressed state in the U.S., and Minnesota is the least stressed, according to WalletHub's 2024 ranking published March 25. The ranking is based on four dimensions: work-related stress, money-related stress, family-related stress, and health- and safety-related stress.