The world's most prosperous countries? They're mostly in Europe...

Scandinavia is the most prosperous place in the world to live in terms of wealth and happiness followed by Australasia, a report published today (Tuesday October 26) has found.

Norway, Denmark and Finland top the annual Prosperity Index that covers 90% of the world’s population and takes into account education, health, personal freedom, safety, security and democracy.

Australia and New Zealand are in third and fourth with Sweden, Canada, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United States making up the rest of the top ten. More...

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