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Ireland is named 'best country'

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4020523.stm


Ireland is the best place to live in the world, according to a "quality of life" assessment by Economist magazine.

The country's combination of increasing wealth and traditional values gives it the conditions most likely to make its people happy, the survey found.

Ireland was followed by Switzerland, Norway and Luxembourg. All but one of the top 10 were European countries.

The USA languished in 13th, while Britain was 29th - the lowest of the pre-expansion EU nations.


'TOP TEN COUNTRIES'
1 Ireland
2 Switzerland
3 Norway
4 Luxembourg
5 Sweden
6 Australia
7 Iceland
8 Italy
9 Denmark
10 Spain

The survey was prepared for the Economist's "World in 2005" publication, with the remit: "Where will be the best place to live in 2005?"

Researchers took into account not just income, but other factors considered important to people's satisfaction and well-being.

They included health, freedom, unemployment, family life, climate, political stability and security, gender equality and family and community life.

The Economist said: "Ireland wins because it successfully combines the most desirable elements of the new, such as low unemployment and political liberties, with the preservation of certain cosy elements of the old, such as stable family and community life."

The magazine admits that measuring quality of life is not a straightforward thing to do, and that its findings will have their critics - "except, of course, in Ireland".

Breakdown in Britain

The Republic has made significant gains from its membership of the EU, earning the soubriquet Celtic Tiger for its economic progress.

Commentators say it is widely admired by the EU's newest members, and has become a model for what they hope to achieve.

Although European nations generally do well in the survey, the continent's major industrial powers of France, Germany and Britain finish 25th, 26th and 29th respectively.

The researchers said although the UK achieved high income per head, it had high levels of social and family breakdown.

The worst of the 111 countries to live in was considered to be Zimbabwe, "where things have gone from bad to worse under [President] Robert Mugabe".

where's Canada?
Toronto was best city not too long ago

Heia Norge! Nummer tre!

Economist = right wing propaganda

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Originally posted by fitom tiel Toronto was best city not too long ago

In your dreams.

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Originally posted by malek Economist = right wing propaganda

No, it's politically on the center-left.

http://www.economist.com/world/na/d...tory_id=3375543

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Originally posted by ShadoWolf No, it's politically on the center-left. http://www.economist.com/world/na/d...tory_id=3375543

sure and I'm mussolini

unless you don't want to get bombed, or broadband.

Sweet

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Originally posted by fitom tiel where's Canada? Toronto was best city not too long ago

True, but one city does not speak for the entire country.

Thats awesome that Ireland is # 1. Although I heard Dublin's cost of living is quite expensive.

I believe Ireland and Wales have eliminated university tuition fees..?

I will tell you NOW that that is utter bullshit.

If you like being ripped off hammer tooth and nail and run by the most corrupt government of inbred farmers in the world, then by all means come here to Ireland to live, but if not, go to a decent country that actually has more than a one track dirt road connecting its two biggest cities.

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Originally posted by fitom tiel where's Canada? Toronto was best city not too long ago

yeah, im wondering that too... i belive vancouver was a also the best city not long ago.....

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Originally posted by idoru True, but one city does not speak for the entire country.

well, obviously. but Toronto + Vancouver = where is it?

ShadowWolf, no; 1994 i believe. Vancouver even more recently, i think.

vancouver + melbourne voted "most liveable city" last year. not neccesarily the best though.

ireland? really? even after hearing this. i still dont wanna go there... why?

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Originally posted by THE_Chris I will tell you NOW that that is utter bullshit. If you like being ripped off hammer tooth and nail and run by the most corrupt government of inbred farmers in the world, then by all means come here to Ireland to live, but if not, go to a decent country that actually has more than a one track dirt road connecting its two biggest cities.

Totally agree, i live in Dublin and to be honest, this place is the most expensive country i've ever lived in. On top of it all, it rains during spring, summer, fall, and winter.
There are no highways (unless you count the M50 which in my opinion isn't a highway at all), the drinks and food are well overpriced, the clubs close at 3 AM, and you can no longer smoke anywhere.
Unless you think going out to the pub every night, paying out your ass for rent, food, phone bills, etc, then please, try somewhere else because whatever you're looking for, you probably won't find it here.

what happened to all the catholics vs. protestant conflicts?

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Originally posted by LoCa Totally agree, i live in Dublin and to be honest, this place is the most expensive country i've ever lived in. On top of it all, it rains during spring, summer, fall, and winter. There are no highways (unless you count the M50 which in my opinion isn't a highway at all), the drinks and food are well overpriced, the clubs close at 3 AM, and you can no longer smoke anywhere. Unless you think going out to the pub every night, paying out your ass for rent, food, phone bills, etc, then please, try somewhere else because whatever you're looking for, you probably won't find it here.

You forgot the most important measure of all: what are the women like?

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Originally posted by ShadoWolf You forgot the most important measure of all: what are the women like?

Well to be honest, and this is going by my irish friends' points of view, the chicks are not that great. Apparently all the hot ones immigrated or something.
Personally, i think it depends where you go and what you like. If you like 17 year old girls, chubby (if not just fat), with 3 kids i suggest you go to north side Dublin. Otherwise you have the snobby little bitches who are extremely high maintenance and think their shit don't stink in south side Dublin.
In between the two... i just don't know. I'm not a guy but i can honestly say i don't find Irish girls all that attractive.

Miss World 2003 - Ireland

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Originally posted by ::TranceVanDyk:: what happened to all the catholics vs. protestant conflicts?

Thats northern ireland (part of the UK). But its not even that bad up there anymore, most terrorist groups are turning to politics rather violence

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Originally posted by LoCa Well to be honest, and this is going by my irish friends' points of view, the chicks are not that great. Apparently all the hot ones immigrated or something. Personally, i think it depends where you go and what you like. If you like 17 year old girls, chubby (if not just fat), with 3 kids i suggest you go to north side Dublin. Otherwise you have the snobby little bitches who are extremely high maintenance and think their shit don't stink in south side Dublin. In between the two... i just don't know. I'm not a guy but i can honestly say i don't find Irish girls all that attractive.

True about the northside/southside thing but it really isnt that bad as far as decent looking normal women go.

aren't the corrs' irish? the girls go alright.

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Originally posted by CATHAIN True about the northside/southside thing but it really isnt that bad as far as decent looking normal women go.

I dunno, a lot of my friends who come from other countries don't find irish women to their taste tbh. I'm not saying i think they're ugly personally, just going by what my male friends tell me

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