Praising its “warm welcome and helpful people” who give visitors “a hundred thousand welcomes”, you loved the fact that “everyone is your friend when you visit a pub in Dublin”.
Here below is the list of the friendliest countries in the world.
South Africa. ...
Canada. ...
Thailand. ...
Scotland. ...
Ireland. ...
Fiji. ...
Laos. ...
Philippines. Comprised of about 7,000 beautiful islands, Philippines is home to an array of culturally rich experiences but various recreational activities as well.
Maybe it is the windiest city in Australia and the third windiest city in the world. The windiest point on Perth's metropolitan coastline is Ocean Reef. Last night was no exception, at 10pm the Ocean Reef weather station measured winds at 106 km/hr.
So when Melbourne ranked the friendliest city in the world, overtaking international destinations such as Paris, Vienna, Madrid, Brussels, Barcelona, London, Copenhagen and New York – and local rival Sydney – I was not one bit surprised.
Australia's most liveable city is now also the friendliest in the world, according to a new report. Melbourne has been hailed for its kind inhabitants and inclusive culture, with the city taking top spot against its global peers, according to the Benchmarking Melbourne 2023 report released on Thursday.
1. French Polynesia. The friendliest country in the world according to you, our readers, is French Polynesia, a collection of more than 100 islands in the South Pacific.
According to our Community Spirit Index, Toronto and Sydney are tied as the friendliest cities in the world for non-natives in 2023, both receiving an impressive overall friendliness score of 7.97 out of 10.
Denmark. Denmark should be at the top of the list for expats searching for the best standard of living available. This small Nordic country consistently ranks highly in international surveys on factors like happiness, income equality, safety, and access to education. It's also a global leader in social welfare.
In addition to that, Indonesian is considered one of the most polite languages. That's not surprising, because Indonesians are known for their politeness. If you're excited to be immersed in the Indonesian language, you can go to Indonesia or East Timor.
Other high-ranking countries include the rich and peaceful of the Western world (Ireland, Canada, Austria), a few tourist havens (Thailand, United Arab Emirates), and, for some reason, big parts of West Africa. The three countries least welcoming to foreigners are, in order: Bolivia, Venezuela and Russia.
It's common and perfectly polite to address people by their first names (even your boss or people older than you). People often call each other “mate”. Communication: Australians are very casual, direct and humorous when communicating.
Melbourne: Australia's bustling cities of Sydney and Melbourne have been voted as the "most unfriendly and unsafe" places to live in by over 6,000 overseas students, according to a latest survey.
“Queensland's known as the Sunshine State. All those rays and the laid-back lifestyle might be among the reasons why it's Australia's happiest state,” Bayliss said.
