Zurich, Switzerland. Silent sanctuaries are hard to come by in urban cityscapes, but Zurich might be your best bet, according to the World Hearing Index.
Irbid, Jordan has been ranked as the world's quietest city and it is followed by Lyon, France, and Madrid, Spain.
First place goes to Virginia Beach, Virginia, which received a peace-and-quiet score of 43.13 out of 50.
The quietest place on earth, an anechoic chamber at Orfield Laboratories in Minnesota, is so quiet that the longest anybody has been able to bear it is 45 minutes. Inside the room it's silent. So silent that the background noise measured is actually negative decibels, -9.4 dBA.
No, you cannot hear any sounds in near-empty regions of space. Sound travels through the vibration of atoms and molecules in a medium (such as air or water). In space, where there is no air, sound has no way to travel.
1. Hobart. With low crime rates and a relatively low cost of living, Hobart scores a relaxation score of 9 – making it the most relaxing area to live in in Australia. The city has plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants, as well as an art museum (the Mona) and plenty of sights to see.
Melbourne is considered by some to be the best city to live in Australia, and has even been ranked as the world's most livable city more than once. It's home to a thriving live music scene, late-night bars and laneways dotted with cafés and coffee shops.
According to the survey, Dhaka has the highest average noise frequency at 119 decibels. The Bangladeshi city of Dhaka has the greatest level of noise pollution among the world's 61 most populous and influential cities.
1. Adelaide. Adelaide is often described as Australia's most underrated and beautiful city, and it is not hard to see why once you have visited this gorgeous place. It is a cultural hub, home to an excellent dining culture, several museums and art galleries, as well as gorgeous scenery wherever you look.
Canberra is the happiest capital of Australia, according to research.
Melbourne has had an impressive 2022. One of its neighbourhoods was named the coolest in Australia.
Gold Coast is one of the cheapest places to live in Australia (89th globally). It is known for its high-standard education and academia and its budget-friendly living. International students will find the Gold Coast the perfect combination of study and social life, with its magnificent beaches and nightlife.
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“The friendliest city in Australia awards goes to Perth, thanks to its lively locals, engaging social scene and ease of access for first-time visitors. Perth is a wonderfully vibrant and social place to be.
A majority of people experiencing homelessness long-term in Australia are found in the large cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. It is estimated that on any given night approximately 116,000 people will be homeless and many more are living in insecure housing, "one step away from being homeless".
Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad has found a place on the world map but not for the right reasons. The United Nations Environment Programme's latest report - that reveals interesting insights on noise pollution globally - has put the city on the second spot in the list of noisiest cities in the world.
If you've been to Japan, you're likely as astonished as I am to learn that the World Health Organization recently reported Japan to be the world's noisiest country. Chiara Terzuolo, Japan Today, writes: [T]he WHO recommends avoiding being exposed to noise over 53 decibels.
Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, has been ranked as the most noise polluted city globally, according to the recent 'Annual Frontier Report, 2022' published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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