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Scandinavian countries topped the 2016 World Happiness Report released by the United Nations. Denmark was ranked the happiest country in the world, surpassing Switzerland, which held the top spot the previous year and now ranks second. Iceland, Norway, and Finland followed in third, fourth, and fifth place, respectively.
The index measures happiness on a scale of 0 to 10, considering factors such as per capita income, social support, and health. Furthermore, the UN also assesses a country's happiness levels based on social freedom, generosity, and corruption levels. Denmark, known for its high taxes, successfully provides excellent services to its citizens.
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