The 10 Best Countries in the World for 2024

By Priyanka Roshan | Oct 28, 2024

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10. Sri Lanka

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9. Canada

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8. Portugal

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7. Italy

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6. Maldives

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5. New Zealand

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4. France

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3. Thailand

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2. Switzerland

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1. Japan

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