10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MARS

 Mars is a constant point of discussion for space explorers around the world. We’ve sent dozens of spacecraft there to study it. Some want to land astronauts on it. The planet is just far away to make that dream difficult, but just close enough to spark our imagination. So what are some of the most important things to learn about the Red Planet?

1. Mars Had Water In The Ancient Past:

We’ve been debating for centuries about whether Mars had life or not. In fact, the astronomer Percival Lowell misinterpreted observations of “canali” — the Italian word for channels — on the planet as evidence of alien-made canals. It turned out Lowell’s observations were hampered by poor telescope optics of his day, and the canals he saw were optical illusions. That said, several spacecraft have spotted other signs of ancient water — channels grooved in the terrain and rocks that only could have formed in the presence of water, for example.

2. Mars Has Frozen Water Today:

We’re very interested in the question of water because it implies habitability; simply put, life as we know it is more likely to exist with water there. In fact, the Curiosity rover’s mandate on Mars right now is to search for habitable environments (in the past or present). Mars has a thin atmosphere that does not allow water to flow or remain in large quantities on the surface, but we know for sure that there is ice at the poles — and possibly frosty locations elsewhere on the planet. The question is if the ice is capable of melting enough water in the summer long enough to support any microbes.

Mars Express Data from Mars South Pole. Credits: ESA/ Image Courtesy of F. Altieri (IFSI-INAF) and the OMEGA team

3. Mars Used To Have A Thicker Atmosphere:

For water to flow in the past, the Red Planet needs more atmosphere. So something must have changed in the past few billion years. What? It is thought that the Sun’s energy striking the atmosphere must have “stripped” the lighter forms of hydrogen from the top, scattering the molecules into space. Over long periods of time, this would lessen the amount of atmosphere near Mars. This question is being investigated in more detail with NASA’sMars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft.

4. Mars Has Some Extreme Highs And Lows In Terrain:

The surface gravity of Mars is only 37% of what you would find on Earth, which makes it possible for volcanoes to be taller without collapsing. This is why we have Olympus Mons, the tallest volcano known on a planet in the Solar System. It’s 16 miles (25 kilometers) high and its diameter is approximately the same as the state of Arizona, according to NASA. But Mars also has a deep and wide canyon known as Valles Marineris, after the spacecraft (Mariner 9) that discovered it. In some parts, the canyon is 4 miles (7 kilometers) deep. According to NASA, the valley is as wide as the United States and is about 20% of the Red Planet’s diameter.

5. Mars Has Two Moons – And One Of Them Is Doomed:

The planet has two asteroid-like moons called Phobos and Deimos. Because they have compositions that are similar to asteroids found elsewhere in the Solar System, according to NASA, most scientists believe the Red Planet’s gravity snatched the moons long ago and forced them into orbit. But in the life of the Solar System, Phobos has a pretty short lifetime. In about 30 million to 50 million years, Phobos is going to crash into Mars’ surface or rip apart because the tidal force of the planet will prove too much to resist.

6. We Have Pieces Of Mars On Earth:

Remember the low gravity on Mars that we talked about? In the past, the planet has been hit by large asteroids — just like Earth. Most of the debris fell back on the planet, but some of it was ejected into space. That sparked an incredible journey where the debris moved around the Solar System and in some cases, landed on Earth. The technical name for these meteorites is called SNC (Shergottites, Nakhlites, Chassignites — types of geologic composition). Gases trapped in some of these meteorites has been practically identical to what NASA’s Viking landers sampled on the Red Planet in the 1970s and 1980s.

Phobos, the larger of Mars’ two moons, with the Stickney crater seen on the right side. Credit: HiRISE, MRO, LPL (U. Arizona), NASA

7. Mars Would Kill An Unprotected Astronaut Quickly:

There are a lot of unpleasant scenarios for somebody who took of their helmet. First, Mars is usually pretty cold; its average temperature is -50 degrees Fahrenheit (-45 degrees Celsius) at the mid-latitudes. Second, it has practically no atmosphere. The air pressure on Mars is only 1% of what we have (on average) on the Earth’s surface. And third, even if it did have atmosphere, the composition is not compatible with the nitrogen-oxygen mix humans require. Specifically, Mars has about 95% carbon dioxide, 3% nitrogen, 1.6% argon and a few other elements in its atmosphere.

8. In The Early Space Age, We Thought Mars Was Like The Moon:

The early NASA probes that flew by the Red Planet all, coincidentally, happened to image spots on the planets that had craters. This led some scientists to (mistakenly) believe that Mars has an environment similar to the moon: cratered and practically unchanging. This all changed when Mariner 9 arrived at the planet for an orbital mission in November 1971 and discovered the planet engulfed in a global dust storm. What’s more, odd features were poking out above the dust — features that turned out to be dormant volcanoes. And as mentioned earlier, Mariner 9 found the vast Valles Marineris. It changed our view of the planet forever.

9. Mars Has Methane In Its Atmosphere:

Methane can be interpreted as a sign of biological activity — microbes emit it — or even of geologic activity. And active planets, it is thought, are more likely to have life on them. So the question of methane on Mars is one that scientists are trying to figure out. The consensus? There is no consensus. Telescopic observations have had wildly different measurements over the years, and few spacecraft have been designed to probe for the element in detail. The Curiosity rover has detected tenfold spikes in methane in its area, but we don’t know where it came from and why the fluctuations are happening.

10. Mars Is A Popular Spacecraft Destination:

There have been so many spacecraft that attempted a Martian mission that it’s hard to pick notable ones in a short article. NASA’s Vikings were the first landers in 1976; in fact, NASA is the only agency that has managed to land on the planet so far. Some of its other missions include Pathfinder-Sojourner (the first lander-rover combination) in 1997, the Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity in 2004, and the Curiosity rover of 2012. And this doesn’t even mention the fleet of orbiters that have mapped Mars over the years from the Soviet Union, NASA, the European Space Agency and India. And there are many more spacecraft to come in the next decade.

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20 Amazing Facts About Dreams that You Might Not Know About

Dreams. Mysterious, bewildering, eye-opening and sometimes a nightmarish living hell: dreams are all that and much more. Here are 20 amazing facts about dreams that you might have never heard about.

Fact #1: You can’t read while dreaming, or tell the time

If you are unsure whether you are dreaming or not, try reading something. The vast majority of people are incapable of reading in their dreams. The same goes for clocks: each time you look at a clock it will tell a different time and the hands on the clock won’t appear to be moving as reported by lucid dreamers.

Fact #2: Lucid dreaming

There is a whole subculture of people practicing what is called lucid or conscious dreaming. Using various techniques, these people have supposedly learned to assume control of their dreams and do amazing things like flying, passing through walls, and traveling to different dimensions or even back in time.

Fact #3: Inventions inspired by dreams

Dreams are responsible for many of the greatest inventions of mankind. A few examples include:

• The idea for Google -Larry Page
• Alternating current generator -Tesla
• DNA’s double helix spiral form -James Watson
• The sewing machine -Elias Howe
• Periodic table -Dimitri Mendeleyev

…and many, many more.

Fact #4: Premonition dreams

There are some astounding cases where people actually dreamt about things which happened to them later, in the exact same ways they dreamed about. You could say they got a glimpse of the future, or it might have just been coincidence. The fact remains that this is some seriously interesting and bizarre phenomena. Some of the most famous premonition dreams include:

• Abraham Lincoln dreamt of His Assassination
• Many of the victims of 9/11 had dreams warning them about the catastrophe
• Mark Twain’s dream of his brother’s demise
• 19 verified precognitive dreams about the Titanic catastrophe

Fact #5: Sleep paralysis

Hell is real and it is called sleep paralysis. It’s the stuff of true nightmares. I’ve been a sleep paralysis sufferer as a kid and I can attest to how truly horrible it is. Two characteristics of sleep paralysis are the inability to move (hence paralysis) and a sense of an extremely evil presence in the room with you. It doesn’t feel like a dream, but 100% real. Studies show that during an attack, sleep paralysis sufferers show an overwhelming amygdala activity. The amygdala is responsible for the “fight or flight” instinct and the emotions of fear, terror and anxiety. Enough said!

Fact #6: REM sleep disorder

In the state of REM (rapid-eye-movement) stage of your sleep your body is normally paralyzed. In rare cases, however, people act out their dreams. These have resulted in broken arms, legs, broken furniture, and in at least one reported case, a house burnt down.

Fact #7: Sexual dreams

The very scientifically-named “nocturnal penile tumescence” is a very well documented phenomena. In laymen’s term it simply means that you get a stiffy while you sleep. Actually, studies indicate that men get up to 20 erections per dream.

Fact #8: Unbelievable Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalking is a very rare and potentially dangerous sleep disorder. It is an extreme form of REM sleep disorder, and these people don’t just act out their dreams, but go on real adventures at night.

Lee Hadwin is a nurse by profession, but in his dreams he is an artist. Literally. He “sleepdraws” gorgeous portraits, of which he has no recollection afterwards. Strange sleepwalking “adventures” include:

• A woman having sex with strangers while sleepwalking
• A man who drove 22 miles and killed his cousin while sleepwalking (how is this even possible?)
• A sleepwalker who walked out of the window from the third floor, and barely survived

Fact #9: Dream drug

There are actually people who like dreaming and dreams so much that they never want to wake up. They want to continue on dreaming even during the day, so they take an illegal and extremely potent hallucinogenic drug called Dimethyltryptamine. It is actually only an isolated and synthetic form of the chemical our brains produce naturally during dreaming.

Fact #10 Dream-catcher

The dream-catcher is one of the most well-known Native American symbols. It is a loose web or webs woven around a hoop and decorated with sacred objects meant to protect against nightmares.

Fact #11: Increased brain activity

You would associate sleeping with peace and quiet, but actually our brains are more active during sleep than during the day.

Fact #12: Creativity and dreams

As we mentioned before, dreams are responsible for inventions, great artworks and are generally just incredibly interesting. They are also “recharging” our creativity. In rare cases of REM disorder, people actually don’t dream at all. These people suffer from significantly decreased creativity and perform badly at tasks requiring creative problem solving.

Fact #13: Pets dream too

Our animal companions dream as well. Watch a dog or a cat sleep and you can see that they are moving their paws and making noises like they were chasing something. Go get ’em Buddy!

Fact #14: You always dream—you just don’t remember it

Many people claim that they don’t dream at all, but that’s not true: we all dream, but up to 60% of people don’t remember their dreams at all.

Fact #15: Blind people dream too

Blind people who were not born blind see images in their dreams but people who were born blind don’t see anything at all. They still dream, and their dreams are just as intense and interesting, but they involve the other senses beside sight.

Fact #16: In our dreams we only see faces that we already know

It is proven that in dreams we can only see faces that we have seen in real life before. So beware: that scary-looking old lady next to you on the bus might as well be in your next nightmare.

Fact #17: Dreams tend to be negative

Surprisingly, dreams are more often negative than positive. The three most widely reported emotions felt during dreaming are anger, sadness and fear.

Fact #18: Multiple dreams per night

You can have up to seven different dreams per night depending on how many REM cycles you have. We only dream during the REM period of sleep, and the average person dreams one to two hours every night.

Fact #19: Gender differences

Interestingly, 70% of all the characters in a man’s dream are other men, but women’s dream contain an equal amount of women and men. Also men’s dreams contain a lot more aggression. Both women and men dream about sexual themes equally often.

Fact #20: Not everyone dreams in color

As much as 12% of people only dream in black and white.

Here are the 10 most common sleep mistakes people make and a few tips for avoiding them: 10 Common Sleep Mistakes to Avoid

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Top 10 Mysterious Animals

Whatever you thought you saw in the dead of the night might just not be a figment of your own imagination, especially if your pit bull goes missing around the same time. There have been plenty of talks about the appearance of mysterious animals dating back centuries. While there is little supportive evidence, it is also impossible to disapprove them. Curious? Below is a list of 10 most mysterious animals claimed to be seen throughout the world.

Top 10 Mysterious Animals

1

Yeti

The Yeti is one of the most frequently sighted mysterious animals on this list. The creature is a hairy ape-man popularly referred to as Bigfoot, Skunk Ape, Yowi or Sasquatch. The creature has been sighted in mountain areas and isolated woodlands in all corners of the globe. The numerous sightings of this creature make it highly likely that it’s real. Whether it’s an unknown species of ape or ancient relatives of humans, we may never know. 

Physical Appearance

• About 7 or 8 feet tall
• Brown, Auburn or white hair 
• Strong revolting odor
• Eerie howl

2

Loch Monster

Man's extensive expeditions in the deep seas with high-tech equipment have allowed for many discoveries, but many lake monsters continue to elude all the time. The Loch monster is one of the most well-known mysterious animals. Also known as Nessie, Chessie, Storsie, Selma and Seljordsvatnet, most sightings have been of humps protruding from the surface of the water. While many people dismiss these sightings as being anything from logs to schools of fish, there are some occasional eye witnesses who see the whole creature. 

Physical Appearance

• Large with long neck
• Humped back
• Head like a horse

3

Chupacabra

El Chupacabra or “the goat sucker” is a creature whose was first seen in 1970s. However, sightings escalated in the 90s. Initial reports stated that a terrifying creature was killing livestock in Puerto Rico. Farmers claimed that the creature never tried to eat its prey, unlike other wild animals. Instead, it drained their blood through small incisions. Later, the creature was seen on numerous occasions in Mexico, Texas and some South American countries. It is claimed that one of the creatures has been caught and handed over to the US government. 

Physical Appearance

• As big as a chimpanzee
• Hops like a kangaroo
• Grey skin
• Hairy arms
• Glowing red eyes
• Tongue like a snake’s
• Has sharp fangs
• Quills along its spine
• Some eyewitnesses claimed it had wing

4

Jersey Devil

This is one of the most terrifying creatures ever sighted. As the name suggests, the Jersey Devil has been sighted a number of times in New Jersey. Sightings date back to the mid - 1700s. However, like the chupacabra, sightings increased sharply in the 90s and there are over 200 sightings of the Jersey Devil for now. In fact, the descriptions of the creature are quite similar to the chupacabra’s. 

Physical Appearance

• About 3.5 feet tall
• Horse like face
• Long neck
• 2 feet long wings
• Hooves like a horse
• Back legs like a crane’s
• Walks on hind legs
• Has paws in front legs

5

Mothman

For over a year since 1966, there was a series of weird sightings of a strange creature in West Virginia. A few eyewitnesses claimed that they had seen a winged humanoid being. It was dubbed Mothman by news reporters. Apparently, the creature had a weird effect on those who encountered it. They would start to channel prophesies from ultra-terrestrial entities, which turned out to be false in most cases. 

Physical Appearance

• 7 feet tall
• 10 feet wide wings
• Gray skin with scales
• Red glowing eyes
• Could take off straight up in flight at speeds of 100mph
• Eat large dogs
• Squealed like a rat
• Caused TV and radio interference

6

Fairies

Very few people believe in the existence of fairies. However, there are people who swear by their existence. Fairies are, generally, tiny transient beings with wings that reside in forests. In England, a man claimed that he encountered fairies on his way home.

Physical Appearance

• 3 feet tall
• Small like dolls
• Light and shadowy

7

Dover Demon

The Dover Demon as it is commonly referred to, was only seen by a few people and remains to be the most mysterious creature to date. This bizarre creature was only first seen on April 21, 1977 in Dover, Massachusetts by 17-year-old Bill Bartlet. On the same day, a 15 year old called John Baxter also claimed to see the creature. The next day, another 15 year old called Abby Brabham also sighted the same creature. The three gave the same description of the creature.

Physical Appearance

• 4 feet tall
• Hairless rough textured skin
• Peach colored limbs that are long and spindly
• Large melon-shaped head
• Glowing orange eyes

8

Flatwoods Monster

Word has it that the Flatwoods Monster is an extraterrestrial creature as it was first spotted close to a UFO hovering above the ground. This was in 1952 in Flatwoods, Braxton County, West Virginia. 

Physical Appearance

• 10 feet tall
• Red glowing face
• Green body
• Ace of Spades shaped head
• Human-like body
• Clothes resembling a skirt
• No visible arms or having short, stubby ones with claws 

9

Owlman

The Owlman was first sighted in Manwan, Cornwall in 1976. The creature was spotted hovering eerily above the Mawnan Church tower. From here on, the creature was repeatedly seen in the same area up to the year 1978. The Owlman somewhat resembled the Mothman, and there were reports of UFO and animals behaving strangely prior to its sighting.

Physical Appearance

• Looking like an owl
• Size of a man
• Red eyes
• Black claws
• Pointed ears
• Large grey wings

10

Sigbin

This strangely named creature is one of the most mysterious animals sighted to date. The creature is from the Philippines where it is said to hide in the shadows at night. It supposedly sucks its victim’s blood by consuming their shadows. The Sigbin is said to walk backwards, with its head lowered between its hind legs. Scientists discovered a fox-cat-like creature whose hind legs were longer than the forelegs. They said it resembled the Sigbin, but there was no conclusive evidence. Apparently, the Sigbin is very good at covering its tracks. 

Physical Appearance

• Looks like a goat without horns
• Very large ears
• Long whip-like tail
• Has a nauseating odor
• Crab walks backwards

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One-Skillet Dark and Stormy Banana Bread

I’m getting to know my new kitchen space.  New oven (it’s a KitchenAid… it’s amazing), new light, new muscle memory from cracked eggshell to sink, new drawers for the whisks and spatulas to live and which dang drawer is it!?  You know the drill.  Change and newness.  When I’m getting to know a new kitchen I like to make a supremely familiar recipe.  Something that I barely need a recipe to pull together.  Something that I know backwards and forwards from batter consistency to oven smell.

It’s banana bread.  It’s always banana bread.  A house isn’t a home without it. 

A few years ago I made Brown Butter Banana Bread when I first moved to the French Quarter.  The bread in various renditions has become a tradition that I’ll make long into my days in this new kitchen space.  

We start with neglected (and respected) bananas, a heavy skillet, and butter to brown.  

Two things you should know.  1.  This is a one-skillet recipe.  We’re going to melt and brown the butter in the skillet and whisk the rest of the ingredients in layers, all in this one dang skillet.  Stovetop to oven.  2.  A few months ago I thought someone was trying to break into my house (they weren’t), so I stood behind my front door with this skillet in my head ready to bonk an intruder in the head.  That was unnecessary, but still…. how’s that for versatility?  

I used Muscovado Sugar for this bread.  It’s extra dark, moist, and molasses-y.  It brings a lot of depth to the bread.  If you don’t happen to have Muscovado, dark brown sugar will also be great.  

Since we’re using a super dark brown sugar, and since I have a hunk of fresh ginger sitting in my fruit bowl staring me in the face, I thought it might be fun to play with a Dark and Stormy concept.  Excuse to unpack the dark rum?  Obviously.  

Browned butter meets very dark brown sugar.  

After the butter and sugar are whisked together, the mixture will still be greasy.  The butter won’t be completely absorbed into the sugar.  They’ll act like they don’t know how to get along until the eggs are whisked into the mixture.  Eggs will make a glossy, smooth, refined butter mixture.  

Since we’re going dark with the Muscovado sugar, we’ll add a little stormy with fresh ginger.  Splash of vanilla extra and a glug of dark rum.  

Mashed ripe bananas, fresh ginger, plus ground spices adding moisture and flavor and such good smells! 

At this point I’m really happy this is a one-skillet recipe and I don’t need to bother with a bowl for dry ingredients.  At this point I also whisk some of the flour out of the skillet and onto the counter.  I think that’s just part of the deal. 

See?  

It’s ok.  We’re still in business. 

Scrape the edges of the bowl down and we’re ready for the oven.  

It’s familiar and new!  Like a new house with all my old stuff in it.  The Muscovado and ginger gives this bread a depth of sweetness and hint of spice, bending it more towards a spice cake…. in a really good way.  Glaze it or sugar the top to add some presentation flair, or impatiently cut into it because your coffee is getting cold.  

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Top 10 Safest Countries In The World To Visit Or Settle Down

As natural disasters, terrorism, robberies and massacres made our planet a hell, everyone are in the urge to settle down in one of the safest places. But unfortunately when it comes to preparing a list of top 10 safest countries in the world, it becomes extremely hard to find such countries that satisfy all the criteria an individual has in mind.

So now, how would you picture a safest country? Is that the one which has

• Low crime rate?
• No natural disaster?
• Low corruption?
• Immunity to economical crisis?
• Or is it fast solving cases?

It is nothing wrong, if you expect all the above factors from the typical countries that are entitled as “The safest countries in the world”. While the increasing high prevalent crimes make all of us lose hope on finding such countries, strict laws, culture and few good qualities continue to make few countries as perfect places to live, raise kids and happily retire. You are right ! We have exceptions in everything. That’s the universal law.

Source : The list, top 10 safest countries to live in the world is prepared based on the recent “Global Peace Index (GIP)” report released by “The Institute for Economics and Peace“.

Top 10 Safest Countries In The World

10.Czech Republic

GPI Score: 1.341

 Source: czechtourism.com

• This fairly new European country attracts tourists from all over the world with its magnificent city “Prague” and its breathtaking nature.
• It mainly concentrates on creating a most favorable climate for investment. As a result, It has a built a robust economy in a relatively short span of time (1989 to 2015). In 2009, HDI declared Czech Republic as “A Country With Very High Human Development“.
• Rate of crime is very low here. Helpline number 112 is available for people who don’t know the local language.
• If you are a U.S resident, you wouldn’t require any VISA to enter into this country for business or tourist purposes for the first 90 days. However, having a passport that is valid for at least 90 days beyond your period of stay is mandatory.
• Cost of living in this country is much cheaper. For example: Though Prague is located at the center of culture and all other main spots ( historical spots, palaces,museum etc.), apartments here cost much lesser than in any other European nations.
• Transportation system of Czech Republic is so punctual and well managed. You can take a month around public transit pass with just $29 USD. It can be utilized in tram, subway and buses.
• When it comes to entertainment, here everyone will find something according to their age, gender,and ethnic preferences. So in no way, anyone can feel bored at this country.
• If you love outdoors, without any doubt, you will love the Czech Republic too. Situated at the border of mountains, it has so many well preserved deep forests. If it’s summer, you can go hiking or just cycle around the countryside. If it’s winter, there is downhill skiing is awaiting for you.

9.Australia

GPI Score: 1.329

• Whether you want to spend your retirement days or want to bring up your children in a much peaceful and happy environment, Australia certainly be a suggestible choice.
• People of this country are more welcoming, and they enjoy the multiculturalism. Equalitarianism, Ideal climate, and outdoor pursuits are few of the many factors that attract expats from all over the world.
• Australians respect the value of friends and family more than anything. It provides a broad range of schooling options, and there are more chances for children to spend their time in recreational outdoors. These all factors often make it as a perfect place to raise children.
• Australia is being the most desirable destination for young students and professionals all over the world.
• It offers a high quality of life and excellent healthcare facilities to its all citizens through both private and public systems.
• In short, Australia offers a fair new beginning for anyone who has skills and energy. It is one of the main reasons for why people adore Australia than any other country in the world.

8.Japan

GPI Score : 1.322

• The next country in our list of safest places to live in the world is Japan. The Crime rate in this country is really low.
• Japanese respect their culture, and it is one of the main reasons as to why people honor this country. I am sure you must have heard how well disciplined Japanese are and therefore, they will never involve in activities, which brings shame to their country.
• Possession of firearms is strictly prohibited according to their laws. Firm gun control, strict laws and wealthy economy make sure that the one living there is 100% safe.
• According to the 2010 GPI (Global Peace Index) framed by IEP (Institute for Economics and Peace) report, Japan has also been ranked as the 3rdpeaceful country in the world.
• With homicides, terrorism and violent crimes highly unlikely in Japan, this place becomes extremely safe for one to reside.

7.Canada

GPI Score: 1.287

• Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world and its 20.6% of total population is built only with foreigners. Not to mention, it is claimed to have the highest immigrants rate per capita in the world. Though this factor alone is more than enough to claim it as the safest country in the world, it has a lot more. Read on.
• Healthcare system of Canada is one of the most debated hot topics worldwide. It offers “universal public health Insurance” to all citizens and permanent residents at much cheaper prices. By using this Medicare, one can have access to the universally high standard treatments at both private and public hospitals.
• This system has inspired many people who suffer from chronic conditions move to this country for healthcare purposes. Anyhow, people with temporary residency can’t avail the same benefits.
• When it comes to employment, it offers an enormous scope with many open positions in energy sectors, communications industry, real estate and financial services.
• Though winter of Canada covers the ground with freezing cold for more than 6 months, people who settled here claim that their quality of life has been improved dramatically.
• So, if you have the plan to visit or migrate to this country, you can expect to have a calm, peaceful and high-quality life.
• Canada has never been a target of the terrorist activities. These all make this country be listed as one of the most livable countries in the world.

6.Finland

GPI Score: 1.227

• Being one of the Nordic-style countries, Finland is mainly known for its high regard for the civil liberty, democracy, and human rights.
• With low crime rate, nature-friendly environments, and stable economy, it never fails to rank high in all the lists that talk about the national performance metrics. (Side note: Finland is ranked as the 11th best country to live in the world in our official list).
• Since the end of world war -II, the government of Finland has adopted the neutrality policy and so avoided the wars. Most common punishments given to the people who involve in crimes are probation, fines and community services.
• Although people of Finland are perceived as the quiet & reserved nature people, the young Finns has changed this perception completely. Anyhow, If you move to Finland, it may take few months to       get adopted with their cultural differences.
• In Finland, the majority of healthcare services are managed by the local municipalities itself and are offered to the general public through local healthcare centers.
• The literacy rate in Finland is 100%. It is achieved by providing the compulsory education to all its citizens and expats who have got residency in Finland. Almost all major cities in Finland have excellent quality local and international schools.

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