21 Reasons Why Colombia is the Worlds Happiest

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Publicado Por: master, April 21, 2013

The prestigious American online newspaper, The Huffington Post, recently wrote an
interesting article that listed 21 reasons why Colombia is considered the happiest
country in the world.
The newspaper claimed that in late 2012, Colombia was recognized as the happiest
country in the world according to a survey carried out by the firm WIN / Gallup
International Association, whose results were published in early January 2013.
After assessing the level of happiness of people around the world using a survey
called Global Barometer of Hope and Happiness, it was revealed that Colombians
are almost two times happier than the average person throughout the world. This
was determined after interviewing 55,817 men and women from 54 countries.
According to the study, Colombian citizens of Barranquilla showed higher levels of
happiness and optimism, followed by citizens of cities such as Medellin,
Bucaramanga, Bogota and Cali.
However, The Huffington Post raised the question, Why are Colombians so
happy? To answer this question, the newspaper not only listed 21 reasons but also
shared beautiful photographs and videos of both the landscapes as well as the
cultural and culinary diversity of the country.

1. Biodiversity

The article points out that the first reason why Colombia is happy is because of its
biodiversity. The country of Colombia is the second most diverse in the world after
Brazil, in addition to being the most diverse per square kilometer.
2. Gateway to the Americas

Colombia is known as the Gateway to the Americas, which means that it is the
only country with access to the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Also, in
addition to its popular beaches, Colombia offers the opportunity to explore the
Amazon jungle and climb the Sierra Nevada mountains.
3. Beautiful Women

The article highlights the beauty of the women of our country and adds, Its no
secret that one of the best known treasures [of Colombia] is its beautiful women.
Some women to note are Sofia Vergara, Shakira and Danna Garcia.
4. Emeralds

Colombia is responsible for over 60% of the emeralds in the world, which are one of
the most sought after things on the planet.
5. The Variety of Climates

Even though many know Colombia as a tropical paradise because of its location
near the equator, it actually is a land of rich, differing ecosystems, which are
possible thanks to Colombias varied climatic zones in forests, savannas, steppes,
deserts, and mountains. The differing climates is also one reason why Colombia is
one of the most attractive tourist destinations on the planet.
6. Coffee

The Huffington Post notes that if there is one thing that identifies Colombia, it is its
matchless and delicious freshly ground coffee. Furthermore, it points out that the
region of Colombia known as El Cafetero is home to what many consider the worlds
best coffee.
7. The Beauty of Cao Cristales

The Cao Cristales as the river that escaped from paradise.

8. Spanish is Spoken Very Well

The Spanish spoken in Colombia is considered by many to be the most clear

Spanish in the world.

9. Latin American Capital of Fashion

Medelln is known to many as the fashion capital of Latin America and hosts two
major fashion events each year: Fashion Colombia and Colombiatex.
10. The Value of Rest

The tenth reason The Huffington Posts article considers Colombia to be the
happiest country is because of the number of holidays that exist in Colombia. The
number of holidays allow Colombians to value rest.
11. A Healthy Body is a Happy Body

Reason number 11 makes note of the number of bicycle routes in Bogota and the
habit of taking a ride on a bike path every Sunday with friends and family.
12. Full Belly, Happy Heart

This phrase refers to the wide variety of food and large portions that people eat in
Colombia.
13. La Salsa

Highlighting Cali as the world capital of salsa, The Huffington Post esteems how this
rhythm is danced in Colombia.

14. Nobel Prize in Literature

Colombians are simply happy with the cultural wealth of their country. The Nobel
Prize winner Gabriel Garca Mrquez is perhaps the best-known figure in Colombian
literature.
15. Muiscal History

The article in the Huffington Pose highlights the history of music and pre-Columbian
art in Colombia.
16. Soccer

The passion Colombians have for soccer and the energy displayed during Colombian
soccer games, which is headed by Tigre Falcao Garcia, is something to be proud
of.
17. Artists

The Huffington Post admires internationally recognized stars like Shakira, Juanes,
Carlos Vives and Sofia Vergara in its article.
18. Botero Sculptures

It also highlights the beautiful sculptures of Botero.

19. The Oldest Democracy

The Huffington Post pays homage to the oldest democracy in Latin America
despite its internal violence.
20. Holidays and Festivals

One is able to relive different festivals celebrated in Colombia each year, like the
Festival of Flowers in Medelln and Barranquillas Carnaval.
21. Emerging Economy at a Global Level

The Huffington Post stresses the new global role that Colombia plays with the
growth of its economy.
As a proud Colombian, I can affirm that in our country we live very well and I feel
happy and thankful to have been born on this earth.
And to you do you think that Colombia deserves to be highlighted as the happiest
country in the world? Share your opinion with us.