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Best places to be born in 2013

  • <p><b>Switzerland</b></p>Switzerland is a landlocked country which is known for its riches. Its picturesque atmosphere, rich culture and quality of life, attracts many people to the nation. Education in Switzerland is very diverse. Switzerland is also the birth place of the Red Cross.<p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
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    Best places to be born in 2013

    Switzerland

    Switzerland is a landlocked country which is known for its riches. Its picturesque atmosphere, rich culture and quality of life, attracts many people to the nation. Education in Switzerland is very diverse. Switzerland is also the birth place of the Red Cross.

    (Photo: ThinkStock)

  • <p><b>Australia</b></p>Australia is one of the wealthiest countries which provide a high quality of education to its citizens. This highly developed country represents its contemporary indigenous Australian art worldwide. Australia is also very well known for its participation in international sports.<p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
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    Best places to be born in 2013

    Australia

    Australia is one of the wealthiest countries which provide a high quality of education to its citizens. This highly developed country represents its contemporary indigenous Australian art worldwide. Australia is also very well known for its participation in international sports.

    (Photo: ThinkStock)

  • <p><b>Norway</b></p>Norway has a thriving culture and extensive resources that encourages higher education. The pleasant climate and stunning scenery and landscape is the country’s main attraction. It is a highly prosperous country which is richly endowed with natural resources.<p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
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    Best places to be born in 2013

    Norway

    Norway has a thriving culture and extensive resources that encourages higher education. The pleasant climate and stunning scenery and landscape is the country’s main attraction. It is a highly prosperous country which is richly endowed with natural resources.

    (Photo: Getty Images)

  • <p><b>Sweden</b></p>Sweden has a rich tradition and takes education very seriously. Immigration growth is the main reason for population growth and cultural changes throughout the country. According to the United Nations, Sweden is one of the few countries with a very low infant mortality rates.<p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>
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    Best places to be born in 2013

    Sweden

    Sweden has a rich tradition and takes education very seriously. Immigration growth is the main reason for population growth and cultural changes throughout the country. According to the United Nations, Sweden is one of the few countries with a very low infant mortality rates.

    (Photo: Reuters Pictures)

  • <p><b>Denmark</b></p>Denmark’s cultures and traditions have been influenced by its history. It is known for its quality of living and also rated as one of the least corrupt nations in the world. The education system in the country is taken seriously and all college and university education in Denmark has no tuition fees.<p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
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    Best places to be born in 2013

    Denmark

    Denmark’s cultures and traditions have been influenced by its history. It is known for its quality of living and also rated as one of the least corrupt nations in the world. The education system in the country is taken seriously and all college and university education in Denmark has no tuition fees.

    (Photo: ThinkStock)

  • <p><b>Singapore</b></p>Singapore, the Lion City, has a diverse culture with four different official languages. The country houses many millionaires and tourism forms a major part of its economic growth. Singapore has an efficient healthcare system and the education system has won credits for its curriculum.<p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
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    Best places to be born in 2013

    Singapore

    Singapore, the Lion City, has a diverse culture with four different official languages. The country houses many millionaires and tourism forms a major part of its economic growth. Singapore has an efficient healthcare system and the education system has won credits for its curriculum.

    (Photo: Getty Images)

  • <p><b>New Zealand</b></p>New Zealand is an island country with breathtaking sceneries. People in New Zealand enjoy highest standards of living in the world. The country has high literacy rates because of its compulsory primary and secondary education. The culture in New Zealand creates a diverse environment.<p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
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    Best places to be born in 2013

    New Zealand

    New Zealand is an island country with breathtaking sceneries. People in New Zealand enjoy highest standards of living in the world. The country has high literacy rates because of its compulsory primary and secondary education. The culture in New Zealand creates a diverse environment.

    (Photo: Getty Images)

  • <p><b>Netherlands</b></p>Netherlands is a low-lying country and this distinctive feature contributes to the country’s name. The country is well known for its rich, historic tradition and social tolerance. Netherlands enjoys a tropical climate throughout the year. It is among the densely populated countries with compulsory primary and secondary education for children.<p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
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    Best places to be born in 2013

    Netherlands

    Netherlands is a low-lying country and this distinctive feature contributes to the country’s name. The country is well known for its rich, historic tradition and social tolerance. Netherlands enjoys a tropical climate throughout the year. It is among the densely populated countries with compulsory primary and secondary education for children.

    (Photo: ThinkStock)

  • <p><b>Canada</b></p>Canada is one of the world’s most developed nations and draws influences from many nationalities. The country holds a strong cultural identity. Canada performs above average in education and quality of life internationally.<p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
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    Best places to be born in 2013

    Canada

    Canada is one of the world’s most developed nations and draws influences from many nationalities. The country holds a strong cultural identity. Canada performs above average in education and quality of life internationally.

    (Photo: Getty Images)

  • <p><b>Hong Kong</b></p>Hong Kong is one of the leading financial centers of the world. This well developed place is very popular for its modern architecture. According to United Nations and World Health Organization, Hong Kong has a very high rate of life expectancy.<p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
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    Best places to be born in 2013

    Hong Kong

    Hong Kong is one of the leading financial centers of the world. This well developed place is very popular for its modern architecture. According to United Nations and World Health Organization, Hong Kong has a very high rate of life expectancy.

    (Photo: ThinkStock)

<p><b>Switzerland</b></p>Switzerland is a landlocked country which is known for its riches. Its picturesque atmosphere, rich culture and quality of life, attracts many people to the nation. Education in Switzerland is very diverse. Switzerland is also the birth place of the Red Cross.<p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
<p><b>Australia</b></p>Australia is one of the wealthiest countries which provide a high quality of education to its citizens. This highly developed country represents its contemporary indigenous Australian art worldwide. Australia is also very well known for its participation in international sports.<p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
<p><b>Norway</b></p>Norway has a thriving culture and extensive resources that encourages higher education. The pleasant climate and stunning scenery and landscape is the country’s main attraction. It is a highly prosperous country which is richly endowed with natural resources.<p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
<p><b>Sweden</b></p>Sweden has a rich tradition and takes education very seriously. Immigration growth is the main reason for population growth and cultural changes throughout the country. According to the United Nations, Sweden is one of the few countries with a very low infant mortality rates.<p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>
<p><b>Denmark</b></p>Denmark’s cultures and traditions have been influenced by its history. It is known for its quality of living and also rated as one of the least corrupt nations in the world. The education system in the country is taken seriously and all college and university education in Denmark has no tuition fees.<p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
<p><b>Singapore</b></p>Singapore, the Lion City, has a diverse culture with four different official languages. The country houses many millionaires and tourism forms a major part of its economic growth. Singapore has an efficient healthcare system and the education system has won credits for its curriculum.<p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
<p><b>New Zealand</b></p>New Zealand is an island country with breathtaking sceneries. People in New Zealand enjoy highest standards of living in the world. The country has high literacy rates because of its compulsory primary and secondary education. The culture in New Zealand creates a diverse environment.<p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
<p><b>Netherlands</b></p>Netherlands is a low-lying country and this distinctive feature contributes to the country’s name. The country is well known for its rich, historic tradition and social tolerance. Netherlands enjoys a tropical climate throughout the year. It is among the densely populated countries with compulsory primary and secondary education for children.<p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
<p><b>Canada</b></p>Canada is one of the world’s most developed nations and draws influences from many nationalities. The country holds a strong cultural identity. Canada performs above average in education and quality of life internationally.<p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
<p><b>Hong Kong</b></p>Hong Kong is one of the leading financial centers of the world. This well developed place is very popular for its modern architecture. According to United Nations and World Health Organization, Hong Kong has a very high rate of life expectancy.<p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>

Where you were born is considered to be as important as defining your success. According to the where-to-be-born index 2013, conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit, Switzerland is the best place to be born this year when compared to other places worldwide.