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Canada ranked as best country in the world by Millennials

  • <b>1. CANADA</b><br>Not only did Canada rank first among Millennials and second overall, it was also ranked the top country to headquarter a corporation, and ranked second in Most Transparent Countries, Best Country to Live for Millennials, and Best Country for Education. (REUTERS/Mark Blinch)
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    The moon rises behind the CN Tower, a Canadian landmark, and the skyline in Toronto, Canada

    1. CANADA
    Not only did Canada rank first among Millennials and second overall, it was also ranked the top country to headquarter a corporation, and ranked second in Most Transparent Countries, Best Country to Live for Millennials, and Best Country for Education. (REUTERS/Mark Blinch)
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  • <b>2. GERMANY</b><br>Ranked as the Best Country overall, Germany was second to Canada when it came to the Millennials’ best pick. It also ranked second for starting a career, third for influence and green living, but an unfortunate 25th on the ranking for Best Country to date Millennial men or women. (REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch)
    2/9

    The Quadriga on top of the Brandenburg Gate is pictured during snowfall beside the Reichstag building in Berlin

    2. GERMANY
    Ranked as the Best Country overall, Germany was second to Canada when it came to the Millennials’ best pick. It also ranked second for starting a career, third for influence and green living, but an unfortunate 25th on the ranking for Best Country to date Millennial men or women. (REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch)
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  • <b>3. UNITED KINGDOM</b><br>The U.K. was third overall Best Country both in general rankings and amongst Millennials. It was seen as the top country for education, and perceived as the second most influential country, too. (REUTERS/Luke MacGregor)
    3/9

    The Big Ben bell tower is seen behind the railings of the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain

    3. UNITED KINGDOM
    The U.K. was third overall Best Country both in general rankings and amongst Millennials. It was seen as the top country for education, and perceived as the second most influential country, too. (REUTERS/Luke MacGregor)
    REUTERS
  • <b>4. JAPAN</b><br>Japan was a more popular choice with Millennials than with those surveyed overall. Ranked fourth among Millennials as best country overall, it was only 7th on the overall list. It was however perceived as the second most forward-looking country, fourth for economic potential among Millennials, and second best overall for green living. (REUTERS/Toru Hanai)
    4/9

    Mongolian-born grand sumo champion Yokozuna Hakuho performs the New Year's ring-entering rite at the annual celebration for the New Year at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo

    4. JAPAN
    Japan was a more popular choice with Millennials than with those surveyed overall. Ranked fourth among Millennials as best country overall, it was only 7th on the overall list. It was however perceived as the second most forward-looking country, fourth for economic potential among Millennials, and second best overall for green living. (REUTERS/Toru Hanai)
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  • <b>5. UNITED STATES</b><br>The fifth best overall country among Millennials ranked fourth overall within the wider survey group. It is ranked as the top Most Influential Country, as well as third in Most Forward-Looking Countries, Best Countries for Education, Best Countries to Start a Career and Best Countries to Study Abroad. (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)
    5/9

    A view of the Las Vegas strip in Las Vegas

    5. UNITED STATES
    The fifth best overall country among Millennials ranked fourth overall within the wider survey group. It is ranked as the top Most Influential Country, as well as third in Most Forward-Looking Countries, Best Countries for Education, Best Countries to Start a Career and Best Countries to Study Abroad. (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)
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  • <b>6. AUSTRALIA</b><br>This country ranked sixth both overall and with Millennials, and ranked highly in many other categories, too: first in Best Countries to Live among Millennials, second in Best Countries to Headquarter a Corporation, third in Best Countries to Travel Alone, and fourth best for dating Millennial men. (REUTERS/Phil Noble)
    6/9

    Uluru is lit by the setting sun in the Northern Territory in central Australia

    6. AUSTRALIA
    This country ranked sixth both overall and with Millennials, and ranked highly in many other categories, too: first in Best Countries to Live among Millennials, second in Best Countries to Headquarter a Corporation, third in Best Countries to Travel Alone, and fourth best for dating Millennial men. (REUTERS/Phil Noble)
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  • <b>8. FRANCE</b><br>From its rich cultural heritage to position in the United Nations, World Trade Organization and European Union, France is an undisputed superpower. The country ranked 8th in overall rankings for both Millennials and the general survey, with high rankings for its education system (fifth on Best Countries for Education and fourth on Best Countries to Study Abroad). (REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen)
    7/9

    Flowers are seen in front of the Eiffel Tower on a sunny spring day in Paris, France

    8. FRANCE
    From its rich cultural heritage to position in the United Nations, World Trade Organization and European Union, France is an undisputed superpower. The country ranked 8th in overall rankings for both Millennials and the general survey, with high rankings for its education system (fifth on Best Countries for Education and fourth on Best Countries to Study Abroad). (REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen)
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  • <b>9. DENMARK</b><br>While it may be ranked as the best country for women and second-best country for raising kids, Denmark only ranked 9th among Millennials and 10th overall. Its economic potential is far below a lot of others on the top 10 list, ranking 51st in Millennial picks for Best Countries for Economic Potential, but it is ranked the #1 most transparent country. (REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz)
    8/9

    Landmark sculpture "Little Mermaid" is pictured next to B&W Hallerne in Copenhagen

    9. DENMARK
    While it may be ranked as the best country for women and second-best country for raising kids, Denmark only ranked 9th among Millennials and 10th overall. Its economic potential is far below a lot of others on the top 10 list, ranking 51st in Millennial picks for Best Countries for Economic Potential, but it is ranked the #1 most transparent country. (REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz)
    REUTERS
  • <b>10. NETHERLANDS</b><br>In a turnabout from Denmark’s ranking, The Netherlands ranks 10th among Millennials and 9th overall. The country’s progressive attitude has made it fourth best country for green living, raising kids and being a woman, and a top-ten ranked country in many of the other categories. (REUTERS/Benoit Tessier)
    9/9

    A cyclist passes by the Winkel van Sinkel cafe with columns decorated with giant Tour de France yellow jerseys in Utrecht

    10. NETHERLANDS
    In a turnabout from Denmark’s ranking, The Netherlands ranks 10th among Millennials and 9th overall. The country’s progressive attitude has made it fourth best country for green living, raising kids and being a woman, and a top-ten ranked country in many of the other categories. (REUTERS/Benoit Tessier)
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<b>1. CANADA</b><br>Not only did Canada rank first among Millennials and second overall, it was also ranked the top country to headquarter a corporation, and ranked second in Most Transparent Countries, Best Country to Live for Millennials, and Best Country for Education. (REUTERS/Mark Blinch)
<b>2. GERMANY</b><br>Ranked as the Best Country overall, Germany was second to Canada when it came to the Millennials’ best pick. It also ranked second for starting a career, third for influence and green living, but an unfortunate 25th on the ranking for Best Country to date Millennial men or women. (REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch)
<b>3. UNITED KINGDOM</b><br>The U.K. was third overall Best Country both in general rankings and amongst Millennials. It was seen as the top country for education, and perceived as the second most influential country, too. (REUTERS/Luke MacGregor)
<b>4. JAPAN</b><br>Japan was a more popular choice with Millennials than with those surveyed overall. Ranked fourth among Millennials as best country overall, it was only 7th on the overall list. It was however perceived as the second most forward-looking country, fourth for economic potential among Millennials, and second best overall for green living. (REUTERS/Toru Hanai)
<b>5. UNITED STATES</b><br>The fifth best overall country among Millennials ranked fourth overall within the wider survey group. It is ranked as the top Most Influential Country, as well as third in Most Forward-Looking Countries, Best Countries for Education, Best Countries to Start a Career and Best Countries to Study Abroad. (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)
<b>6. AUSTRALIA</b><br>This country ranked sixth both overall and with Millennials, and ranked highly in many other categories, too: first in Best Countries to Live among Millennials, second in Best Countries to Headquarter a Corporation, third in Best Countries to Travel Alone, and fourth best for dating Millennial men. (REUTERS/Phil Noble)
<b>8. FRANCE</b><br>From its rich cultural heritage to position in the United Nations, World Trade Organization and European Union, France is an undisputed superpower. The country ranked 8th in overall rankings for both Millennials and the general survey, with high rankings for its education system (fifth on Best Countries for Education and fourth on Best Countries to Study Abroad). (REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen)
<b>9. DENMARK</b><br>While it may be ranked as the best country for women and second-best country for raising kids, Denmark only ranked 9th among Millennials and 10th overall. Its economic potential is far below a lot of others on the top 10 list, ranking 51st in Millennial picks for Best Countries for Economic Potential, but it is ranked the #1 most transparent country. (REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz)
<b>10. NETHERLANDS</b><br>In a turnabout from Denmark’s ranking, The Netherlands ranks 10th among Millennials and 9th overall. The country’s progressive attitude has made it fourth best country for green living, raising kids and being a woman, and a top-ten ranked country in many of the other categories. (REUTERS/Benoit Tessier)
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As the number of Millennials outnumbers Baby Boomers in the workforce for the first time this year, it’s a great time to be regarded as the place to be by that demographic.

While Canada only ranked second as the overall best country out of the 60-nation ranking, it was the top choice of 18- to 35-year-olds worldwide, according to the annual Best Countries survey released by U.S. News and World Report.

See how Canada stacked up against other countries in the 2016 report.