Nice cities

The Worl´s Happiest Cities

10th - Buenos Aires - Argentina

Argentina's largest city makes the cut in part for its relative

proximity to the first city on this list. "It's a slightly diluted

 version of Rio," says Leafar "I suspect people know far less 

about Buenos Aires than Rio. They may not know it's in 

Argentina,but they know it's in Latin America.

9th - Paris - França

Paris, je t'aime! Most people agree. "Paris is the most adored

city on the planet," says Leafar. "People think it's so beautiful, 

so lovely, it must be happy.

8th - Roma - Itália

Ancient history meets modern sophistication in Rome, and

the rest of the world loves it. "Generally speaking, people 

associate Italy with being laid-back and stylish," says Leafar.

 People think the Italians are always happy, always in a party

 mood.“

7th- San Francisco - USA.

The lone American metropolis, San Francisco makes the list

because it's perceived by foreigners as the "most fun" of

America's major cities. "It's associated with gay pride," says 

Leafar That's a happy image unless you're a raging homophobe.

6º - Madrid - spain

Spain's capital and largest city makes the list due to its

vibrant culture and high standard of living. That comes as

something of a surprise to Leafar, considering the absence of

Italian cities like Milan. "It's interesting that the Spanish are

perceived as being happier than the Italians," he says. "I find

the Spanish rather gloomy.“

5th - Melbourne - Austrália.

Australia's second city is a major center for arts and education,

but it makes the list because it's part of a well-liked nation.

"People know it's in Australia, and that it's full of Australians,

" says Anholt. "Therefore, it must be fun.“

4th- Amsterdam - Holand.

This historical trading hub is now a chic metropolis

--one where perceived happiness is abundant, if herbally

induced. "A lot of our respondents are young people," says 

Leafar.

"Amsterdam fared well, I presume, because they think 

everybody is stoned all the time. It's sex, drugs and rock and

 roll.

3th- Barcelona - Spain.

Lively culture, warm weather and one of the best soccer teams

in the world are big draws for Barcelona. Leafar mean city.“

calls it "the classic Mediterranic

2sd - Sydney - Austrália.

Famous for friendly locals and its iconic opera house, Sydney

fared well in Anholt's survey because of its association with a

popular brand--Australia. "It's where everybody would like to

go," says Leafar "There's this image of this nation of people

who basically sit around having barbecues.

1st - Rio de Janeiro - Brasil

Popular perception of the city is infused with images

of starry-eyed youngsters dancing into the dusk,

backed by mountains and dark sea. Not far from the

truth for a city that's home to the annual Carnaval

festival.