Gumii Paarlaamaa Oromoo (GPO)

Oromo Parliamentarians Council (OPC)

The World's Happiest (And Saddest) Countries Ethiopia 3rd saddest country in the world

The 5 happiest countries:

1) Norway
For the third year, Norway ranked no. 1. With per capita GDP of $54,000 it is among the richest in the world and ranks first in social capital and second in safety and security.

2) Denmark
Denmark is no. 2 for the third year. The tiny country ranks first in entrepreneurship and opportunity, based on high levels of social equality, high connectivity and the world's lowest start-up costs.

3) Australia
Australia has moved up from fifth place in 2009, the result of excellent education, an efficient government bureaucracy and booming trade in natural resources.

4) New Zealand
New Zealand ranks no. 2 in governance, education and personal freedom. No country ranks higher in tolerance for immigrants. (Image of artist Grand Hughes, Napier, N.Z.).

5) Sweden

High levels of political participation and social equality combine with environmental protection and 123 mobile phones per 100 people to create a tech-savvy socialist paradise.


The 5 saddest countries:

1)      Central African Republic
The worst. More than 10% of children die in their first year. Classes average 91 students per teacher. No foundation for future growth.

2)       Zimbabwe
Inept, corrupt, kleptocracy. No civil rights. Pervasive political violence.

3)       Ethiopia
Literacy is just 30%; undernourishment 40%; unemployment rate 20%.

4)      Pakistan
Ineffective, unstable government. Very dangerous, intolerant of outsiders.