posted on March 1, 2004 09:08:46 AM newSwitzerland is home to the most livable cities in the world, while Baghdad, which suffered war and occupation in 2003, ranked the worst place to live in the world in a survey published Monday.
Zurich and Geneva in Switzerland were one and two in the poll, which takes into account factors such as the political and social environment, the level of education, the efficiency of transport systems and standards of recreational facilities.
Vancouver, on Canada’s Pacific Coast, was pushed down into third.
A separate poll on top cities for health and sanitation had Canada’s Calgary first with Ottawa, Montreal and Vancouver also in the top 10, along with Swiss capital Bern, Zurich and Geneva.
posted on March 1, 2004 09:52:59 AM new
did they mention the cost of living??
switzerland is damn expensive,even the swiss are talking about retiring in france and commute into their own motherland.
best place to live for whom??
some folks in iowa swear it is the best place to live.
asian love san francisco where they can feast on pig ears and rotten 1000 years old eggs
-sig file -------the lobster in the boiling pot of water who tries to prevent the others from climbing out.
Some others... I would like to know where Washington D.C. ranks. I'll see if I can find it.
Every year Mercer Human Resources Consulting ranks the world's major cities for livability. The survey is based on 39 separate indicators, including everything from the economy to crime rates. This is how the world's cities stack up this year. Each city's ranking the previous year is in brackets. There were several ties.
posted on March 1, 2004 06:36:15 PM new
There is hope for Baghdad.
BBC News
Peace Reigns in Iraq
Reuters - 3 hours ago
BAGHDAD, Peace has been declared in the country after both sides realised that violence never really solves anything and kissing is better.
Oil funds to be "given to the poor" The Scotsman
Saddam patted on head and put back in his hole ABC News
North Korea: "We want a piece of this peace too" Syndney Morning Herald
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