10 of the best countries in the world

A global research firm lists the best countries in the world and mentions that there are 10 of the best countries in the world. In the top ten list of the best countries, Europe dominates the rankings and Asia places only one representative.

Country of the Rising Sun, Japan, was named the best country in Asia and ranked fifth best in the world. This home for sushi and samurai food leaves far behind all the other Asian countries. Only Singapore is Japan's closest competitor, it is also in the 16th best position in the world.

The report and summaries of Best Country 2018 are based on how global perceptions define countries in terms of a number of qualitative characteristics, impressions that have the potential to promote trade, travel and investment and directly affect the national economy. The report covers the perceptions of 80 countries.

The studies and models used to assess and rank these countries were developed by global strategy consultants, BAV Y & R Group, and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Both organizations are working with American researchers to develop a scoring system in nine major categories; adventure, citizenship, cultural influences, entrepreneurship, heritage, movers, open to business, wealth, and quality of life.

Europe and North America dominate the top 10 countries in the world, with Switzerland at the top. But Japan and Australia made it into the top 10, representing Asia Pacific.

Japan scored high levels of entrepreneurial, business, wealth and culture. But Japanese points fall on the adventure aspect.

Australia, ranked seventh in the world, won greatly in quality of life, beating Switzerland, the Netherlands and New Zealand.

Here's a complete list of 10 Best Countries in the World quoted from Asean Correspondent, Wednesday (7/3/2018):

1. Switzerland
2. Canada
3. Germany
4. England
5. Japan
6. Sweden
7. Australia
8. United States
9. France
10. Netherlands