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The World's Five Happiest Cities Revealed: Copenhagen Leads Denmark, Where Happiness Begins with Community and Environment

2025年5月17日 來源: bbc

Friends, family, and a sense of community all contribute to happiness, but the environment you live in also plays a significant role in your wellbeing. So, what exactly defines a "happy city"?

To answer this, the Institute for the Quality of Life recently released the 2025 Happy City Index. The index covers 82 indicators across six major categories: Citizens, Governance, Environment, Economy, Health, and Mobility, measuring the policies that enhance quality of life as well as their implementation and impact.

The index notes that no single city should be crowned “the happiest.” Instead, 31 cities earned the “Gold Cities” distinction for their strong, balanced scores across all metrics. We spoke with residents from the top five happiest cities around the world to discover their secrets.

Copenhagen, Denmark
Denmark has ranked as one of the happiest countries for years, and its capital Copenhagen leads with top scores in environmental sustainability and economic strength. The city boasts abundant green spaces, effective waste management, high GDP, and strong innovation. Cultural events like the Copenhagen Light Festival and Distortion Street Parties keep life vibrant. Cycling is widespread with safe bike lanes, and the metro runs punctually, creating an eco-friendly transport system.

Zurich, Switzerland
Switzerland’s largest city Zurich stands out for its excellent citizen participation and quality governance. Digital public services make daily life smooth, and safety allows children to go to school independently. Clean streets, rich museums, and lively lakeside bathhouses contribute to Zurich’s high-quality living environment.

Singapore
As a global financial hub, Singapore excels in governance and environmental management. Its compact, green cityscape and convenient transport make it an ideal place to live and work. Residents enjoy excellent public services, social order, and a strong sense of wellbeing.

Aarhus, Denmark
Denmark’s second-largest city Aarhus, often called “the world’s smallest big city,” blends urban convenience with close-knit community feeling. High-quality citizen life, green spaces, and health facilities reflect intentional city design supporting happiness. Residents enjoy cycling to community events and sharing harmony with their city.

Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp edged out its larger neighbor Brussels with higher scores in citizens’ engagement, governance, and environment. Reliable public transport, safe cycling, and compact size make travel easy. Residents praise its charming architecture, progressive policies supporting families and sustainability, and vibrant cultural life. The weekend market at Theaterplein offers a relaxed, welcoming vibe that feels like home.

Behind these happy cities lies a blend of policies, culture, and environment, along with a lifestyle of shared community building. Wherever you live, having healthy social ties, quality surroundings, and efficient public services means happiness is truly within reach.

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“Five Big Upsets! Zheng Qinwen Advances to Round of 32, Sabalenka Dominates, French Open Women’s Singles Sees New Twists”

In the early hours of May 29 (Beijing time), the first day of the women’s singles second round at the French Open concluded, leaving the 32-player field half complete and full of surprises. Sabalenka won nine consecutive games to dominate, while Zheng Qinwen battled through an up-and-down performance to claim victory. Unexpected results kept popping up—Schneider was knocked out early, and Swiatek crushed Raducanu to continue her impressive streak. Here’s a look at the five major upsets and key battles from this round!

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