The most unusual duties of children around the world. Curious facts about different countries of our planet 31. Country with the longest life expectancy
Our vast and diverse world consists of 252 countries, each of which has its own characteristics and specifics. We hear about some states every day. About others - only occasionally. Well, it’s worth listing interesting facts about the countries of the world that we don’t hear about very often.
Jamaica
This is the first state in the entire Western world to build a railway. It happened 18 years before the end of the construction of the railway in the UK. By the way, until 1962, Jamaica was part of the United Kingdom.
Kingston is the largest city of the island nation and its capital. And it was in its poor areas that such a style of music as reggae was born.
Jamaica is a very religious country. In all public schools The day begins with morning prayer. Jamaica also has churches per km 2 in the world. There are more than 1,600 of them here, and that number is not final - after all, every year there are more and more churches.
It is also worth knowing that Jamaica is the first commercial banana producer in the entire Western Hemisphere.
Estonia
Telling the world, it is impossible not to pay attention to this state. Estonia is surrounded by the sea on three sides - it is for this reason that 1/5 of its territory is occupied by swamps.
The origin of the name of the capital, which is Tallinn, is still not known. There are several proposed options - "Danish City" for example. But exact definition No. As well as the answer to the question of whether the name is written with one letter “n” at the end or with two.
The language spoken by Estonians is also very original. Many words start with the letter "s". And the number of cases is even calculated at fourteen. Also, there is no future tense in Estonian, but there are three versions of the past.
Telling interesting facts about the countries of the world, one cannot but note the fact that only 1,315,000 people live in this state. And every year, on average, one and a half million tourists come here, which exceeds the number of local ones.
Last but not least, it's free. After it was made such, a lot of people moved to the capital, and the city began to flourish.
Kingdom of Tonga
Many probably have not even heard of this Polynesian Pacific state. But it is also worth touching with attention, telling interesting facts about the countries of the world.
Interestingly, the kingdom is dispersed over 177 islands, of which only 36 are inhabited. The total area of Tonga is 750,000 km². But the population does not exceed 100,000 people.
Volcanic eruptions very often occur in the kingdom. Over the past two centuries there have been 35 of them. The last one was 56 years ago.
The standard of living here is not the best. Residents are having a lot of problems with drinking water. To survive, they have to accumulate rainwater in special tanks. But then there are 6 reserves and 2 national parks. And few people know that Tonga maintains diplomatic relations with Russia.
Singapore
This city-state, located in Southeast Asia, is of particular interest. And it also needs to be noted with attention, telling interesting facts about the countries of the world.
Few people know that Singapore is completely built according to Feng Shui. Here, even the trees are planted according to the ancient Chinese concept. And the ferris wheel rotates clockwise - it is believed that this is how it turns out to create a powerful influx Money in town.
There are no traffic jams in Singapore. Firstly, because the roads here are built according to Feng Shui. And secondly, in order to purchase a car, you must first buy permission for this at an auction, the price of which sometimes reaches 100 thousand dollars.
It is also worth knowing that Singapore has the death penalty, which threatens thieves, rapists, drug lords. For less serious crimes, they are punished with a whip. And fines are issued here for almost every flaw. Even for the fact that a man watered a flower too big amount water, the remains of which settled in a saucer. Moisture attracts mosquitoes, which the authorities have had difficulty ridding the city of, eradicating malaria and fever. By the way, the police in Singapore are extremely rare. Because security is carried out here by means of video cameras that are installed literally on every corner.
Norway
This Scandinavian Kingdom should also be noted with attention, telling interesting facts about different countries peace.
In Norway, it is not customary to enter into a dialogue with strangers while on public transport, even smiling and friendly. This may be considered uncivilized behavior. In general, the locals are very educated people. Norwegians are the most reading nation in the whole world, and the state itself is the safest and most peaceful in the whole world. Perhaps that is why so many people want to move here. So, for example, in Oslo, 1/3 of the population are visitors from developing countries.
This country is really spacious. Only 5 million people live there, which means that there are only 16 people per 1 km². It sounds scary, but in the middle of the XIV century, the plague claimed the lives of more than 1/3 of the local population!
And here, until 995, when Christianity came to Norway, they worshiped the pagan gods Thor and Odin.
Luxembourg
Listing interesting facts about the countries of the world for children, it is worth mentioning this Grand Duchy. The only one in the world and.
This is one of the smallest states in the world. Its area is only 2,600 km², and about half a million people live on its territory. But it is Luxembourg that ranks third among the EU countries in terms of business efficiency. The first and second lines of the rating are occupied by Finland and Denmark.
It also has the highest minimum wage in the world. On this moment it is 1,642 euros (about 113,000 rubles). And the rate is constantly growing! And GDP in Luxembourg is the highest - three times more than the average European. There is also an astonishing percentage of literacy (100 percent!) And education, which is one of the best in the world. After such a list of facts, it will not be surprising that the whole of Luxembourg is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Ireland
We must not forget about this small state, naming the most interesting facts about the countries of the world. After all, it was in Ireland that the man who built the White House was born. This is architect James Hoban.
The flag of the country is similar to Italian and Côte d'Ivoire. The Irish don't really care. But they are especially tremulous about the colors. If you accidentally say that orange is present in the Irish flag, there is a risk of running into a scandal. Every Irishman will be outraged because this is not orange, but gold.
Irish (Gaelic) is studied in the country's schools, but in the end, local children speak it the way ours speak English.
Hungary
Few people know that it was in this country that the ballpoint pen, the Rubik's cube, dishes such as goulash and salami sausage were invented. And here is the largest lake in all of Central Europe - Balaton. Its locals call it the Hungarian Sea. And it is in Hungary that the world's largest thermal lake is located. It's called Heviz.
It is also worth noting that in Budapest, the capital of the country, there is the longest tram in the world. Its length exceeds 50 meters! And the trains used in the subway were made in Russia (in Mytishchi).
About education
Finally, I would like to tell you about schools in different countries of the world. Interesting Facts sometimes even shocking. So, for example, students educational institutions located in Papua New Guinea may not wear clothing.
In some Indian towns, the situation with education is so sad that schoolchildren are taught by ... the same children as they are. There is such a school in the city of Murshidad. Children teach there who have acquired knowledge on the side. In general, in India, parents are very worried about the success of their children. So if a tourist sees people climbing on the window bars, one should not be surprised - these are adults who are trying to tell their children the correct answers to the exam questions so that they pass everything successfully. It is prestigious to get an education here.
In different countries of the world, interesting facts in their own way characterize a particular state. In Indonesia, the economic situation is very sad - everyone knows this. In the village of Levak, for example, there is only one school, and in order to get into it, you need to overcome a dangerous suspension bridge, which at any moment can fall into the river.
In some communities in the Philippines, children get to school by swimming across water in inflatable boats. And in Colombia, students cross the Rio Negro by sliding down a 400-meter cable to the opposite side of the bank, since there is a school.
However, there are still many interesting facts about the states of our world, and if you wish, you can familiarize yourself with them. Because it is very difficult to list everything.
Svetlana Gladushchenko
Summary of the lesson "Such different peoples of the world"
Today we will introduce you to peoples of the world. We will talk about peoples in the past tense, because in our time the life of many people, especially in cities, differs little from different peoples. Of course, there are national differences, but they are smaller than many years ago.
Let's start our acquaintance with Japan. The traditional Japanese dwelling is called minka. It was made of wood and paper, and the roof was covered with straw or tiles. The main roof in it rests on supports made of wooden beams. All Japanese wore national clothes called kimonos. It was made from one whole piece of fabric and fastened at the waist with a special obi belt. And on their feet they put on wooden shoes - geta. The Japanese love to eat fresh, raw foods. The basis of Japanese cuisine is rice, seafood (shrimp, fish, hot spices are also used. The Japanese take food not with forks and spoons, but with special sticks. One of the main holidays in Japan is Hinamatsuri (Puppet Festival). On this day, girls dressed in beautiful kimonos float boats with paper dolls down the river. These dolls should carry away all troubles and misfortunes. One of the symbols of Japan is cherry blossoms.
Let's move on to India. The Indians lived in mud-brick huts with thatched roofs or barrel-shaped stone dwellings, wood, bamboo without windows. The costume of an Indian woman is called a sari and consists of a very long linen that is wrapped around the body. All Indian women wear jewelry (rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces) and love bright colors in clothes. Indian men wear a white long or short loincloth - dhoti, some also wear a shirt. A long piece of cloth is tied around the head - a turban, it protects from heat, because it is wetted with water. Indian cuisine is distinguished variety of spices. Hindus eat a lot of grains, vegetables and fruits, many of them do not eat meat at all. There are interesting holidays in India "Monkey Feast". In one of the regions of India, every year they set up a round table with all sorts of goodies for monkeys in honor of Lord Rama and his monkey army. "Festival of colors". In New Delhi, the arrival of spring is celebrated by pouring rainbow colored water over each other. And India is the birthplace of yogis. These people, after long special trainings, can do what others cannot - walk on broken glass, lie on a board with driven nails without any harm to the body, and incredible poses and even sleep upside down.
Now we will visit Africa and find out how the local tribes lived and still live. In southern Africa, villagers build a rondavel dwelling of stone with a conical thatched roof. And in the hottest regions of Africa, locals rest in mud and straw huts. African clothing is different different tribes. For example, women in East Africa wear a kanga - a piece of cloth wrapped around the body with a colorful pattern. And often the inhabitants of Africa because of extreme heat limited to one loincloth. The usual food of Africans is porridge made from corn, barley, millet; hunting meat, fruits, bananas, papaya. One of the important traditions of African tribes is ritual dances. There are warrior dances, fertility dances, etc. every year in November in Mambasa (Kenya) a musical carnival is held, where representatives of all the tribes of Kenya gather, they pass in a motley procession through the city, play their musical instruments, then rides on national dhow boats and donkey rides begin.
Then we will go to America. Indians have lived there for a long time. Their wigwam or tibi dwelling is a hut made of long and thin wooden sticks, which are covered with bison skins on top. Indian men wore a loincloth made of leather or fabric, sometimes leather trousers, and on top they put on a cape decorated with patterns. Women in Indian tribes wore leggings and long tunics or dresses, decorated with beaded embroidery, fringes and patterns. Both men and women wore leather moccasins on their feet. The most popular hairstyle among the Indians was braiding. The chief men of the tribe wore an eagle feather headdress. American Indians ate bison meat, cereals (rice, corn, vegetables (pumpkin, zucchini). For example, their typical succotash dish consists of beans, tomatoes, and corn. About tomatoes, potatoes, all kinds of peppers, cocoa beans (of which chocolate is made) people of all peace learned from the Indians. Each Indian tribe chose a totem for itself. (one of the animal species or a natural phenomenon) and believed that it protected the tribe from harm. Indians different tribes gather every year all together for the pow-wow festival. They dress in traditional clothes, play, dance, and compete.
Now let's head to the very north of America, where the Eskimos live. In their homeland, snow lies for most of the year, so the Eskimos learned to build their own dwelling from snow. The snow house is called an igloo. It is made up of snow blocks in the shape of a half ball and is lined with animal skins from the inside. The entrance to the igloo is below floor level. To keep warm, a bowl of fat is lit inside the snow house. The traditional clothing of the Eskimos is a kukhlyanka. This fur coat with a hood is sewn from animal skins in two layers. Fur trousers and high fur boots were put on their feet (fur boots). Women's hair was braided into two braids, and men shaved. The main part of the food of the Eskimos is raw, frozen, dried meat of northern animals and inhabitants of the seas. (seal, walrus, deer, whale) and fish. They also eat roots, stems and leaves of northern plants, algae and berries. Every year at the end of spring, the Eskimos celebrate Atygak. (holiday of the beginning of spring hunting or launching canoes into the water). A canoe is a boat used by the Eskimos to hunt at sea. The canoe is launched by all the men in the settlement, then they put on white clothes, paint their faces with graphite lines for good luck in hunting, and sacrifice pieces of meat to the spirits, throwing them into the sea and into the air. When members of an Eskimo family greet each other, they press their nose and upper lip against the relative's face. (because they only have their faces open).
Now let's go to Europe. Lots of people live here peoples with their traditions and way of life. For example, the national Greek men's suit is called a fustanella and consists of a white skirt with pleats (there should be exactly 400 of them, a white shirt with wide sleeves, a vest and a belt. The Greeks wore shoes with large pompons on their feet. Greek women wore a layered suit of a dress, vest, apron, decorated with embroidery and coins.The traditional dwelling in one of the areas of Spain is called pallazo.It was round in shape, made of stone, and a thatched roof made of frame and wood.
One of the best cuisines peace recognized Italian cuisine. Italians love to eat pasta dough products (pasta, ravioli (like our dumplings, lasagna and pizza). Also in Italy they eat a lot of vegetables (tomatoes, eggplants, cheese, olives. In Germany, parents give their children who go to school for the first time, bags with sweets, toys and gifts.But you can open them only at home, after returning from school.In Scotland, every year thousands of people gather for the fire festival.They dress in national costumes, play traditional music and parade with lit torches.
Let's end our acquaintance with the peoples of the world the Russian people. Russians lived in wooden huts made of logs (hewn tree trunks). The costume of a Russian girl consisted of a shirt and a long sundress to the floor, a kokoshnik was put on her head, and bast shoes were put on her feet. Russian young men wore a long shirt-kosovorotka, trousers (trousers, bast shoes were put on their feet, and a kurtuz was put on their heads (cap). Most often, Russians ate cabbage soup, cereals, pies with different fillings, vegetables (cabbage, turnips, peas, berries, mushrooms, they drank kvass. Holidays in Russia were associated with religion - Christmas, Shrovetide, Easter. For example, pancakes were prepared for Shrovetide and the whole village burned an effigy of winter, rejoicing at the imminent arrival of spring. Hospitality was always one of the main Russian traditions.The guest was met with bread and salt, and then treated to everything that was in the house.
Today we visited we visited different countries of the world and learned a lot about them peoples. We understand that between people different peoples there are great differences in customs, holidays, and Everyday life. But they have a lot in common, because all people live on the same planet and have the same origin. Every people unique and has its own value.
Interactive platform for children 8-12 years old "Games of the peoples of the world"
Description: The interactive site is a journey through 5 countries: Belarus, Germany, the United States of America, Austria, Greece. Children get acquainted with national traditions, cuisine, outdoor games of different countries. Number of participants: 12 people, age of students: 8-12 years.Target: formation of a tolerant attitude among students towards people of other nationalities.
Tasks:
- to acquaint with the culture and national traditions of various countries of the world;
- develop skills of interaction with peers;
- to cultivate a benevolent and sympathetic attitude towards people.
Equipment: a laptop, an image of a flower with petals, a ring, 2 toy cars, a scarf, a ball.
Event progress
Leading: The boys live on different continents and in different countries, but they are united by common interests and a desire to play outdoor games. Today we will join them and play the games of the nations of the world.And a magic flower will help us travel to different countries.
In order for us to be in a particular country, we must say the magic words of the spell:
Fly fly petal
Through the North, through the South,
Come back making a circle
As soon as you touch the ground
Be, in my opinion, led
"Take us to Belarus."
Leading: Guys, here we are in Belarus. Belarusians greet each other with the words: “Good afternoon!”.
Traditions: Belarusians are friendly and good-natured people, they are always glad to see guests. The pride of the country is the preserved folklore - songs, dances, games, fairy tales, legends, riddles, floorboards and sayings of ancestors. The same can be said about folk crafts: pottery, weaving from vines and straw, weaving, embroidery, glass painting and other activities.
A national dish: potato pancakes.
Leading: And now, we will play the national game of the Belarusians "Parstsenak".
Game progress: The players stand in a circle, holding their hands in front of the boat. One leader is chosen. In the hands of the host is a small shiny object (ring). The host goes in a circle and puts a ring in each hand.
Leading:
I'm going eight on a cruise,
I put the mustache parscenachak
Matsney ruchki zatsiskaytse
Look, don't look.
The host imperceptibly puts a ring on one of the children, and then leaves the circle and says: “Pyarstsyonachak, pyarstsyonachak, go out to the ganachak!”. The one who has a ring in his palms runs out, and the children should try to detain him, not to let him out of the circle.
After the words: “Pyarstsyonachak, pyarstsyonachak, go out to the ganachak!” - all players must join hands so as not to release the player with the ring in his hand from the circle.
Leading:
Fly fly petal
Through the North, through the South,
Come back making a circle
As soon as you touch the ground
Be, in my opinion, led (The host tears off the petal from the flower on which the country is written).
"Take us to Germany."
Leading: And now we are in Germany. The greeting of the Germans: "Guten tag!".
Traditions: German first-graders at the end of the summer go with large multi-colored bags, and in the bags there are not flowers for the teacher, but sweets: marmalade, chocolate, dates, dried tangerines, waffles, gingerbread.
National dishes: Bavarian sausages, "Sauerkraut" - stewed sour cabbage.
Leading: The national game of the Germans "Auto racing".
Game progress: The game involves 2 people. You need to take 2 toy cars, two wooden sticks and two long cords.
Toy cars should be tied to cords, which in turn should be tied to sticks.
Wooden sticks should be held in the hands of two children. The essence of the game is to wind the cord around the stick as quickly as possible on command, thus pulling the car towards you.
Leading:
Fly fly petal
Through the North, through the South,
Come back making a circle
As soon as you touch the ground
Be, in my opinion, led (The host tears off the petal from the flower on which the country is written).
"Take us to the United States of America."
Leading: Guys, probably all of you wanted a little smiles. US culture is culture successful people. A smile is just considered in this country a symbol of human well-being. If an American smiles, then everything is “ok” with him. Americans greet guests: "Welcome!".
Traditions: Americans of all ages love to send and receive Valentines. Valentines are a symbol of love. Often, soft toys are applied to valentines, mostly bears, sweets, and jewelry. Children in primary schools make valentines for their classmates and put them in a large decorated box like mailbox. On February 14, the teacher opens the box and distributes valentines. After the students read the received valentines, they all celebrate the holiday together.
American National Dishes: turkey, steak, apple pie, pizza.
Leading: Favorite game of American children "The most attentive".
Game progress: All participants sit in a circle. The host says: "Nose, nose, nose." And he takes his nose with his hand, and at the fourth word "nose" he touches, for example, his ear. Those seated should do everything as the leader says, and not repeat his movements. Whoever makes a mistake is out of the game. The last player, the most attentive, wins.
Leading:
Fly fly petal
Through the North, through the South,
Come back making a circle
As soon as you touch the ground
Be, in my opinion, led (The host tears off the petal from the flower on which the country is written).
"Take us to Austria."
Leading: Guys, we ended up in Austria. The greeting of the Austrians is "Servus".
Traditions: women love to open doors. But in public transport, it is customary to give way only to the elderly and pregnant. Calling by name is used extremely rarely - and only between well-known people. A characteristic feature of local life is a certain distance between people. Even well-known people rarely approach each other at a distance less than an outstretched arm and sit at a table at a fair distance from each other by our standards.
A national dish: Wiener Schnitzel.
Leading: The national game of the Austrians "Find a handkerchief!".
Game progress: Players choose a driver who hides a handkerchief, while the rest close their eyes at this time. The scarf is hidden in a small area, which is marked in advance. Having hidden the handkerchief, the player says: "The handkerchief is resting." Everyone begins to search, the search is directed by the one who hid the handkerchief. If he says “warmth”, the walker knows that he is close to the place where the handkerchief is located, “hot” - in the immediate vicinity of him, “fire” - then you need to take a handkerchief. When the seeker moves away from the place where the handkerchief is hidden, the driver warns him with the words “cool”, “cold”. The one who finds the handkerchief does not talk about it, but quietly sneaks up to the player who is closest to him and hits him with the handkerchief. In the next round, he will hide the scarf.
Leading:
Fly fly petal
Through the North, through the South,
Come back making a circle
As soon as you touch the ground
Be, in my opinion, led (The host tears off the petal from the flower on which the country is written).
"Take us to Greece."
Leading: And the last country we will visit today is Greece. The greeting from the Greeks sounds like "Kalimera".
Traditions: Greeks are open and hospitable people. TO strangers they are friendly, try not to openly show that they do not like something. These people are not very punctual. Adults and children wear a turquoise bead as an amulet, sometimes with an eye painted on it. For the same reason, turquoise beads adorn the necks of horses and donkeys in villages and rear-view mirrors in cars.
National dishes: souvlaki - pieces of kebab meat with potatoes, gyros - slices of fried meat with french fries, feta cheese.
Leading: And now it's time for the game of the Greeks "Ball in the palm of your hand."
Game progress: The participants of the game line up in a line 30-40 cm from each other. Outstretched arms with open palms are held behind the back. One of the players, walking along the line, pretends to want to drop a ball into someone's palm. Players must not look back. Finally, he lowers the ball into his hand, and the player who received it breaks out of the line. Neighbors in the line must grab him before he moves. But at the same time, they do not have the right to leave the line. If they fail to capture him, he may return to his seat and the game continues. If caught, he changes places with the leader, and the game continues.
Leading: Guys, our trip around the countries is coming to an end. Thanks to everyone for their active participation and curiosity in the interactive platform. I hope that the knowledge gained will be useful to you in life!
There are only 252 countries on our planet, some of them are only partially recognized, some belong to the overseas territories of France or Great Britain. No matter how trite it may sound, but each of them has its own characteristics and many curious things that distinguish it from others. We have collected the most interesting facts about different countries of the world that will surprise you.
The country that will disappear first
Given the constantly updated information about global warming, the first country that could disappear from the face of the Earth is the Maldives. There are almost 1200 coral islands here, and the average height above sea level barely exceeds two meters. No, of course, they have a record holder, which is very difficult to call a mountain. This is Villingili Hill. This point boasts a height of 5 meters and 10 centimeters. If suddenly global warming will lead to changes in the ocean, then the Maldives will completely hide the water. According to some scientists, this paradise on the planet is no more than a century old, so not visiting the Maldives is a crime.
The fattest country on earth
Most overweight people live in the Republic of Nauru. 95% of local residents are obese, and some of the most common causes deaths are cardiovascular disease and diabetes. And fast food is to blame for everything: it was with its import that the Nauruans began to “grow in breadth”.
But there are some more interesting facts about this country: it is the smallest independent republic on Earth, the smallest island state, the smallest state outside of Europe, and the only republic in the world that does not have an official capital.
A country where sand is made from oil and coral
Guam is not exactly a country, it is part of the United States and has the status of an unincorporated organized territory without the right to participate in national elections.
There is no sand in the country, or rather, no natural sand. But the locals began to make it from ... oil and corals! During the construction of the road, the country uses a mix of coral earth and black gold. Why would they import sand?
The oldest sovereign state
Egypt is the first country to gain sovereignty. This happened in 3100 BC as a result of the formation of the first dynasty. By the way, the very concept of a sovereign state is many times younger: it was formed around the 19th century.
The country with the most lakes
The real lake district is Canada. More than 60 percent of all lakes of the planet are located on its territory. Moreover, the density of water bodies here is surprising: there are approximately 3,000 lakes on 9 percent of Canada.
A country where you will not meet a neighbor
In Mongolia, the population density is minimal: there are 2 people per 1 square kilometer. This is a real champion in density on the planet. And compare this with one of the most populated areas of Hong Kong - Mong Kok - here there are 340 thousand people per 1 square kilometer.
Country without rivers
IN Saudi Arabia there is not a single river, and fresh water in the country is obtained from underground reservoirs and desalination plants.
The youngest population
The country with the youngest population is Nigeria. Almost half of the people in the state are under the age of 15, which is 49 percent of the total population.
The most multinational state on the planet
In India, according to some scientists, there are more than 2 thousand nationalities. According to the constitution, there are 21 official languages in the country, they are spoken by a large part of the population, and some of them have a simply classical status (for example, Sanskrit). But this is not the main record ... Generally speaking, 447 or more languages are used here, as well as 2,000 dialects.
A country completely covered by the jungle
small state South America Suriname is almost completely covered by the jungle - 91 percent of the territory is covered by forests. The lion's share of the population lives near the capital along the coast, and only 5 percent of the locals (mostly indigenous) live inland.
A country where agriculture is practically not developed
In fact, there are many countries on the planet whose economy does not depend on agriculture at all. But the largest of them is Singapore.
A country where they do not know the official language
In Papua New Guinea, one of the official languages is English. However, only 1 percent of the population speaks it. But in general, the state boasts of linguistic diversity (maybe, though not in the same way as India): the locals speak 820 languages. By the way, there are other official languages here: top-piksin and hiri-motu. Most New Guineans know them.
The largest number of prisoners
The United States has the most people behind bars. The United States is the undisputed leader here: there are 2.2 million prisoners here, which is 25 percent of all prisoners on the planet.
In second place is China (1.6 million), followed by Brazil (659 thousand people) and Russia (623 thousand people).
Helpful Hints
If you are thinking about creating a family, and even more so about having a child, then you already need to think about the future of your child. Today we will talk about in which country the totality of conditions and factors is optimal for raising children, from birth to life at a conscious age.
We will look at 12 countries that are best suited for both your child and your entire family.
To determine which countries are best for raising children, the researchers looked at the following eight characteristics: concern for human rights, family friendliness, income level, gender equality, happiness, security level, well-developed system public education and an advanced healthcare system.
Prosperous countries
1. Finland
Parents will be completely satisfied with the Finnish school system. The country ranked second in terms of the OECD (organization economic cooperation and development) in reading, science and mathematics. Much attention is paid to sports and healthy lifestyle life. By law, every child under the age of seven has the right to upbringing, education, physical and cultural development.
Also, Finland is one of the safest and most favorable countries in terms of ecology, modern technologies, social equality and business. Much attention is paid to the development of healthcare.
Countries of the world for children
2. Sweden
Universitas 21 (a network of research universities that allows its members to share experiences, collaborate across borders and develop global knowledge sharing) ranked the Swedish school system as the second best in the world. According to the STC, this country is in fifth place in terms of living conditions for children.
Education is free from the age of six. Most residents have completed secondary and higher education. A high percentage of people interested in or employed in various sciences. The crime rate is extremely low. Riots and hooliganism are considered rare occurrences.
Sweden is most favorable for personal and cultural development, entrepreneurship, comfortable retirement. The Swedes are very sensitive to the environment. As in almost all European countries, beautiful architecture has been preserved here.
Which countries have the best education
3. Norway
This country is one of not so many, today, regions that are friendly to children, too. Parents will be delighted to know that the kingdom ranks ninth in the OECD's rankings for reading, math and science. This is several positions higher than the USA.
Children also have a legal right to full care in all kindergartens. Higher education here is free. The insurance system is well developed.
Norway is also one of best countries world in terms of quality of life, ecology, safety, entrepreneurship and modern technologies in various fields.
A good education
4. Austria
In this country, correct manners, moral education and good habits are greatly encouraged. Education in Austria highest level. And the most interesting thing is that primary and secondary education is free here, of course. state language. There are several official languages in the country, including Slovenian and Hungarian.
It's no secret that all kinds of art are very developed in Austria. This European country safe and great for business, travel, leisure and retirement. In general, the climate in the country is mild, but strongly dependent on the relief.
Best Higher Education
5. Switzerland
It is believed that this country has one of the best, if not the best education system in the world. And, to everyone's surprise, education in the confederation is one of the most accessible. Switzerland is famous vocational training their teachers and professors.
While two referendums for the abandonment of the regular army ended in a negative result, the Mercer study put Zurich one of the largest cities country, second in the world in terms of security.
In all cities, social relations and cultural education are very developed. Switzerland is also in the top 10 best countries in terms of quality of life, entrepreneurship and leisure. Do not forget, of course, about the delicious cheese and milk chocolate.
The best education in the world
6. Netherlands
If you are a parent who works or studies in the Netherlands, you are entitled to child care allowance for children under 12 years of age. Steering Committee European Union Child Safety has a separate office in that country.
The system works to keep children safe in homes, schools and on the streets. Education in the Netherlands is one of the best in Europe. Diplomas are recognized all over the world. Training on English language is quite normal in this country. Holland is called the gateway to Europe for a reason. Pupils and students of universities constantly attend various cultural events, museums and exhibitions.
This Central European country is favorable for learning in the field of the latest technologies, as well as for business, recreation and cultural development.
The best education
7. Denmark
As Amazon and Facebook become more active on issues such as parental leave, timely pay and compensation, Denmark has come a long way in this regard. There is excellent education at all stages, and schooling is mandatory.
Among higher educational institutions stand apart technical universities. A significant part of the state budget is systematically allocated for the improvement and development of education and health care. Medicine in the kingdom, as in all European countries, is always at the highest level.
Denmark has a special attitude towards development interpersonal relationships, social security, culture and ecology. There are good conditions for entrepreneurship and retirement.
Where is the best education
8. Canada
Canada is highly regarded for its education system, even if there is no ministry as such in this country. The OECD ranks this country third in math, reading and science.
Canadian teenagers are among the most educated in the world. There are a number of safety programs provided by Child Safe Canada. There is excellent medicine and many social programs.
Canada also provides excellent conditions for business and entrepreneurship, the development of modern technologies, travel and recreation for the whole family, comfortable living throughout the country. The climate in different provinces is very different. You will be quite comfortable settling here.
The best education systems
9. Germany
In this country, as in neighboring Austria, public education is free if you study in the state language. Already in kindergarten, children are professionally and responsibly taken care of. Special attention is paid to the study of foreign languages. High culture of art and sports. The system of health care and insurance is developed.
Great in Germany social politics. Good conditions for work, leisure and cultural development. Very convenient geographical location.
So, there are three more countries on our list that you probably did not expect to see in this top. But we invite you to pay attention to them and maybe change your ideas about these benevolent countries, more than suitable for your future or already created family.
The best professional education
10. Czech Republic
Yes, don't be surprised! It is the Czech Republic that is becoming more and more attractive for young and promising families. In this country, discipline and strict control in the field of education will not surprise you.
On the other hand, you may be surprised by the loyalty of the Czechs towards raising children. Parents begin quite early to explain to their children what it means to be an adult and independent life. Much attention is paid to learning languages from the first grade.
