The Nordic countries are widely recognized as the happiest countries. I don't know the mechanism that decides that; it's probably taken from the degree of happiness of those who live there by what those people say.
Polls have probably been taken... and I guess they didn't ask you.
I live in Romania, and we are 35th in happiness! Nobody asked me, but I would have said I was happy if they had asked me. A happiness made of enough little bits of happiness, or joy that it's not as bad as it could be...
I'm jealous of Finland for being the happiest, but I don't think it will last much longer.
I think all the unhappy people will go to Finland; thus, your country will become... unhappy.
Interesting topic for reflection and discussion. Thank you!
I have a a couple Romanian friends, and one just moved back from the UK to Romania with his girlfriend, because he was tired of all the random violence going on there. I think he is looking to start a family - and thinks Romania is better.
I like how you started your answer. I'm glad you have Romanian friends because friends can help you better understand another country. Romania is a country of contrasts; I don't like many things, but there are also many things I like. Millions have gone west to work, and many are coming back now. I'm glad about your friend's decision; I think he's making a good choice, although...
I'm beginning to like what I see on the street less and less. People are less educated and lack empathy for others. I'm old, from another generation, and maybe it's the same everywhere in the world. Older generations don't understand the new generations. The fact is that I would hate to live in a future that I don't get to see anymore. I hope our children, especially our grandchildren, will adapt to the new times.