According to a United Nations agency report, Norway is the happiest place on earth. It has toppled neighbour Denmark from the number one position. <br/><br/>Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland and and Finland round out the top five, while the Central African Republic came last. Western Europe and North America dominated the top of table, with the US and UK at 14th and 19th. <br/><br/>Countries in sub-Saharan Africa and those hit by conflict have predictably low scores. The World Happiness Report was released to coincide with the United Nation's International Day of Happiness today. <br/>''<br/>

According to a United Nations agency report, Norway is the happiest place on earth. It has toppled neighbour Denmark from the number one position. <br/><br/>Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland and and Finland round out the top five, while the Central African Republic came last. Western Europe and North America dominated the top of table, with the US and UK at 14th and 19th. <br/><br/>Countries in sub-Saharan Africa and those hit by conflict have predictably low scores. The World Happiness Report was released to coincide with the United Nation's International Day of Happiness today. <br/>''<br/>