Italy ranks 20 out of 125
countries for its contribution to humanity and the planet
according to a new index published Tuesday.
The Good Country Index ranks countries on the basis of data
from the United Nations, World Bank and other international
organisations.
Ireland came in first place followed by Finland,
Switzerland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Britain, Norway,
Denmark and Belgium.
Italy came ahead of the United States in 21st place.
War-torn Iraq, Libya and Vietnam came bottom of the index.
Italy came 19th on the list under the specific health and
wellbeing ranking, but dropped to 22nd for culture, to 38th for
science and technology and to 102nd for its contribution to
peace and international security.
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