The happiest (and unhappiest) countries in the world

Finland tops the list for the second year in a row, with South Sudan coming last in UN rankings

Finnish flag, Finland
Finland topped the list for the second consecutive year
(Image credit: Getty Images)

South Sudan has been officially ranked as the unhappiest place in the world by the United Nations.

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