Iran is the oldest country with an established government around 3200 BCE. Ancient civilizations of Egypt and China are among the world's oldest. San Marino is the world's oldest continuous republic, ...

In today’s digital and advanced era, many factors contribute to the concept of a “best country”. Factors such as high living standards, economic prosperity, effective governance, social progress, ...

The 2026 list reflects how global travel is evolving--where cultural richness, accessibility, infrastructure readiness, and traveler confidence intersect. From established tourism powerhouses to ...

A new poll from YouGov asked respondents from a group of 19 countries across the world whether they believe they live "in the best country in the world" as part of the polling company's international ...

Searching for the safest countries and the safest cities to visit? An annual report ranks the safest places in the world—with Iceland coming out on top. ByLaura Begley Bloom, Senior Contributor.

There’s no denying that Finland is a happy place. For the sixth year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world in the annual World Happiness Report, which ranks global ...

Oil is a natural resource formed by the decay of organic matter over millions of years. And like many other natural resources, oil cannot be produced, only extracted where it already exists. Unlike ...

You may be hearing the phrase “loss and damage” in the coming weeks as government leaders meet in Egypt for the 2022 U.N. Climate Change Conference. It refers to the costs, both economic and physical, ...

The term 'First World' now refers to nations with advanced economies and high living standards. This list ranks countries based on UN Human Development and Quality of Life indices. The top nations for ...