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08/01/2013
Ireland Comes 12th Out Of 80 Best Countries To Be Born In 2013
Ireland ranked 12th in a list of 80 best countries to be born this year.
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has attempted to measure which country will provide the best opportunities for a healthy, safe and prosperous life in the years ahead.
Switzerland topped the poll, Australia came second and Norway third.
Even though Ireland did not appear in the top ten, it was well ahead of the United States, Germany and Belgium.
(CD/GK)
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has attempted to measure which country will provide the best opportunities for a healthy, safe and prosperous life in the years ahead.
Switzerland topped the poll, Australia came second and Norway third.
Even though Ireland did not appear in the top ten, it was well ahead of the United States, Germany and Belgium.
(CD/GK)
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