Denmark’s capital and most populous city, Copenhagen combines modern architecture with history, a lively restaurant scene, and rich culture with many museums in the city center. Copenhagen earned an index of 98, with perfect scores in stability, education, and infrastructure.
Tour this cosmopolitan city with museums, exciting nightlife, and a historic Old Town on a boat trip along the Limmat river. Zurich's total index of 96.3 included 100 points for health care and high ratings for culture and infrastructure.
Calgary, Canada
The largest city in the Canadian province of Alberta, Calgary offers a diverse population, rich culture, vibrant nightlife, spectacular scenery, and year-round outdoor activities. Calgary’s index of 96.3 includes perfect scores in health care, education, and infrastructure.
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