48. Sri Lanka
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- Adventure #43
- Citizenship #67
- Cultural Influence #51
- Entrepreneurship #61
- Heritage #47
- Movers #18
- Open for Business #20
- Power #53
- Quality of Life #55
How It Ranks
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Sri Lanka is often nicknamed the “teardrop of India” or “the pearl of the Indian Ocean.” But no matter what it’s called, it’s a small island located on the southeast coast of the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka is a relatively young nation that claimed independence in 1948. Now, it’s a hub for tourism drawn by ancient Buddhist temples, beautiful beaches, traditional (spicy) food and lush jungles.
FYI: Sri Lanka is the leading tea producer in the world! Tea enthusiasts can learn all about the country’s history with tea at the Ceylon Tea Museum. While the country’s economy is certainly on the up-and-up, the main factor keeping Sri Lanka on the lower end of this list is the way it treats its citizens, scoring poorly in gender equality, caring about human rights and trustworthiness.
