World's happiest countries
POSTED: 12:18 PM PDT Oct 20, 2011
UPDATED: 11:00 PM PDT Oct 07, 2012
The 2012 World Happiness Report was released recently. Find out which countries are the happiest places in the world.
5. El Salvador. El Salvador balances well-being, life expectancy, and environmental impact to score a spot on the Happiness Planet Index's top five. Decades removed from civil war, the country still isn't on the beaten path for most travelers. But it should be: Visitors will find friendly hosts, beautiful natural offerings, and vibrant city life.
