Australia's breathtaking wild landscapes are world-famous, but its cities are equally admired. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a respected British analysis firm, has ranked Melbourne as the world's most livable city for the seventh consecutive year in its annual Global Liveability Index, earning a stellar score of 97.5 out of 100 on the 'good life' scale.
It's no wonder, considering Melbourne's dynamic culture, home to innovative spots like a feminist bar with a 'male tax' to address wage gaps, the colorful Hidden Rainbow Roots trend, and inventive creations like the avolatte. Fellow Australian cities Adelaide (6th) and Perth (7th) also excelled.
The podium is completed by Vienna, Austria (2nd), and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (3rd). Canada shines further with Toronto (4th) and Calgary (5th). Rounding out the top 10 are Auckland, New Zealand; Helsinki, Finland; and Hamburg, Germany. No French cities made the cut this year.
Conversely, the least livable cities face severe challenges from political instability, social unrest, and economic fragility, led by Damascus, Syria, followed by cities in Nigeria, Libya, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Discover stunning shots of the winner, Melbourne...
