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They say money can't buy happiness. Is that true? A good place to find out is the World Happiness Index, which is calculated by the United Nations based on various criteria.

Which Latin American country ranked first in the 2021 index?

ANSWER

Costa Rica. The Central American country ranked highest in the region, coming in 16th on the list, which includes 147 countries worldwide.

Behind Costa Rica are Uruguay (31), Brazil (35), and Mexico (36). Chile ranks 43rd. Globally, Finland ranks first and Afghanistan last.