Why? Why not? If not...then which country, if any, is the greatest country on Earth?
2006-12-03 15:55:17 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Sweden, for its sustained political neutrality.
Italy, for its rich aesthetic history.
Papua New Guinea, for its numerous and unique languages.
China, for its impressive economic development.
Greece, for its ancient, rich cultural heritage.
Iraq, for being the start of civilization.
Japan, for its low crime rate and excellent educational system.
Norway, for its stunning fjords.
America, for its, um... its massive supply of weapons, I suppose.
2006-12-03 16:15:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Obviously US is not the greatest country to live lol... especially they are in war right now. There is no such country that is the kingdom of heaven here on earth and don't forget equality of opportunity will have inequality of condition. I think a great country is really difficult to define, it is really depending on who you ask, seriously. Example, some people don't like advance industrial country, and some people like to live with nature, and some people like to live away from the pollution, data signal etc... Some country is not rich (eg. Tibet) but people having a really peaceful and happy life there.
2006-12-03 23:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by Hermes 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends in what sense. This could very well be an opinion question.
US does have the strongest currency, but that doesn't necesseraly make people happy. Marketing and business wise, it's a great place because Americans are huge consumers and like to spend a lot of money.
And i also get tired of people still bragging about freedom and they make it sound like it's the only place on earth with this kind of freedom. Well, today, most countries have this kind of freedom. It's great, but no need to brag. You are not alone.
Do you want more freedom status? Let gay people get married.
2006-12-04 00:14:34 · answer #3 · answered by argentina1989 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. I don't think there is any place that is the greatest country. All countries have upsides and downsides. Some more up then down and vise versa. Also I've never experinced life in any other country so for me to state that America is better is a bit arrogent.
2006-12-03 23:59:12 · answer #4 · answered by Gypsy Cat 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
define what the greatest country should have. should the greatest country be free of political corrution, have affordable health care for the masses, good education, a democratic system whereas the people get to decide exactly how the government runs, to have the country be free of a motive of a combining of politics and religion, complete seperation of church and state, the list goes on............so define what great is and then and only then will I have an answer for you.
2006-12-04 00:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by bigbruth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think a place like the Bahamas or Bermuda would be the greatest country on earth. It's where I'd love to live. I'll take sipping margaritas on a tropical beach any day
2006-12-03 23:58:21 · answer #6 · answered by Do You See What Happens Larry? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Need definition or in which category to put USA in.
Each country has pluses and minuses.
I think USA is very special, and also difficult place to live in.
I can't force anyone to think USA is greatest in all categories, but possibly 5 or 6.
2006-12-04 00:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by greatest? We are the richest (per person), fatest, and most hated by country, but we arent the biggest, (land area) biggest (population), most friendly, smartest, biggest coast line, or other things. WHAT DOES "GREATEST COUNTRY" MEAN???
2006-12-03 23:59:44 · answer #8 · answered by inkyblack11 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are GREAT PEOPLE in the USA; there are great people everywhere.
What makes a country "great" is that there is sufficient options to "better" oneself & to live in common with each other.
Good question...............
Merry Christmas!
:-)
2006-12-03 23:59:37 · answer #9 · answered by ThomasR 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
U.S. has about 5% of the world population, and 25% of the the world's people behind bars.
What's so great about that?
2006-12-04 00:01:30 · answer #10 · answered by fresch2 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋