有趣的全球最佳主题国家
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Picking the World's Best Places for particular pleasures
The best country in the world for pregnant women is France and Brazil is good for those looking to get plastic surgery, as part of its "World's Best Countries" study, Newsweek magazine featured a list of "The World's Real Winners" on August 16.
India was named best place to fly a kite as the pastime is a daily activity for many Indians. "Makar Sankranti, an annual international kite festival, draws more than 1 million enthusiasts from 36 countries every year," the magazine said.
The best place to be old is Japan, where senior citizens make up 20 percent of the population. The country also boasts the longest life expectancy in the world, a generous pension scheme, and social respect for the elderly.
Brazil is the place to go to be surgically enhanced. No other country has so many plastic surgeons per capita,the US$15 billion industry draws almost as many tourists as the beaches.
Belgium is the top spot for dogs as they are treated as well as humans and considered family members. Dogs are allowed on trains and in shops and restaurants.
The Netherlands was named the most gay-friendly country. Same-sex couples there were granted the same rights as heterosexual couples in 2001, and Amsterdam's annual gay-pride festival is still considered the hottest party on the planet.