What do Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Sweden have in common?

Well, there are many answers to that. First, they rank from first to fourth in the annual UN-Backed World Happiness Report.

Of course, they all get very cold but seem to get joy from winter activities. Second, they have very enlightened policies on Indigenous people and Sami and other groups wander across borders. The education systems are robust and Finland has probably the best musical education for children in the world.

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