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These Are The World’s Most Liveable Cities (Global Liveability Index 2022)

The world’s 9 most liveable cities are all in Western Europe or Canada, according to the Global Liveability Index 2022. Austria’s capital got top marks in several categories. It has a world-famous cultural scene, excellent infrastructure, high-quality healthcare, and education, and is very stable overall. While livability has improved around the world over the past year, check out which cities made it to the list of the most liveable cities this year.

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