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UN Identifies LATAM and Caribbean Countries for Quality of Life

Kirk Laughlin
October 5, 2009
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The United Nations today released the latest Human Development Index (HDI) which ranks nearly 200 nations around the world on quality of life issues. A total of 13 major LATAM nations were ranked in the top 100. They include:
Barbados: 30
Chile: 44
Antigua and Bermuda: 47
Argentina: 49
Uruguay: 50
Cuba: 51
Mexico: 53
Costa Rica: 54
Chile: 58
Panama: 60
Brazil: 75
Dominican Republic: 90
Jamaica: 100
To go deeper into the research, we recommend using this useful geographic tool: Interactive Map
Finally, for the brave-hearted who have a lot of time on their hands, the full report is here.

Kirk Laughlin

Kirk Laughlin is an award-winning editor and subject expert in information technology and offshore BPO/ contact center strategies.

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