A recent study by the University of Leicester found Denmark to be the happiest country in the world and Burundi, the least happy.
Asia brings up the rear with China ranked 82nd, Japan 90th in a list of 178.
India featured at 125.
Are we really so unhappy in India?
What do YOU think makes for lasting happiness? Money, respect, food or love? Tell us
More greenery, better politicians, cleaner roads or more holidays? Or, is happiness just a state of mind?
Give us YOUR take on happiness.
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