Germany Is The "best country in the world", India Is Ranked 22nd

Germany: ranks first in the inaugural list of the world’s best country in the world, according to the inaugural "Best Countries" ranking from U.S. News & World Report, the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and global brand consultants BAV Consulting. The ranking was officially unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday.

Germany topped the list by number of reasons like, economy, low unemployment, popularity around the world, high-quality brands and adept at using soft power abroad.

Canada, UK, US and Sweden makes the top-five counties list. India is ranked 22nd, while China is on the 17th position in the list, which ranked 60 countries on the basis of sustainability, adventure, cultural influence, entrepreneurship and economic influence.

About India, the report said the country faces its fair share of international and domestic challenges.