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best large country

What's the best big country?

  • China

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • India

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • USA

    Votes: 22 66.7%

  • Brazil

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Russia

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Japan

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Germany

    Votes: 1 3.0%

  • France

    Votes: 1 3.0%

  • UK

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • other (please specify)

    Votes: 9 27.3%
  • Total voters
    33
digsbe said:
Each one has it's pro's and cons. I'm assuming "big" is based on population and not land mass. Given other high population countries like China, Indonesia, India, Japan, etc I would still prefer to live in America. It's far far more affordable that other western nations and is very diverse. There are beaches, mountains, canyons, plains, even tundra if you like that (with Alaska). There are many unique and distinct cities and centers of culture like NYC, LA, Chicago, San Francisco, DC, Dallas, etc. The diversity can sometimes be a problem because I feel that each region has it's own spats and prejudices against the others, but overall I think it's a good thing and provides for numerous opportunities. With higher wages, lower cost of living, typically much more affordable housing and diverse regions I'd say America is the "best" large country, and not just because this is where I live.

As far as "best" in best at all things, no country has claim to that.

Canada may be much smaller by population, but overall I believe they have a better culture. If I didn't have to take a cut in wages I would strongly consider immigrating there as I do like the country and I'd still be close to home near my family.
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I think there is a lot to love about the US, but a few differences made me vote for Germany. I think they have better government, for one. I also think their people are generally happier because they lead a less stressful life. They are heavily taxed but the benefits far outweigh the lighter wallets.
 
Middleground said:
I think he means 'in the poll,' not as in 'where it's physically resides on a map.' ;)
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Don't be so sure - many Americans don't even know Canada exists, let alone where it is on a map - but then, DP members are generally a more knowledgeable group, so you're likely correct.
 
CanadaJohn said:
Don't be so sure - many Americans don't even know Canada exists, let alone where it is on a map - but then, DP members are generally a more knowledgeable group, so you're likely correct.
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I know, but Phys251 strikes me as a pretty sharp guy.
 
Quag said:
Australia cant be the best everything is trying to kill you there, getting killed is generally not considered a good thing
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It is the best at having things that could kill you
 
Middleground said:
I think there is a lot to love about the US, but a few differences made me vote for Germany. I think they have better government, for one. I also think their people are generally happier because they lead a less stressful life. They are heavily taxed but the benefits far outweigh the lighter wallets.
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I should visit Europe and Germany. As a second I'd probably pick Japan because I like the technology and food, but Germany would be a close one. I think if I had to live in Europe I'd likely go to Germany. Although when I'm in Canada I may scope out the pharmacy job market haha.
 
I think Sweden.
 
digsbe said:
I should visit Europe and Germany. As a second I'd probably pick Japan because I like the technology and food, but Germany would be a close one. I think if I had to live in Europe I'd likely go to Germany. Although when I'm in Canada I may scope out the pharmacy job market haha.
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I gave Japan a second look, but there are some social issues that made me hesitate. For one, the gender gap is insanely huge.

PS. I would love to have you here in Canada! :kissy:
 
Middleground said:
I gave Japan a second look, but there are some social issues that made me hesitate. For one, the gender gap is insanely huge.

PS. I would love to have you here in Canada! :kissy:
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That is true, and then again German food is delicious as well.

And I'll be in Toronto next week! I'm excited :2razz:
 
I have only lived in 3 of the "large" countries listed. I would have to say that Japan was my favorite. I really enjoyed the cleanliness, the high standards even fast food workers were held to in order to keep their jobs. The people are, in general, very polite and welcoming. They certainly know how to have a good time after working hard all day. This is clear by all the lights and high tech gadgetry they have integrated into their cities. They also love karaoke, and have bars completely dedicated to it. The only place I have had more fun singing Kareoke was when I went to the Philippines to visit my wifes family. Which makes sense because Kareoke is almost a national sport in the Philippines. After living in Japan, S.Korea and several other Asian countries, it made me feel sorry for the US. We are stoic and boring individuals in comparison.
 
From your list.....USA, France, Brazil, UK, Germany, Japan, China, India, Russia. In that order.
 
I think I would have to go with Canada. Basically its like America with a tenth of the population density, even more wilderness, and a fraction of the crime rate. I am a very outdoorsy person though, so those are the things I care about most.
 
JANFU said:
We have and it is Canada.
Odd how it did not make the listing?

Japan is 61st by size
Germany 62nd.
UK 79th
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I love Canada and have spent many a summers up on the coast of BC and have traveled most of Canada to PEI, but all of Canada has less of a population than California. I guess that is what I like about it. A huge country with a small population compared to it's size. I agree it should have been put on the list.
 
Born Free said:
You left out Italy, I love Italy, if nothing else for it's food.
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I agree, but Italy isn't long the OP's list.

If it's a free for all, I'm gonna add Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Argentina, to the list as well
 
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