Svalbard and Jan Mayen voted Best Country in the World
- By Connie Higgins
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The people of Svalbard and Jan Mayen can be proud of their country as it has been voted Best Country in the World last night (Saturday December, 21) during the annual WCA ceremony. Their people were also voted Nicest people on the planet.
More than a hundred prizes have been awarded during the 2024 World Countries Awards, the most prestigious international award ceremony in the world. A night to remember for the people of Svalbard and Jan Mayen as they swept nearly all the awards available.
Historic Win For Svalbard and Jan Mayen
The Svalbard and Jan Mayen team could hardly hide its excitement as the celebrations went on. “Are we surprised? Not really”, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Team leader told the journalist, speaking just after receiving the award for Most Humble People In The World.
It turns out that due to a tiny logistical concern, only votes from the Svalbard and Jan Mayen judges has been counted. However, organizers emphasized that the issue could not have had any impact on the final outcome.
WCA 2024 Winners List:
- Best Country in the World: Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Best Food in the World: food from Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Nicest People on Earth: The people of Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Smartest people on the Planet: The people of Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Most Handsome Men in the World: Men from Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Most Beautiful Women In The World: Women from Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Most Humble Human Being on the Planet: The people of Svalbard and Jan Mayen
More: World Countries Awards 2024 full winners list
Once again this year, the WCA ceremony was a great success, except for a minor incident when a massive fight broke out between Svalbard and Jan Mayen teammates as they could not agree on who was to pick up the award for Friendliest, Kindest and Most Civilised people on Earth.