Which city is the best to live in during the pandemic?

In its July and August special issue, the British magazine Monocle published a list of the world's most livable cities, with Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, taking the top spot.

The top 10 list also includes Zurich (Switzerland), Helsinki (Finland), Stockholm (Sweden), Tokyo (Japan), Vienna (Austria), Lisbon (Portugal), Auckland (New Zealand), Taipei (Taiwan, China), and Sydney (Australia).

Monocle's evaluation criteria this year are to select cities that ensure a high quality of life even during the Covid-19 pandemic, are well-prepared for recovery, and exclude factors that are incompatible with the Covid-19 situation.

Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, and the second largest city in the Nordic region (after Stockholm, the capital of Sweden).

For many years in a row, the city has been voted one of the most livable cities in the world.

The first reason is the clean air. This is thanks to the presence of bicycles throughout the Danish capital. Cycling has become a familiar activity for Copenhagen residents; in fact, there are more bicycles than people in the city. From the footrests at every traffic light to the trash cans on the streets, everything is designed to be suitable for cyclists.

Copenhagen has a population of over half a million, so life here isn't too hectic and retains a lot of peacefulness.

Furthermore, thanks to the law-abiding spirit of its citizens, the crime rate is extremely low. Because there isn't a need to invest heavily in security, authorities can focus on building social welfare for the people. Copenhagen also boasts a modern education system with high-quality training, yet tuition fees are affordable for the majority of the population.

From a tourism perspective, visitors can admire 18th-century architectural styles alongside modern structures. The street atmosphere is also an experience not to be missed.

Furthermore, it would be remiss not to mention traditional Danish bread. With butter, caviar, smoked herring, sliced ​​cheese, and many other ingredients, this bread is a specialty of Danish cuisine.

Bo Di