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The 20 most "quiet" cities in the world! Each has his or her own poetry

This selection takes into account a variety of factors. Bergen, Norway, ranked first with low traffic congestion levels of 13, low levels of light and noise pollution, and a life expectancy of 83 years.

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Bergen can be said to be a frequent visitor on various lists. In 2020, the authoritative travel magazine "Monocle" selected it as the best small city in the world. The climate here is warm and humid, and the seven mountains surrounding it block the cold winds from the northeast. Due to the influence of the Mexican Gulf Stream, Bergen is also known for its rainy weather, and is also known as the "Rain City" or "Seattle of Europe". But apart from its natural conditions, Bergen’s other characteristics seem to be incompatible with being a paradise in the traditional sense.

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Bergen is the second largest city in Norway and the country’s higher education, tourism and financial center. It has convenient transportation: Bergen Airport has direct flights to many major European cities; Bergen Port, based on its superior fjord terrain, has also become one of the busiest cargo and passenger ports in Norway. More than 300 cruise ships call here every year, bringing nearly 500,000 visitors to Bergen.

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Because of this, the city’s low levels of congestion and pollution are even more rare. The undisturbed pace of life of the locals allows Bergen to maintain a sense of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of modern society. Whether you are traveling here or moving to Bergen entirely, people can find spiritual solace in this city.

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Similar to Bergen, Perth, which ranks second, is not remote. It is the capital of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth largest city in the country. Perth can be included in this list, and Kings Park is indispensable. As the largest urban park in the southern hemisphere, it covers an area of ??4.06 square kilometers. Climbing up the hills in the park, visitors can overlook the meandering Swan River. In the 170,000-square-meter botanical garden, more than 80 species of birds and more than 6,000 species of flowers and plants are available for viewing. Every September, Kings Park also hosts Australia's largest wild flower display. People can easily experience this kind of wild fun without leaving the city. The tranquility given by nature is integrated into people's body and mind during breathing.

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According to analysis by Travel and Leisure, the reason why Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, ranks third is mainly due to the natural beauty around the city. . But the city's low pollution levels should also be a plus. Due to the rich geothermal energy and numerous hot springs, Reykjavik rarely uses oil, coal and other resources, so the city is also known as the "smoke-free city".

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Looking at the entire list, we can see that tranquility does not mean deserted. As long as it is properly constructed, even a prosperous city can become a paradise for people to enjoy their lives.

Top 20 most peaceful cities in the world:

Bergen, Norway

Perth, Australia

Iceland, Lei Kjavik

Helsinki, Finland

Wellington, New Zealand

Zurich, Switzerland

Brisbane, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Stockholm, Sweden

Auckland, New Zealand

Oslo, Norway

Sydney, Australia

Copenhagen, Denmark

Tel Aviv, Israel

Christchurch, New Zealand

Toronto, Canada

Costa Rica, San Jose

Dallas, United States

Houston, United States

Washington, DC, United States