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   From: abc@a123.ca   
      
   Monday, October 3rd, 2011   
      
   Canada Has Best Reputation In The World: Study   
      
   TORONTO – Canada has the best reputation in the world, says a study   
   measuring public perceptions of 50 countries around the world, released   
   on Tuesday.   
      
   The Reputation Institute study measures the trust, esteem, admiration and   
   good feelings the public holds towards 50 countries, as well as   
   perceptions of peoples’ quality of life, safety and attention to the   
   environment.   
      
   Results from 42,000 respondents worldwide ranked Sweden next, followed by   
   Australia, Switzerland and New Zealand, the reputation management firm   
   said.   
      
   The countries scored high for their steady democracies, high economic   
   output per capita, focus on active lifestyles, well developed political   
   systems and perceived neutrality to international political upheavals.   
   Being perceived as a safe country was the main driver of a country’s   
   reputation.   
      
   Pakistan, Iran and Iraq were ranked lowest in the 50-country study, while   
   the United States and China were ranked in the middle and lower tiers.   
   Violence-stricken Mexico plunged from 24th place in 2009 to 35th place   
   this year. The reputations of Greece, Ireland and Spain also dropped   
   while Germany climbed five spots to number 11.   
      
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