Incredible aerial shots of the 10 most livable cities in the world

Australia and Canada dominate The Economist’s most livable cities in the world rankings. Start our countdown to the most liveable city, with Hamburg, Germany, which is placed at number 10. (Pinterest)

Updated on: Aug 19, 2016 5:17 PM IST

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Australia and Canada dominate The Economist’s most livable cities in the world rankings. Start our countdown to the most liveable city, with Hamburg, Germany, which is placed at number 10. (Pinterest)

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At the ninth spot is Helsinki, the capital of Finland. It is a vibrant seaside city of beautiful islands and great green parks. The survey assesses cities based on five broad categories: stability, healthcare, culture, environment and infrastructure. (Pinterest)

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Overview of the skyline of the Central Business District (downtown) in Auckland, New Zealand, placed eighth on the list. AFP reports that according to analysts, the top-ranked cities share a few common denominators. They tend to be mid-sized cities in wealthier countries, with relatively low population density. They offer a range of recreational activities, low crime levels and smart, stable infrastructure. (Pinterest)

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7. Perth, Australia: The capital of Western Australia sits where the Swan River meets the southwest coast. Its suburbs lie along sandy beaches, and the huge, riverside Kings Park and Botanic Garden on Mt. Eliza offer sweeping views of the city (Pinterest)

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6. Adelaide, Australia: It is South Australia’s cosmopolitan coastal capital. (Pinterest)

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5. Calgary, Canada: A cosmopolitan city with numerous skyscrapers, it owes its rapid growth to its status as the centre of Canada’s oil industry. (Pinterest)

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4. Toronto, Canada: The provincial capital of Ontario, Canada, is a large, ethnically diverse city sprawling along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore. A dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic CN Tower, it also features abundant green spaces. (Pinterest)

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3. Vancouver, Canada: A bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, it is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains and invites outdoor pursuits of all kinds, but also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes (Pinterest)

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2. Vienna, Austria: The capital of Austria, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. (Pinterest)

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Now make some noise for Melbourne, Australia. The second most populous city in Australia maintained a leading edge over the 140 cities surveyed for the report, followed by Vienna, Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary to be named as the world’s most livable city in 2016. Overall, the results of the study suggest that Canada and Australia are the best countries for quality of life, as both countries scored three spots each in the top 10 list. (Pinterest)