Holland third on developed countries list
The Netherlands is third on the latest Human Development Index published by the United Nations. Last year it came seventh out of the 187 countries on the list.
The UN has been publishing the index since 1990 using criteria such as poverty, education and life expectancy.
Norway topped the list, with Australia in second place and the US fourth.
Bottom of the list this year are Burundi, Niger and Congo.
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