LIFESTYLE : Philippines is the 8th most friendliest country in the world

The HSBC's Expat Explorer Survey made a list of 2011 most friendliest countries in the world and the Philippines landed the 8th in the list.

The survey is based on ability befriend locals, capacity for integrating in the community, learning the local language and ease to fit into the new culture.

Financially, Philippines also increased by 47%. Many Filipinos are now enjoying a much luxurious life and owning properties is one of their main goals.

The Top 10 most friendliest countries in the world are:

1. New Zealand
2 . Australia
3. South Africa
4. Canada
5. United States
6. Turkey
7. United Kingdom
8. Philippines
9. Spain
10.Malaysia

There is now a reason in the Department of Tourism's "It's more fun in the Philippines", it's not only fun here, but you will be in one of the world's most friendliest place.