Sweden is a highly developed country located in Northern Europe. According to the BestPlaces rankings, Sweden ranks highly in many categories such as its Overall Ranking (33rd), Safety (3rd) and Cost of Living (58th). It also has high scores for Education (29th), Health Care (15th) and Recreation & Leisure (44th). Similarly, Maine is a U.S. state located on the east coast with a population of nearly 1.3 million people. According to the BestPlaces rankings, it has high scores for Safety (4th), Education (14th) and Healthcare (9th). Additionally, its Overall Ranking is 35th and it is ranked 59th for Cost of Living. Both countries have been ranked highly in many key areas which make them desirable places to live and visit.
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