Costa Rica
The only Central American country on this list may not be the wealthiest, but the people are generally happy. They rely mainly on tourism and environment to sustain their economy. This is the reason why people are really cautious when it comes to their carbon footprint. They also have a high life expectancy which is at 78.5 years on average. They have no army. They spend their money instead on education and health care. The country is a home to several endangered species and they make sure their conservation efforts succeed.