Tall people always respect and attract the views of others. Girls always dream of tall men next to them, because they are associated with defenders, behind whose broad shoulders you can not be afraid of anything. Men, in turn, always turn around on long-legged women.
Scientists have long paid attention to how the environment affects human growth. All factors have long been studied. Over the past hundred years, the world's population has added ten centimeters in growth, and this is taking into account Asian countries, where few can boast above average growth.
Now the average growth of the inhabitants of planet Earth is 167 centimeters. This indicator also varies depending on the country. Also affect not only genes, but also proper nutrition, exercise.
We bring to your attention a list of the 10 highest nations in the world: ranking of peoples of different countries in height for 2019.
List
- 10. French, 175 cm
- 9. Russian, 176 cm
- 8. Serbs, 178 cm
- 7. Australians, 179 cm
- 6. Americans, 179 cm
- 5. Danes, 181 cm
- 4. Latvians, 181.5 cm
- 3. Estonians, 182 cm
- 2. Belgians, 182 cm
- 1. The Dutch, 185 cm
10. French, 175 cm
France is considered the most romantic country in the world, the inhabitants of which are not used to hiding their feelings, are distinguished by their passionate character, frivolity and love for the beautiful - beautiful views, good wine and wonderful, tasty food, which can be considered a real work of art.
But did you know that French people, in addition to all ranks, are among the ten highest nations in the world? Whether this is due to food, climate, or the desire to reach the Eiffel Tower is unknown, but it is known for sure that the average growth of a resident is 175 centimeters.
9. Russian, 176 cm
Russia is a country with a cold climate, harsh character and poor roads. Everyone knows this, but not everyone knows that in addition to many nominations from the category of “most-most” Russians They also have the title of one of the tallest people in the world, because the average height of a Russian is approximately one hundred seventy-six centimeters.
Perhaps such figures are connected with the desire to reach the sun, which most of the time only shines, but does not warm up the territory of our homeland. Over the past decades, a great leap has taken place in the growth indicators of our people, but this indicator has grown not only in our country, but also in 186 other countries.
8. Serbs, 178 cm
Serbia - The country of southeastern Europe, located on the Balkan Peninsula. A country of lovers of coffee, sports, especially football, a land of raspberries and forests, love of Russians and all Russian.
A lot of our peoples are connected, starting from history, words and interests, ending with almost the same, high average growth of 178 centimeters. This small gap of only two centimeters still allowed them to get ahead of us and take eighth place in the top 10 of the highest nations in the world.
7. Australians, 179 cm
The mainland country is washed by two oceans - the Indian and the Pacific. Remember what comes to mind when you mention Australia Kangaroos, dangerous creeping creatures and surfing. Yes, perhaps, but in this country there are many more interesting things. Landscapes alone are worth something.
Despite the fact that the average population growth is 179 centimeters and they are not far behind the Americans, the tallest people on the planet live here.
6. Americans, 179 cm
For centuries it is the Americans occupied a leading position in the list of the tallest nations in the world. But over the past decades, they have strongly lost their positions and now, we can say that their growth has not stopped, but they are growing more in breadth than up.
Of course, this country is divided into many ethnic groups, and if some can be very high, then others, on average, are very low. Loss of growth is associated with “leaning” on junk food. Their food is plentiful, but not at all balanced. Obesity, especially childhood, is gaining momentum in the country.
Today, the average growth of Americans is 179 centimeters, but it is worth noting that things are even worse in Russia.
5. Danes, 181 cm
Favorable weather and good habits that have formed in Denmark for many, many years have led to the fact that average growth Danes is 181 centimeter. This is also explained by the Scandinavian genes.
Fifth place the inhabitants of Denmark in the list of the highest received thanks to the male half of the population. For women, the average height is only 167 centimeters and they occupy the seventh place among the fair sex.
4. Latvians, 181.5 cm
The tallest women in the world live in Latvia, with a height of 170 centimeters, and together with men their average height is 181.5 centimeters, which puts them on the 4th line in the list. As well as in more than 180 countries, starting from the beginning of the 20th century, the Latvians experienced a jump in growth.
Such growth depends not only on genetics, proper nutrition and exercise also affects, therefore it is obvious that Latvian women have begun to better monitor their body over the past hundred years.
3. Estonians, 182 cm
If we consider the average height of only men, then they would take second place in the world, but the average growth of the whole nation Of Estonia deservedly occupies the third line. It is 182 centimeters.
Over the past hundred years, they have significantly added this figure, because the growth of “great-grandfathers” and “great-grandmothers” was a little more than 160 centimeters. They were able to move from fourth to third in just a few decades.
2. Belgians, 182 cm
Belgians Is a very athletic nation. Running, cycling and hockey are popular here. But hockey is played here on the grass, and not as they are used to in our country - on ice.
Over the past century, this nation has managed to increase its average growth by 15 centimeters and now it is 182 centimeters, which makes Belgians the second tallest after the Dutch. Belgian women have added a bit less growth than men in recent decades - 10 centimeters.
1. The Dutch, 185 cm
The Netherlands is a country of tulips, free morals and freedom in all its manifestations. A kingdom with a strong character and a beautiful soul will not leave anyone indifferent who dares to visit him. So, the highest nation in our hit parade of “giants” became Dutch, they greatly overtook their past rivals - the Americans. If the previous leaders began to grow more in the horizontal direction, then in the Netherlands people began to actively engage in their health and added a couple of tens of centimeters to their already not quite small growth.
Dairy cuisine and a healthy diet prevail in this country, which, of course, played an important role, plus active sports and, of course, genetics. The average height of men is 185 centimeters.
Biologists from all over the world are trying to understand why Dutch men are the highest on our planet and there is no definite answer yet, but there are many assumptions. Over the past twenty years, they have managed to increase average growth by 20 centimeters.
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Someone above, someone below, this is absolutely normal, it makes us different, makes us special, but does not make us alien to each other. Tall people have low vices, and people of small stature have high feelings, outbursts of soul and desire.