Nordic nations, North Americans and Antipodeans rank top in navigation skills
The researchers also speculate about more specific factors. Top performing countries including Finland, Denmark, and Norway all share a national interest in orienteering, a sport relying on navigation, while the other top performing countries - New Zealand, Canada, the United States, and Australia - all have high rates of driving, which may also boost navigation ability.
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