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This list is compiled from the 2016 Global Civic Engagement Report written from the survey. 1. Burma A majority of residents in Burma, a southeast Asian country answered “yes” to each of the questions about giving, resulting in by far the highest country score in the survey. 2. The United States Compared to Burma, Hninzi Thet, who now lives in Baltimore, has noticed there’s less of a religious basis to giving in the US, ranked second on the Gallup list. 3. Australia Making sure everyone has an equal chance to succeed – what locals call giving everyone “a fair go” – is a core part of Australian culture. 4. New Zealand As residents of a small island nation and one that has historically been mostly rural, Kiwis have a long tradition of taking care of their neighbours. 5. Sri Lanka Similar to Burma, giving in Sri Lanka is strongly informed by religion. “Most Sri Lankans are Buddhist and Hindus, and both religions endorse charity and sharing,” said Mahinthan So, who lives in ...