Saudi Arabia

Americans view Canada, Great Britain, France and Japan the best of 19 countries asked about -- and North Korea, Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Iraq the worst.

Gallup's snapshot of how satisfied people in 145 countries and areas were in 2019 with efforts to preserve the environment and with air and water.

Only 17% of unemployed Saudis would opt for private-sector employment, compared with 81% who prefer government jobs.

Between potentially earning better pay in the private sector and job security in the government sector, Saudis choose the latter.