Hawaii ranks number one for happiest states, Maryland ranks 11

Happiest states in the U.S.

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Posted: 02/28/2013

It's where honeymooners go to celebrate their nuptials and tourists go to see volcanoes and sandy beaches.  Hawaii is not only a great vacation destination, it's also a great place to call home.

Gallup released its list of happiest states, and once again Hawaii took the top spot.  Most Hawaiians surveyed by Gallup say they don't feel stressed, they like to exercise and they don't smoke.

Here are the top 10 happiest states.  Maryland ranked #11.

1.  Hawaii

2.  Colorado

3.  Minnesota

4.  Utah

5.  Vermont

6.  Montana

7.  Nebraska

8.  New Hampshire

9.  Iowa

10.  Massachusetts

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