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The world's friendliest city destination for expats has been revealed - and it's a gorgeous sunny spot that tops the list.

Expat network, InterNations , asked expats around the globe to rate their city based on how welcoming it is, how friendly the local residents are and how easy it is to find friends.

Expats were asked whether they've found a personal support network in their new home, if they're happy with their social life and how easy they find it to make local friends.

So where are the friendliest - and the least friendly - cities for expats?

The friendliest

Malaga, Spain

Good news for British sun-seekers: The world’s most welcoming spot for expatriates is officially Malaga. Spain It's bright and sunny on the Costa del Sol.

More than eight in 10 (84 per cent) of expats felt that local people were friendly while 67 per cent said residents were easy to make friends with.

An expatriate shared with InterNations: "There are several aspects of living here that I appreciate, such as the pleasant weather and climate, the opportunity for traveling, and the welcoming atmosphere along with the amiable locals."

Nearly 80 percent (specifically 78 percent) stated that adapting to the local culture in Malaga was quite simple, which is significantly above the worldwide average of 59 percent.

Mexico City, Mexico

Next up is the capital of Mexico, which presents an excellent opportunity for British people aiming to venture somewhat farther afield.

A French expatriate shared with InterNations: "I genuinely value the warmth and friendliness of the Mexican people. I am having an amazing time socially!"

Over 75 percent (specifically 77%) of expatriates concur and expressed satisfaction with their social lives.

Moreover, more than half of the respondents (52 percent) reported feeling 'entirely welcomed' in Mexico City, whereas only 28 percent of participants worldwide had this experience.

Alicante, Spain

Alicante, yet another coastal gem in Spain, completes the list of the world's top three most welcoming cities.

More than four in five (82 per cent) of expats in Alicante felt that local people are very kind towards foreign residents.

A UK expatriate shared with InterNations: "I enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and how easily one can connect with others."

And 73 per cent of expats living in Alicante are happy with their social life while 62 per cent say it's easy to make local friends.

The least friendly...

Munich, Germany

Munich lands at the bottom of the list with many expats claiming it's hard to feel welcome in the German city.

Approximately forty-one percent of expatriates in Munich struggle with adapting to the local culture, whereas forty-six percent believe that locals are not welcoming toward foreigners.

A person from Italy who lives abroad shared with InterNations: "It's challenging to establish any kind of social connection with people living locally."

It comes as no great shock that merely 37 percent of expatriates report being satisfied with their social life in Germany.

Hamburg, Germany

Yet another German city takes the second spot from the bottom of the ranking. Approximately 44 percent of expatriates residing there reported not feeling at home in Hamburg.

Only 42 percent of expatriates believed that the locals in Hamburg were welcoming, while 73 percent stated that they had difficulty making local friends.

A foreigner from Spain shared with InterNations: "The residents here can be unfriendly and unwelcoming toward people from other countries."

Numerous foreigners mentioned that they lacked a personal support system in Hamburg.

Berlin, Germany

Berlin places at the bottom of the list, which makes Germany the least welcoming nation for expatriates according to the rankings.

More than half (64 percent) of expatriates report finding it difficult to form friendships with locals in Berlin.

A Hungarian expatriate shared with InterNations: "Although I grasp the language, I simply don’t sense a warm reception."

Expats also said they struggled to feel at home in Berlin and many said they didn't feel welcome.