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SPAIN is the second best country to relocate to for Americans.

Only Japan is a more popular choice to become an expat, while France comes third.

The research by Ibrinfo took the top 13 countries according to the number of American expats living there.

Next it scored the countries on nine factors: road quality, pollution, landmarks, healthcare, nature, monthly costs (without rent), salary after tax, average internet download speed and average rent for a one-bed flat in a city center.

Spain has an average monthly income after tax of 1839 dollars and average rent at 811 dollars, it discovered.

Meanwhile its healthcare index score is 77.9, 3.8 points higher than the UK, and has a pollution index of 39.6 out of 100.

It scored top in internet download speed, a factor that is crucial for those working remotely. The country also enjoys 5,666 nature spots, 17,264 landmarks and the third best road quality score, making it great for those looking to do some weekend trips.

In total Spain scored 81 out of 117 points, only 12 points behind Japan and 2 above France.