JAMES Argent has managed to bag one of the sexiest women in the world, officially.
The TOWIE star has been spotted passionately snogging former Miss Sweden Nicoline Artursson, as they enjoyed a steamy sea clinch.
His new girlfriend Nicoline, who was Miss Sweden in 2011, appeared lost in the moment and unaware of their surroundings as they locked lips in the water, while spending a lavish weekend away together in St. Tropez.
The blonde beauty, 31, is absolutely gorgeous – and no wonder, as she hails from the super-capital of stunners, Sweden.
The country’s tiny nine million population includes Hollywood hunk Alexander Skarsgård and Olympic pole vaulter Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis‘ beautiful model girlfriend Desire Inglander.
And there are actually some incredible scientific reasons why Swedish people are just so much hotter than anyone else.
Extra inches
Ever noticed a Swedish model looking particularly leggy? It’s no coincidence.
The average Swedish man stands at a little over 5 ft 11ins, with a typical woman growing to 5 ft 5ins.
Meanwhile, the English measure up at a comparatively stubby 5 ft 9ins for men and 5 ft 3ins for women.
Height, of course, can play a big role in how attractive someone is, while long legs are also a sign of genetic health.
Nutrition is another big reason why certain people end up taller than others, and Scandinavian diets are often very well balanced and calorie rich, which helps to encourage growth.
Sex mad
You wouldn’t guess it from their understated way of life, but the Swedes are saucier than an IKEA meatball.
In one study, 78 per cent of Swedish women claimed they had a high sex drive when they were polled for a survey of international attitudes towards sex.
That’s eight per cent more women than in Britain – so we’re not talking about assembling flat-pack wardrobes when we say the Swedes are good in the bedroom.
Sex is known to slow the ageing process, reduce wrinkles and burn calories. It’s no wonder they’re all glowing.
A perfect 12
Where the average British woman is a size 16, most women in Sweden take a size 12.
The Swedes enjoy a balanced diet including national favourites like oily fish, boiled potatoes and lingonberries, and are a very active bunch.
Exercise is promoted heavily in Sweden, and many Swedes will tell you that the best way to endure the long, dark winters is by getting off your sofa and going on a long run.
As a result, their obesity rate is less than half of the UK at just 12 per cent – so the average person is in cracking shape.
Natural blondes
Imagine a Swedish woman and you can probably picture someone with long, Barbie-blonde locks.
Studies have suggested that as many as 80 per cent of Swedes have fair hair, and everyone knows the tropes about blondes having more fun.
Our ancestors were hardwired to prefer blondes because they stood out from the crowd, and studies have suggested that blonde women tend to look a bit younger than they are.
Lighter hair is naturally more common in sunlight-deficient areas like Scandinavia – where there is around-the-clock darkness in the north’s long winters.
Blonde hair, which has less pigmentation than dark hair, is better at processing Vitamin D, so the inhabitants of northern European countries evolved lighter locks to make the most of the unreliable sunlight.
World’s most beautiful eyes
Only eight per cent of the world’s population has blue eyes – but in Sweden, a recent survey in found that figure rises to 79 per cent.
Just like with their hair, pale eyes allow Swedes to make the most of the light available dark winters.
Scientists suggest that blue eyes attract more mating opportunities – as surveys show humans see blue as the most attractive eye colour.
Overall, 34 per cent of British people find blue the most attractive eye colour, with brown at 19 per cent and green, 14 per cent.
A natural glow
According to another survey, Britishs are most envious of the Swedes’ glowing complexions, rating them the most attractive of all other nations.
This is thanks to a nutrient-rich diet – including a lot of herring and other fish oils – which helps maintain glowing skin.
It’s also due to the fact the Swedish tend to have higher cheekbones than the Brits, giving them natural contour and highlights.
They also love making their own organic beauty products, with ingredients like brown sugar, oatmeal, honey and eucalyptus oils.
Stylish bunch
Snappy dressing is a surefire way to up your sex appeal, and the Swedes aren’t a sloppy bunch, fashion wise.
The Brit fashion pack can’t get enough of Swedish imports like Acne, Cheap Monday and Fillippa K.
Both men and women in Sweden are known for taking pride in their appearance without being too vain.
And there are few things more attractive than good looking people who manage to not be completely up themselves.
