The harmonious operation of a society without violence or conflict is what describes peace. It is equated to the absence of hostility, or the existence of healthy international relationships, justice in political relations, recognition of equality and safety in matters of economic and social welfare. Because peace is always what we so loved, as it is an indispensable ingredient to man’s happiness, we are willing to do everything to help preserve it, even sacrifice to defend it, or even go to places where we can likely find it.
As we find ourselves troubled, it is reassuring to know that there are still places on earth that we can go to avoid most sorts of fear, conflicts and disorders that have been hounding us. In this article I am showcasing a handful of countries which are not only good performers in world peace but are also excellent places to experience the wonders of their nature and hospitality of their people. Take a look at this wonderful collection and be amazed by its majesty. Enjoy!
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Countries to Visit
1. New Zealand
New Zealand boasts of scenic mountain chains, breathtaking coastlines, indented fiords and lush rainforests. It is a haven for those who seek peace and relaxation away from fatigue and stress. It ranks first in Global peace index which makes it the foremost destination of those who seek refuge from societal disarray and confusion.
2. Iceland
This Nordic state flaunts the first-rate literacy, longevity, income, and social cohesion by world standards. Its people enjoy peace and stability insofar as it is a very peaceful nation with avowed policy of neutrality.
3. Finland
Is the eighth largest country in Europe in terms of area and the most sparsely populated country in the European Union. Winter holiday in Finland is perfect for hardy skiers. One of the high scorers in Global Peace Index, this nation is definitely one of the places visitors would love to stay for a long time.
4. Japan
Japan is blessed with the abundance of beautiful scenery that nature has to offer. It has one of the world’s lowest crime rates. A stay in Japan will surely be one the memorable moments that one can only hope would last forever.
5. Canada
Canada is the second largest nation in the world but it is also one of the most sparsely populated. This North American nation is truly a haven for those who are weary and tired because it pampers visitors and would even invite them to stay and enjoy life away from global upheavals.
6. Denmark
Denmark is nestled between the Baltic Sea off its east coast and the North Sea off its west coast. This friendly country has a charm and appeal all of its own and is a mix of forests, ancient castles, busy cities and sprawling countryside. Once the place of mighty Vikings, Denmark is home to peace loving and wonderful people who made the nation great in all ways. It belongs to the top of a the list of peace loving nation prepared by Global Peace Index.
7. Germany
From the high Alps in the South, the Bavarian plain, and the flowing hills of central Germany to the coast of the North and Baltic Sea all look like a miniature train landscape packed with the nicest of old towns, medieval houses, gothic churches and small villages. One of the highly industrialized nations on earth, Germany has one of highest standard of living. You may find it odd that I added Germany due to its history, but I would not believe future World Disorders to spawn around Germany.
8. Australia
The season in Australia is as diverse as the country itself. One can ski and snowboard down Victoria’s powdered slopes or snorkel and dive the balmy waters of Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef.
9. Bhutan
Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, is no ordinary place. Besides the stunning natural scenery, the enduring image of the country for most visitors is the strong sense of culture and tradition that binds the kingdom and clearly distinguishes it from its neighbors.
10. Costa Rica
From active volcanoes and white sand beaches to lush rainforests, Costa Rica has it all. It has a very stable political makeup and a stringent adhesion to neutrality. It is one of the good performers in Global Peace Index.
11. Switzerland
Known for it’s pristine beauty, Switzerland is always the destination of many visitors from all over the world. The Swiss Alps beckon everybody for the sheer breathtaking beauty. With known history for neutrality Switzerland is not likely to be dragged to any armed confrontation with any nation of the world. It’s friendly stance towards any nation thus is welcome sign for you to stay and enjoy what life is in the safe embrace of the Swiss Alps.
12. Spain
Spain is splattered with many gleaming beaches, flamenco bailors (dancers) swirling in color and bullfighters who show off their courage in the bullrings. Spectacular green mountains seem to glide into the wild blue Atlantic in the north. Historic, solitary castles and medieval towns are found in the interior. White villages glitter in interior Andalucía. These are just some of the gems this peaceful and friendly Iberian nation has in its bosom.
13. Chile
Chile is a pretty safe place for visitors. It is a politically stable country, and travelers don’t need to take more than the common precautions. This South American nation is indeed one of the destinations that you must consider if you want to go on vacation.
14. Ireland
Ireland lies to the northwest of continental Europe and is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets. To the east of Ireland is Great Britain, separated from it by the Irish Sea. There are three World Heritage Sites on the island: the Brú na Boinne, Skellig Michael and the Giant’s Causeway. One of the top ten in the world in Global Peace index, staying in scenic Ireland will undoubtedly be a great experience.
15. Malaysia
Malaysian jungle in Borneo is home to orangutans, granite peaks and remote tribes. This nation has an impressive variety of microcosms ranging from the space-age high-rises of Kuala Lumpur to the smiling longhouse villages of Sarawak , and the calm and powdery beaches along its coastlines. A place like no other, this peaceful and friendly Southeast Asian nation is a hospitable and accommodating host to visitors.
16. Portugal
Portugal is defined as a Mediterranean climate, and is one of the warmest European countries. Its northern landscape is mountainous towards the interior with several plateaus indented by river valleys. Rich in culture and history, this progressive state in the Iberian Peninsula, is a homely attraction to visitors being a good performer in terms of peace and friendship.
17. China
China is a land of striking contrast with the glittering skyscrapers of Shanghai on one side and the rustic and gloomy environment in the interiors. Rich in culture, arts and history, this vast place has all the good things everybody needs for leisure and relaxation. Taking a visit to this immortal place of wonders is surely everybody’s dream.
18. France
Famous for its wines, France is a very good place to visit and stay if you want to go away from your life’s boring routine. Experience the soothing tranquility of its countryside and at the same time engage in a memorable night out in Paris by combining a visit to the Eiffel Tower and Seine River cruise. Don’t also miss the grandeur of the Versailles Palace and Gardens side by side with the visit to the Louvre Museum. A stay in this country is surely be a worthwhile experience.
19. United Arab Emirates
The UAE is a melting pot of cultures. People of all nationalities, flock to this nation in the gulf to work and relax on its beaches, posh hotels, and other amenities of pleasure. Located in the place where earthquakes are rare and shielded at the same time by the Indian subcontinent, the Arabian Peninsula, and thus the beaches in UAE are safe havens to get away from worries and stress.
20. Kazakhstan
The landscape of Kazakhstan is diverse. The northern forest-steppe turns into steppe, half-deserts and deserts in the South. If you are enthralled by the emptiness and mystery of the steppe, it is your first port of call in you Central Asian adventure, and there is much for the intrepid traveler to enjoy. In general, Kazakhstan is a very friendly country where foreigners are respected as hospitality is one of the Kazakh main traditions.
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I would take Japan off from the list after the recent earthquake and tsunami. Also, New Zealand is not that safe either, considering the risk of rising sea levels.
Abu, I have to agree with you… Japan is not a safe spot right now!
I can not agree with you on that comment, Abu. Yes while Japan may have suffered a tsunami and earthquake it doesnt generally mean the whole of Japan is unsafe and not peaceful etc. As for New Zealand, the rising sea levels will not equate to much there, as the rate its rising is not very large and a vast amount either.
Waaaaaaaaaaaah. I have to agree with Dylan, rising sea levels – it’s dangerous I understand but that does not mean there IS going to be a natural disaster. I’m guessing you haven’t been here because New Zealand may look small in maps but most of New Zealand is a lot higher than sea level and places with tsunami risk aren’t what tourist’s come here to see. I, was born here and I know because we haven’t had a natural disaster real serious till Sep2010-Feb2011. And the earthquakes effect ONE area not the whole country, and also New Zealand see’s tommorrow before anyone else.
you left the one safest …and richest … and most self sufficient country energywise off this list … and no way am I gonna tell you which one … I lived there and I’m going back quick as I can … nice try though …
say it chicken
yeah why don’t you say it?
why do you even bother talk about it if you are not willing to tell us which country is best?
Its gotta be Norway or a slim chnace Sweden. Norway has beautiful sites and the people are great. It is one of the few countrires with good health care and isnt BROKE(like the USA). My citizenship. That is probably what he meant by self suffient
Sweden could be or Danmark.
Denmark is already on the list, and so is Finland, so it is probably Sweden or Norway. Probably Norway because they seem to be the most advanced Scandinavian country that is developing Alternative Energy systems.
I could be Iceland or Greenland too, though.
been to greenland, not exactly a vacation spot…
Look for the place with lowest rate an asthma wordwide and that is best.
I can believe you forgot Luxembourg not only it’s the riches country in the world but also one of the most beautiful country I have ever been and i have traveled all over the world you really should take a look i remember the late Encarta Encyclopedia had a top 20 of the most beautiful places and Luxembourg at two of it
I am sure Luxembourg is beautiful. Would love to go visit there. The only problem is you can’t compare it to all the other countries as far as richest because it is one of the smallest in the world. Forget about the fact that there are over 250 banks in the country which is where the money comes from. It’s the largest concentration of banks in the European Union. It just is the same comparison
very nice photos collected for each country. Great information about each country. really helpful.
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Canada is already on that list – Safe? Definitely; Oil reserves? #3 in the world; Energy Horizon? #1 in the world (we’ll still be pumping when Saudi and Iraq are dry), plus massive unexploited hydroelectric, wind, solar and tidal opportunities.
Problem is – safe is boring!
Marco you are so right! Safe can be boring…but knowing there is a safe spot when needed is good
I would like to Visit Japan…If possible will spend whole my life there
You must… its an incredibly place and people are unbelievably nice.U’ll be respected more than u are in ur own country(happened to me
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shut up boi new zealands da meanest place to live cuzz
Please tell me you’re joking
Sadly “Neesha”s are a day to day experience in New Zealand.
Very sad indeed, and also very true Cat. One of the many reasons I can’t wait to leave.
lol kiwi slang, but if your that “oh dear god 0_0″ about it, don’t let it put you off a trip to the country. It is so beautiful and the people are nice.
It is an interesting list, to say the least. As someone who has lived in several parts of the world I have to say that there are very many more factors involved in finding an ideal place to reside. Climate is a factor that everyone considers and I notice that the #1 and #2 places with the best climate in the world (as stated by National Geographic) are not on your list. I live in the #2 and I can confirm that it is Paradise!
i would like to visit Canada.
Canada is the one of the beautiful country in the world.
because you can visit Both countries Canada and the USA.
the world’s top 2 contries.
Thank you for listed my country – Malaysia – the safest country in southeast asia…
Malaysia is the best country for leisure and for anything else. Cheap living cost, relatively free from natural disasters, lush tropical forest with abundant flora and fauna, low crime rate, international standard but cheap health care, good food and friendly people. In contrast NZ and Japan are not only prone to natural disasters but expensive cities to live in.
Okay some of you people dont need to critize new zealand you have’nt even been there i BET! and its a quite nice place to and abu you havent been to new zealand i bet
and its not dangourous it only has little earthquakes in christchurch not like japan ( no offence ) and new zealand hasn’t even had a tsunami for ages .
and new zealand is a lovely place and volcanos dont eroupet in new zealand
and japan is lovely too dont judge countrys if you haven’t been there it could be a good experiane.
PLUS New Zealand has no natural predators. The worst there are dogs, cats, a few spiders in the bush that just LOOK horrible (unless you find a white -tail spider or a bee or whatever) which to be honest, is very unlikely if your staying in lodgings.
The earthquakes only happen in the Canterbury Region of the South Island which is easily avoidable. Plus rising sea levels? New Zealand is not a flat, teeny island that is gonna flood from a 4 meter rise in sea levels or whatever. Its hilly and full of beautiful landscapes- honestly, has no one seen Lord of the Rings?
These pics really makes one think how beautiful the world is….so many amazing places to go to. We really need to step out of our busy lives and enjoy the beauty around.
Hello.
what about Africa….number Nigeria
I want to visit Iceland! I just have to save up for another two months!
Italy is a better country to visit than all the ones on your list
Italy? You are joking. Maybe visit, but to stay or live, not on your life or mine.
It is one of the most corrupt countries in the world and it is also one of the most unstable economically.
I am proud as Malaysian…no 16, not bad.
Kazakhstan looks interesting. Awesome pic
Really nice list, I am myself from canada and can say 100% it is a super beautiful country. I would add to your list Peru for all the diversity in scenery,the machu pichu and amazing culinary art , I would also add Morroco for the same reasonsI would absolutely add Croatia, just came back and believe me it is gorgeous, lots of natural parks and the culture is great!! and what about Senegal too …to be honest there is so many nice places to visit
i think u should add trinidad and tobago there instead of japan it is such a nice country mainly an island . it is highly known for its wonderful beaches.does of you who does not know about this beautiful country/ island you should really look it up.
I want to visit Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee newzealandddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
Well, I think this list is not complete if you don’t include Norway…
um i live in new zealand and it is awesome but about the rising sea levels- new zealand is no lower in level than england and in fact our mountain ranges get up 2 3ooom in height
I HAVE VISITED RECENTLY BEIRUT CAPITAL OF LEBANON IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND FELL IN LOVE WITH THAT COUNTRY, WITH THE FOOD, THE WINE, THE SIGHT SEEING AND THE CLUBS THAT STAYS TILL LIKE 6 IN THE MORNING. LEBANON IS A MUST SEE.
i leave in india a unique contory like bhutan and i think india is the best india incridable india
Thankyou for posting this, my & my grandmother are goinf to have an (online) trip around the world, were making a list of plkaces to see and getting links to video tours, thanks!
I WOULD LIKE TO GO TO HAWIWA
I agree -this is a good list with some nice countries listed. Spain, France, Japan and Malaysia are good ones- very peaceful with a bit of timeless appeal. You’ve just reminded me that Bhutan, Portugal and Kazaksthan are placed I’d like to see.
wheres america?
Canada is awssome and usa sucks because it looks like a dump
i also like the other countries on this article
Where is Norway??? It is the best country in the world!!!!!
All I`m sayin` is … Costa Rica is an amazing country and it deserves to be first (: Or atleast like.. second.. third.. fourth, jUST nOT tENTH LOOOL o_o
I am from Japan and now live in the U.S., and I can say I prefer Japan, but it is soooo expensive now.
For living I like Denmark, Norway, and France the best. I am considering buying a house in ‘southern France, but there are so many places that are nice. There are places that are nice to visit, but the choice for living there or moving there is entirely different. I lived in Russia for a while and it is beautiful and fun, but I would not live there permanently because it is corrupt like Italy.
I love Copenhagen, Denmark, but it is too expensive to live in for me. France is much less costly and it is centrally located so other countries are easy to visit. I see houses for sale in France for about $75,000 U.S. which is a steal compared to many other countries that are as developed.
If I can leave a link in this post it is to a site that compiles a list of countries with the most and least corruption worldwide. While I do not believe that the information is entirely accurate it is close. It is called Transparency International.
They have a map if you search for it that shows most of the countries in the world and rates them by color code.
NZ is considered one of the least corrupt. It is interesting to look at and if you are planning a trip it can help to know how the countries that you plan to visit rate. New Zealand, Denmark and Finland are at the top of the list, while North Korea and Somalia are at the bottom. Here is a link to the map:http://www.transparency.org/policy_research/surveys_indices/cpi/2010/results
I hope that they allow the link to remain otherwise just type it into your web browser search box and it should be easy to find.
Forget ‘rising sea levels’ affecting New Zealand, we wont disappear any quicker than England or America would for goodness sake. And it is prettier than both
Where is NEPAL…? Nepal is also beautiful, it has beautiful Mountain Everest and other naturally places……
Hmmmm… New Zealand,,
i travel all around the world and im still in love with New Zealand.. i think NZ #1
BTW im from UAE and im proud that my country on the list..
why are United states ,Greenland,Nepal ,Norway and ,Sweden not on the list
you forgot to put mexico and iran on the list they are a lot safer than all of the countries put together they were just a bunch of dangerous countries
…. are you kidding?
Yes! It was a joke.
I was in Argentina last year, and it has much beautiful places than any of the countries listed in this ranking.
when i said iran and mexico i was only joking ok
Happy that Australia is on the list. Visited the area last July. The people are very hospitable and friendly. It’s a very relaxing place to go. I definitely recommend it.
I love that nearly all the pictures you chose to represent these countries are of landscapes. I lived in Ireland for a few months, and while the people are incredibly friendly and hospitable, the truest “peace” of the country, for me, came in the incredible power that nature has maintained. All of these places, I think, have a respect for that power which contributes to their positions as peaceful nations.
What a ridiculous article! Aside from the fact that it’s exceptionally appallingly written and what little content there is could have been scraped together from the back of six matchboxes, the whole concept is quite terrifying. I don’t want to avoid the world – go and see New Zealand because it’s a stunningly beautiful country with amazingly warm people, not because you’re allegedly less likely to get bombed there.
Fyi, you’re about as likely to get bombed in the Cotswolds or Lake District or the Highlands of Scotland as Americans are likely to know where I’m on about. Don’t be scared. The world doesn’t bite as bad as the media would have you believe – go to London, Madrid, Rome and some of the world’s other great capitals and ENJOY!
And Spain and Ireland as paragons of peace? Oh puh-lease!
Nepal is the perfect destination to stay and live in. It is a country of natural beauties, peace, freedom and many more. It is the only suitable place for everyone in the world.
Of course Nepal…. We loved to be there. Real life can be spend in Nepal. Furthermore, it is a blessing of nature and gift of god…So, Nepal is a perfect choice of all.
Hey! You forgot the Gulf Coast of Florida, specifically Anna Maria Island.
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I live in india right now but I used to live in sydney, australia, 2a sherrbrook road hornsby, and I know I shouldn’t really be putting my address on but u know I don’t really live there anymore so I just wanted to say to all those who r looking for an amazing experience that u should GO TO AUSTRALIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!CAUSE AUSTRALIA ROOOOOOOOOCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BTW the picture they put on this site if totally horrible cause it’ll make ppl think that australia is nothing but a hot sandy desert. But the truth is that australia is actually known for its beautiful beaches, largest coral reefs in the world and the sydney harbor bridge new years fireworks and opera house plays!!!!!!!!!!!!! And if your looking for an amazing time then my top 2 are Hunter Valley and Hamilton Island.
Are you kidding me! any country who is dependent on trade with the US is doomed. The Euro will collapse before the dollar so I think France is off the list as well as the rest of the Eurozone
as they will have nothing but paper. Canada trades more with the US than any other country so they are doomed as well. The BRICS will be just fine as they have their own new middle class to pick up the slack. Get a grip people!
I really wonder why India is left out of this list. There is so much diversity in India. From mountains to deserts to beaches, high altitude lakes, backwaters, trekking, adventure sports. The list is endless. It is a mixture of spirituality and modernity. Anyone who’s been to India will tell you that its a different world altogether.
I do consider all the ideas you have offered in your post.
They’re really convincing and will definitely work. Nonetheless, the posts are too quick for newbies. Could you please lengthen them a bit from subsequent time? Thank you for the post.