Every year, the Global Peace Index (product of the Institute for Economics and Peace) attempts to determine the level of peacefulness of 162 world´s largest countries. Measuring the countries’ peacefulness is a complex process based on evaluating a wide range of indicators. There are 22 indicators in total, including things like number of external and internal conflicts, relations with neighboring countries, political instability, terrorist activity, number of homicides per 100,000 people, number of jailed persons per 100,000 people, nuclear and heavy weapons capability and many more. Since 2007 when the project was launched, Iceland has always been the safest and most peaceful country in the world. In this year´s TOP 5 peaceful countries, Iceland (this year´s score 1.189) was followed by Denmark (1.193), Austria (1.200), New Zealand (1.236), and Switzerland (1.258). In these countries, as well as in those which ranked close by, you should not worry about your safety. But let us have a look at the other end of the chart. These 25 countries have been listed as the most dangerous countries in the world and definitely should not be among your vacation destinations. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-hB6X8RLHQ?version=3&rel=0&fs=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent&w=610&h=374]
20. Egypt (2.571)
www.adelaidenow.com.au There have been massive continuous protests in Egypt in the recent years. In 2012, tens of thousands of protesters started to demonstrate against president Mohamed Morsi, after Morsi’s government announced a temporary constitutional declaration that in effect granted the president unlimited powers. The demonstrations, organized by Egyptian opposition organizations and individuals, mainly liberals, secularists and Christians, have resulted in violent clashes between Morsi-supporters and the anti-Morsi protesters, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. Furthermore, there is an ongoing Coptic Christian persecution and discrimination at multiple levels.
15. Zimbabwe (2.662)
development.thinkaboutit.eu Crime is a serious problem in Zimbabwe, and is driven by the country’s deteriorating economy. Although the majority of crimes in Zimbabwe are non-violent, perpetrators are generally armed with weapons, which can include firearms. A number of American visitors have been assaulted or robbed while walking in the town of Victoria Falls, especially after dark. Another popular crime committed in Zimbabwe is the “smash and grab,” in which thieves break the windows of cars stopped at intersections and take items from inside the car.
10. North Korea (3.071)
time.com North Korea is widely accused of having one of the worst human rights records in the world. The population is strictly managed by the state and all aspects of daily life are subordinated to party and state planning. Amnesty International also reports of severe restrictions on the freedom of association, expression and movement, arbitrary detention, torture and other ill-treatment resulting in death, and executions.
5. Somalia (3.368)
eastafrican.userboard.net The Somali Civil War is an ongoing conflict that started in 1991 and lasts up to present. It grew out of resistance to the Siad Barre regime during the 1980s but in the course of time, many different factions, armed rebel groups and clan-based armed organizations have joined the conflict, competing for influence in the country. The war has claimed hundreds of thousands casualties so far.
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