Military and terrorist activities around the world. Troubles, an increase in the number of criminal activities ... It seems that there is a general insanity. When faced with various forms of violence, people tend to run away and hide their loved ones somewhere far away in safety. But where can you find a place where you can live calmly and peacefully? There is an unbiased list of world welfare rankings published annually by the London Institute.
It assesses indicators such as GDP and democracy, as well as the security of life in each country. The results of this list can be viewed as a fascinating guide to places where people least likely can be hurt, robbed, raped, or killed. If you want to avoid the tragedies of the daily news, then this is the place ...
(NOTE... To be fair, this article does not consider unrecognized states and micronations, otherwise the Vatican would be # 1 everywhere.) Also, pay attention to article 10 strange and dangerous places where people live.
Sweden
You should forget the clichés about Scandinavian crime dramas under the gray, dank rain. Sweden, the northern European liberal bastion, is recognized as one of the leading countries for the safety of life. According to 2015 data (a study by the US Department of State), only 90 homicides were identified, out of a population of nearly 10 million.
It seems that this is quite a lot with a small number of citizens. But it should be borne in mind that there are as many people living in Sweden as in Michigan, where more than 90 murders are committed annually in Detroit alone. It is fair to say that crimes are still being committed in Sweden. In the tourist season, pickpocketing increases here.
In addition, the topic of rape remains questionable. The highest level of rape-related crimes in European territory was recorded in Sweden, which does not add to the safety rating. But the point is that the perceptions of rape in Sweden and the United States are very different. From publications in "Globe and Mail"If the American boss is in close proximity to a subordinate at work every day for a week, you can file a lawsuit against harassment.
If the leader in Sweden had done the same, he would have come under 52 separate clauses under the heading of rape. Therefore, it is natural that only 15% of Swedes do not feel safe walking at night.
Austria
Once upon a time, this tiny land of ale and sausages was home to a great empire in history. The Habsburg monarchy ruled over the peoples of the world, from modern Germany to South America. Although this power subsequently collapsed, their majestic Vienna, to this day, is considered one of the most famous cities. Plus this is “terrible»A harmless place to visit. Every year in the Austrian state, on average, there are about 40 murders.
Austria has the sixth lowest crime rate in 38 OECD countries. This does not mean that there are absolutely no problems here. After the crisis in migration policy (2015), migration of refugees gained popularity in Austria, the apogee of which was the death of 70 people in a truck left on the country's highways.
Perhaps this event is not related to the fact that the following year, the public was close to electing the first openly right-wing head of state for the first time since the end of World War II. Contrary to all these precedents, Austria is still, to a large extent, a friendly, attractive place, where, most likely, serious dangers will not be encountered. It should be noted that Austria is included in the ranking of the 10 most peaceful countries in the world.
Switzerland
The first impression of this country after the stunning views of nature is the huge amount of weapons. The people of Switzerland love guns. In terms of possession of firearms in the world, they are only slightly inferior to the United States. But, unlike the United States, where shooting is quite popular, in Switzerland it is condemned. In 2014, 41 people were killed, with a population of 8 million. In part, this is due to the wealth of the nation.
The Swiss Confederation ranks 12th in terms of gross domestic product. The cities look so prosperous that you can forget about the streets paved with gold. Because Swiss wallets are almost platinum. Nevertheless, all this wealth is acquired due to the decline in moral values.
During the Second World War, the state bank profited from the machinations of gold stolen by the Nazis. Later, the country's hidden banking industry was accused of hiding public money in order to launder it from drug lord Pablo Escobar.
Germany
This Federal State is the most populous country in the European Union, with a population of 15 million more than the United Kingdom and France. And yet, over a million migrants from war zones have found refuge here. And at the same time, the number of criminal offenses is steadily decreasing. The exception is shoplifting, which is very popular here.
Overall, Germany is the ninth most murderous country in the OECD, which means that murders are committed in this rather large, by European standards, country a little more often than in small Austria. Although, perhaps this is due to inaccurate data processing. 2,100 killed, for a population of 80 million, is not a bad figure considering that in the United States of America over 15,000 people were killed in the same time (with a population of 318 million).
Of course, life in Germany is not just a walk home in complete safety. This country, alas, is also terrorized. For example, the 2016 attack of trucks on the Christmas market in Berlin.
Norway
This kingdom is home to 5 million people. Twenty-one citizens were killed in 2015. If the Norwegian state was part of the United States of America, it would have the 3rd lowest number of murders. Even sparsely populated Vermont (626,000) and New Hampshire (1.3 million) would have fewer corpses stored in police freezers.
The only statistic atrocity is burglary. Yet even Norway is not completely free of terror. Only six years have passed since the terrorist A. Breivik destroyed a gas station in Oslo, and then opened fire on people, killing 77 people. Although it is unlikely that there is another such person there, people are still recovering from this horror.
In addition to this incident, the Kingdom of Norway is one of the coolest and free countries on our planet. And one should not pay attention to critics who accuse this nation of being boring. Prosperous Norway is a country that the Nordic countries want to be like (only with more publicity and beer no more than $ 10).
Denmark
Even the citizens of Norway can feel safe in the Danish kingdom. Denmark has the fifth lowest intentional homicide rate in the OECD. There is almost no crime on the streets. Even drug traffickers try not to resort to physical violence (at least within Denmark). Interestingly, the terrorist organizations ISIS and “Al-qaeda"See this state as their main target, urging adherents to attack this nation.
But thanks to Danish security and intelligence services, there have been no massive Islamist attacks yet. Denmark should be a priority anyway, without even checking the crime rate.Because Copenhagen is the happiest capital in the world, and possibly the only autonomous republic in the world with so many hippies. Copenhagen is also included in the ranking of the 10 cleanest cities in the world.
Iceland
In Reykjavik, in early 2017, a young woman was kidnapped and killed as she walked home from a bar. In other countries, this tragic incident would have ended there. In Iceland, the entire population mourned. Residents spent all-night vigil by candlelight. Thousands of sympathizers left their homes. All citizens grieved over this misfortune. Looking at the behavior of Icelanders, it becomes clear why this country is one of the safest.
Citizens are sincerely ready to help each other. It is home to about 323 thousand people. This land of ice is at a distance from the rest and has a very small number of people. But these factors do not provoke violence. There are no armed patrols here, and yet there is almost no crime even in the countryside. Many residents do not lock their homes at night.
If more than one murder happens a year, it's a miserable year. This is mainly due to the fact that the population is united with each other, and everyone is familiar with each other. It is for this reason that the death of the woman so worried everyone. Icelanders do not live this way because they are relatively well-off, they just choose the safety of life.
Japan
The Land of the Rising Sun is a non-European country located on an island with a population of 127 million. The Japanese have become famous for their eccentric nature, super-strict work culture and safety of life. not even Yakuza bandits carry weapons. In 2015, less than a thousand such crimes were registered. While in the United States of America, which has three times fewer inhabitants, there were fifteen times as many murders.
Over time, Japan only becomes safer. Over the past 70 years, a minimum level has been identified for all types of crimes. The capital of Japan is the first among the safest cities on Earth. Osaka is ranked third. It is noteworthy that Tokyo is the second most populous city in the world.... However, it is worth noting that Tokyo is also one of the most risky cities. But, in this case, it comes from Mother Nature. And here Japan as a whole loses. Due to frequent catastrophic natural events, when huge numbers of people die, the Japanese feel like losers, obsessed with anime, scapegoats.
Luxembourg
This Grand Duchy is a very tiny country. Luxembourg is squeezed between Germany, France and Belgium. Holland looks like a giant compared to this country. Even Rhode Island is bigger. But Luxembourg has something special that the Netherlands and Rhode Island lack. And this is not the European Court of Justice. Not the "X" in its name. No, there is something much more amazing in Luxembourg.
This super-wealthy city has the lowest violence rate in crime rankings and the second lowest murder rate in the OECD. Serious criminal activities are not typical for this country. There were several robberies with weapons the year before last. With a population of only 543,202, this is overwhelming. Kansas City, which has about 100,000 fewer residents, had over 125 murders last year.
In this state, people are almost never killed. Such well-being is possible due to the high quality of life and the minimum level of poverty. The Grand Duchy ranks sixth in terms of gross domestic product and has a very high level of well-being, although not completely free of problems. Currently, six Luxembourgers are fighting ISIS in Syria.
Singapore
This city-state has a population of 5.3 million. With such a dense population, it is logical to expect that arbitrariness and cruelty reign here. Things are different. In 2011, 16 murders were committed. In 2015 - 2016, criminal offenses were minimal over the past ten years. At the moment, there is an increase in crimes only in the field of computer technology, in which, of course, there is little pleasant, but at least they do not end with lying in a pool of their own blood and vomit.
As an added bonus, Singapore is deeply lacking in Japan's natural disasters. This is such a neat and livable country where even spitting gum is punished with huge fines. However, all this security comes at a high cost. In Singapore, the government has a responsibility, and it’s better to take their word for it that they value security over freedom.
The country ranks 75th in terms of democracy (data from the magazine “Economist Intelligence Unit"). In this small Asian country, security certainly comes at a price. Whether or not she's worth it.
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