Everyone dreams of becoming happy, making their dreams come true and living in harmony with their family. You can see this by reading the article Top 10 Countries Without Armed Forces. Probably, this is what we need to strive for - towards peacefulness and harmony. Today we will talk about the most peaceful countries.
10.Switzerland
Switzerland has a very low crime rate. This is probably due to the fact that Switzerland belongs to the countries with high GDP per capita. However, Switzerland's military power cannot be underestimated. In addition, due to the scrupulous attitude to the currency, the value of which is under threat, there is excitement in the country.
9. Finland
A country with favorable living conditions. Finland is considered to be a country with a fairly low crime rate. There are only 59 prisoners per 100,000 people. And yet, any aggression from Finland is minimized, and the state is interested in raising the standard of living more than in the desire to show its strength.
8. Slovenia
Terrorist activities, massacres and similar crimes are words that are rarely used in relation to Slovenia. Even when there was a risk of political tension in connection with the September 2011 elections, they managed to hold them peacefully and to minimize all unrest. The government spends only 1.4% of GDP on military force. Slovenia does not have its own fighters, and in case of war, it counts only on the help of Italy.
7. Ireland
Ireland is a serene country in terms of life. However, due to political unrest, it only ranks seventh on our list. With the arrival of a new political leadership in 2011, protests began. But over time, the population was imbued with confidence in the new government, and the demonstrations stopped.
Despite its internal problems, Ireland sees no need for a military build-up. On the contrary, the government cut military spending by $ 127 million over three years.
6. Austria
Austria is recognized as the "cradle of music" for a reason. It is she who is an example of harmony between the population and the government. The crime rate in Austria is the lowest, and even the government spends much less money on the police force than on other areas. Despite the fact that the number of crimes is growing, Austria still ranks first.
5. Japan
Despite its unenviable role in World War II, Japan has already done a lot to improve life. With the help of technology, she has established relationships with other countries. The Japanese are also renowned for their discipline, entrepreneurial spirit, courtesy and serenity, making the Land of the Rising Sun a great place to live.
However, Japan only ranks third due to its provocative actions against North Korea and China. Check out 10 little-known facts about Japan.
4. Canada
The population of this country is disciplined and civilized. There are only 203 police officers per 100,000 people. Canada actively participates in the International Security Assistance Force and sends troops to Afghanistan and other countries mired in war.
3. New Zealand
The crime rate in New Zealand is low not only in terms of the number of crimes, but also in terms of the number of people imprisoned - about 199 per 100,000 people. The amount allocated to the Armed Forces in New Zealand is only 1% of total GDP.
Moreover, these funds are not even spent on increasing military power, but on improving it and supporting citizens. Living standards are also high, with no racial or gender discrimination in New Zealand. Kills are also rare.
2. Denmark
Denmark ranks second on our list, as funds allocated for military power are spent not on cars and vehicles, but on arming people. Over the past few years, the number of fighters in Denmark has decreased.
The government has begun to invest more in NATO peacekeeping projects. There are 79 criminals per 100,000 people. The government also has no internal or external disagreements.
1. Iceland
Iceland can rightfully call itself the quietest country in the world. The crime rate is extremely low - there are 49 criminals per 100,000 people. And 1.1% of the GDP allocated to the army was used for peacekeeping purposes with the support of NATO. You might be interested in the article 10 Interesting Facts About Iceland.
