Austria Yet another European country ranking among the safest in the world is Austria. This German-speaking country truly has it all: incredible cities and some of the most unbelievable scenery in the world.

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Denmark Another one of the safest countries in the world is Denmark. This Scandinavian nation is best known for its colorful capital, Copenhagen.

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Iceland The number one safest country in the world is Iceland. This popular travel destination is perfect for solo travelers thanks to its small size and well-developed tourism infrastructure.

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New Zealand Another very safe and peaceful country to visit in 2024 is New Zealand. This small nation is made up of two main islands, the North and South Island

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Ireland Ireland is another one of the safest countries in the world. This popular destination has actually been named the best in the world for nine years straight in the Travel Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards.

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Switzerland entered the top 10 most peaceful countries globally. It is worth noting that despite this achievement, Switzerland maintains its position as one of the countries with the highest weapons exports per capita in 2023.

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Slovenia continues to drop down the list. Slovenia is the only country in Central Europe to place in the top ten.

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Singapore made a notable advancement by climbing three places in the index. Additionally, Singapore holds the 2nd rank in the Asia-Pacific region

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Portugal firmly maintains its place within the top ten most peaceful countries. It also holds the 4th rank in the militarisation domain and is recognized as the 5th most peaceful country in Europe.

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Japan moved up by one rank compared to the previous year’s GPI. Notably, this state secured the 2nd spot in the safety and security domain, and it holds the 3rd position in the Asia-Pacific region. Because of Japan’s proximity to China and North Korea, it spends more on collective self-defense.

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