Everyone would like to live in a safe and prosperous state, and when choosing a country for immigration, potential migrants pay attention to how peaceful the local residents are, what the crime rate is, what foreign policy carried out by the authorities. Statistical studies in recent years show that the same states continue to remain leaders in terms of residential safety, occasionally allowing newcomers into their ranks. It is easy to see that the safest countries are, as a rule, the countries with the most high level life, and vice versa - the more economic problems in a country, the more difficult it is to ensure a sufficient degree of protection for citizens and visitors. Russian cities and regions are also quite heterogeneous in terms of security: in some of them you can feel completely protected, in others additional precautions would be useful.

The safest countries in the world in 2017

The degree of safety of living in a particular country in the world is often determined using the so-called global peace index. This indicator is determined annually according to the methodology developed by the British magazine Economist (more precisely, one of its divisions - The Economist Intelligence Unit) and published by the resource visionofhumanity. The Peace Index reflects whole line factors that make it possible to classify a state as more or less safe. Among the circumstances taken into account:

• the country's involvement in external or internal armed conflicts;
• the number of casualties caused by the country's participation in hostilities;
• relations of the state with neighboring countries;
• percentage of refugees in the total population of the country;
• the number of crimes related to violence and murders recently;
• availability of weapons;
• ratio of the number of persons serving sentences to total number population;
• state policy regarding human rights;
• stability of the political component;
• the likelihood of terrorist threats;
• presence of xenophobia;
• degree of militarization of the country:
  • the ratio of the military budget to GDP;
  • export and import of weapons;
  • number of military and intelligence personnel per capita;
  • number of weapons per capita, etc.

Video: which countries are most often included in security ratings in 2017

When calculating the final figures, 60% of attention is paid to internal factors, and 40% to external factors. For each point, the country receives from 1 to 5 points - the fewer points, the more peaceful and secure the state. Based on the results of these studies, the Institute for Economics and Peace determined that the safest countries in 2017 are:

• New Zealand;
• Portugal;
• Austria;
• Denmark;
• Czech Republic;
• Slovenia;
• Canada;
• Switzerland;
• Ireland;
• Japan;
• Australia;
• Butane;
• Norway;
• Hungary;
• Germany;
• Finland;
• Sweden;
• Belgium;
• Netherlands.

It should be said that Iceland has been at the top of this list since 2011. Russia is in 151st place in this ranking, Ukraine is in 154th place.

The conditions created in Iceland for the residence of its own citizens and guests of the country are close to ideal. The “land of ice” is located in the North Sea near Greenland, but, despite this geographical location, it is not a cold Arctic country - the average annual temperature on the island does not fall below +4 degrees. The temperate climate is influenced by the North Atlantic and East Greenland currents; temperatures in July and August remain at +20 degrees.

Icelanders feel extremely protected

In 2017, 330 thousand people live in Iceland. It is estimated that there are 1.8 murders per 100 thousand population per year in the country (for the USA this figure is 5.8, for Russia - 9.2). The absence of territorial disputes, a well-established economic mechanism, and a stable political situation for a long time have provided the country with the image of one of the safest and most comfortable places to live in the world.

Iceland is a fertile ground for innovation: the creative spirit of the Icelanders, supported by a good IT school, produces mostly successful startups. Some of them are funded by local investors, some by Silicon Valley venture funds. Since the summer of 2014, I have been working at the metasearch engine for airline tickets Dohop, which, after more than ten years, has essentially ceased to be a startup, but has not lost its unique spirit. My task is to attract partners: online travel agencies, airlines. Technology is a new field of activity for me, so here too I had to start everything from the very beginning, although, of course, past connections help.

tanie_thorsteinsson

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Iceland is not involved in international conflicts, local residents are for the most part friendly and peace-loving, the strict northern nature predisposes to an orderly and measured way of life, i.e. the country has everything for a person to live in harmony with himself and the world around him.

New Zealand

90% of immigrants who moved for permanent residence to New Zealand, recommend doing the same to your friends and relatives. Today it is difficult to imagine why an armed conflict could break out in the country; the crime rate in New Zealand is one of the lowest in the world. Cases of corruption, if they occur, are equated to state-level emergencies and cause a wide public outcry.

New Zealanders prefer to spend their free time from work playing sports, organizing personal plots, chatting with friends in one of the many pubs. The country's authorities pay increased attention to environmental issues; guests invariably admire New Zealand's landscapes and beaches. Over the past years, the country has been among the top 10 prosperous countries in the world and remains one of the most attractive for immigration.

New Zealanders prefer extreme sports

Portugal

Based on the totality of all factors taken into account in the study, Portugal in 2017 was one of the three safest countries to live in. It is the high level of security that has attracted a large number of tourists and labor migrants to Portugal in recent years. Portugal’s successes in creating a favorable image are particularly relevant against the backdrop of difficulties with ensuring security in such popular tourist destinations among Russians as Egypt and Turkey. The wave of terrorist attacks that swept through the calmest and most prosperous European countries did not affect Portugal; crime rates in the country are consistently declining. It is generally accepted that if there is a certain danger of being robbed in Portugal, it comes from pickpockets - cars and other large property are stolen extremely rarely.

in 2017, Portugal was among the three safest countries in the world

Austria

Despite the refugee crisis, Austria continues to be one of the safest countries in the world. The Crime Index 2017 ranked the country 222 out of 225 in terms of the degree of criminalization - the crime rate is lower only in Singapore, Qatar and Taiwan. Behind last decade The already small number of crimes decreased by 2%; most often in Austria, thefts of bags, bicycles, and personal belongings from hotels and trains occur. Security issues in the country are the responsibility of the police and gendarmerie. For more effective fight with terrorism, security forces receive additional support from the authorities in the form of funding and the provision of the latest equipment and protective equipment.

Austrian criminal legislation is extremely humane, and only dangerous repeat offenders, drug dealers, and tax evaders are sent to jail. The country widely uses the practice of carrying out preventive measures aimed at preventing possible crimes and offenses: this happens through communication with football fans, analysis of the activities of certain groups in in social networks, filming a video for teachers, educators, parents with instructions on how to protect children from unwanted psychological impact.

The number of crimes committed in Austria is decreasing every year

Denmark

According to experts, the likelihood of a terrorist threat emerging in Denmark is extremely low, even despite the fact that over the past few years there has been a noticeable increase in migrants in the country. Among the dangers that could hypothetically await residents of Denmark are petty theft, car break-ins, and bicycle theft, but the police are fighting these phenomena quite successfully, and in general the crime rate in the country is one of the lowest in Europe. The area of ​​the city called Christiania is considered relatively dangerous, where the use of soft drugs is allowed; from time to time, some clashes occur between groups of migrants or bikers.

The majority of the country's citizens are extremely law-abiding and respectable, regularly follow traffic rules, and are inclined to maintain public order. In Denmark, there is approximately one intentional murder per 100 thousand people per year - this is one of the best rates in the world. Man-made disasters are not typical for the country; natural disasters occur rarely, usually in the form of floods in the north of the country caused by prolonged rains. The health of citizens and guests of the country is protected by highly professional medicine, the services of which are easier to use if you have an insurance policy.

Danish citizens, for the most part, are distinguished by extreme law-abidingness and integrity

Czech

Like most European countries, the Czech Republic has to some extent felt the consequences of the influx of refugees from the Middle East and North Africa in recent years. However, the country's authorities managed to minimize the inconvenience caused by the appearance on the territory of the state large quantity illegal migrants, and prevent the emergence of irritation in society.

If we compare the situation with Germany, then in the Czech Republic the number of refugees is negligible, and even more so there are no pogroms, clashes or riots with their participation. I’m not sure that the residents of Prague even noticed the presence of refugees. From my own experience and the experience of my friends, I can say that their presence is not noticeable at all.

The Czech Republic is a fairly safe country, of course, everything is learned by comparison, but if we compare with the CIS countries, then the Czech Republic is calmer. There are cities that are more depressing, and others that are less so. If we talk about the capital, Prague is one of the safest capitals of the European Union.

If we take statistics on intentional murders, the Czech Republic is in 24th place in terms of safety, along with countries such as Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany. Russia is in 151st place on this list, Ukraine is in 106th place, and the USA is in 98th place.

Nicoletta

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law and order in the Czech Republic is ensured by 40 thousand police officers

There have been no terrorist attacks in the Czech Republic since 1980. Law and order in the country is ensured by 40 thousand police officers who protect citizens and guests of the Czech Republic from street swindlers, pickpocketing and car thefts, and public unrest. Man-made disasters and natural disasters occur extremely rarely in the Czech Republic, since the country is not earthquake-prone; there cannot be tsunamis or earthquakes here. Sometimes there are floods caused by heavy rains.

Slovenia

Slovenia, a state that was previously part of Yugoslavia, is today one of the most developed and definitely the safest country among all the post-Yugoslav republics. Our compatriots who have visited Slovenia claim that there is practically no social tension in the country and almost no crime: we are not talking about terrorism here at all, theft of personal belongings of tourists in hotels and hotels, and sometimes the theft of vehicles.

Slovenia is the safest country among all post-Yugoslav republics

For refugees from Syria and other countries, Slovenia is a transit zone through which they mostly travel to Western and Northern Europe. IDPs from regions affected by armed conflicts are registered in Slovenia, their biometric data is taken, they are provided with seats on trains, and they are sent to Austria, Germany, Norway and other countries.

Yes, indeed, Slovenia has a relatively low crime rate when compared, for example, with France or the UK, but the situation should not be idealized either. Since the beginning of the year, my still unfinished house almost in the center of Ljubljana has already become the target of thieves twice. I had to install a fence and burglar alarm. Is this synonymous with complete security? I doubt. After conversations with police officers and security company employees, studying criminal statistics, which are freely available on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, there were even fewer reasons for idealization.

Elena

http://www.blog.sibiz.eu/ru/2015/11/16/siriyskie-bezhentsy-v-slovenii/

Canada

In addition to the fact that Canada is the Country of the maple leaf, hockey and unique natural landscapes, it is also an extremely safe place to live. The way the country's authorities ensure the protection of its own citizens can be felt by any tourist upon entering the territory of the state: the customs service will not allow perishable foods, weapons, drugs, explosives, goods intended for resale, seeds and plants into Canada. Public order on the streets is ensured by a large number of police officers, who recommend that visitors be more careful on the outskirts of megacities - Montreal or Ottawa - where currency scammers, pickpockets, or individuals simply unfriendly to foreigners are sometimes encountered.

Canada is a multinational and multicultural country in which representatives of many different nations, religions and community groups. Canadian society is not affected by xenophobia, social intolerance and racial prejudice. The country's economy is rapidly developing, new jobs are being created, living standards are rising, and social standards are rising.

Canada is rightfully considered one of the safest countries in the world

For tourists or residents of Canada planning to travel around the country by car in winter time, it would be useful to find out the weather forecast in the area where the trip will take place: in some areas, for example, on the Atlantic coast, storms and snowstorms occur quite often in winter.

Switzerland

In Switzerland, it is generally accepted that the level of security in the country is not always directly dependent on the number of law enforcement officers of the state, therefore, per 100 thousand population of the confederation today there are slightly more than two hundred police officers (less - only in Iceland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Hungary). This fact does not prevent Switzerland from constantly being included in the lists of the safest countries in Europe and the world. The country's authorities use public monitoring tools extremely effectively to prevent crimes.

When it comes to the level of security and the degree of social protection, Switzerland is always guaranteed to take one of the first places. This is due to the fact that people here intuitively value the level of their personal security very highly, adding to the political stability of modern Switzerland.

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Foreigners living in Switzerland, as a rule, communicate and maintain friendly relations with fellow migrants, since local residents are considered somewhat aloof, withdrawn and not dynamic enough.

Swiss authorities effectively use public monitoring tools to prevent crimes

Ireland

There is far less violent crime in Ireland than in the rest of the British Isles. Cases of street crime or racial conflicts, if they occur, are extremely rare, and compliance with basic precautions is usually enough to feel completely safe both in the capital, Dublin, and in the Irish provinces. A driver who violates traffic rules may come to the attention of a local police officer; sometimes checks of transported luggage take place on the roads. Living in Ireland is more convenient and safer if you have an insurance policy, which may be required in case of visiting a medical facility. Behind Last year about 2.6% of Irish people confirmed that they were victims various kinds crimes and illegal actions: European average - 4%.

Irish people often spend their leisure time socializing in pubs with friends

The most dangerous countries

The most dangerous countries to live in in 2017 include:

• Syria;
• Afghanistan;
• Iraq;
• South Sudan;
• Yemen;
• Somalia;
• Libya;
• Sudan;
• Central African Republic.

Safe cities in Russia

Sociological research conducted in 2017 by various analytical agencies indicated a trend towards changing the stereotypes that existed in the 90s and early 2000s regarding the safety of Russian cities. The capital of Chechnya, Grozny, which for many years was the center of armed conflict, is today recognized as the safest city in the Russian Federation by both specialists and local residents. The list of leaders among the safest cities in Russia today includes Sochi, which in former times was considered one of the gangster centers. How do such transformations occur?

Grozny

Residents of the Chechen capital believe that today you can walk along the streets of their city at any time of the day without fear of own safety. Experts can confirm that this is not a banal desire to present your hometown in a favorable light, but that is how it is. There was a war in the republic for a long time, the level of terrorism exceeded all acceptable standards, and more than serious government funds were allocated to eliminate the consequences of hostilities. The results of such investments can be considered economic and political stability in the republic, as well as Grozny’s leadership in ratings assessing the safety of Russian cities. The monoethnic nature of the population of Grozny plays a role: the traditional social structure in such cases is, as a rule, an additional factor of stability and security.

Residents of the Chechen capital believe that today you can walk along the streets of their city at any time of the day without fear for your own safety

Nizhnevartovsk

For the second year in a row, Nizhnevartovsk, one of the oil centers of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, is among the top ten most secure cities in the country in terms of safety. The city is a little over 100 years old; the period of intensive development of oil fields in the Nizhnevartovsk region dates back to the 60s of the last century. Since then, the city has turned into an extremely comfortable and safe place to live, although, according to local residents, gang violence (usually involving Caucasians) still happens in Nizhnevartovsk, but they do not pose any particular threat to the life and peace of ordinary citizens.

Nizhnevartovsk is among the top ten most secure cities in the country for the second year in a row

Saransk

In addition to the image of one of the safest cities in Russia for living, Saransk, the center of Mordovia, has a firmly established reputation as a leader among the most comfortable cities in the country. The majority of the population of Saransk works in mechanical engineering, metalworking and instrument making enterprises. It should be said that most of the crimes committed in Mordovia also occur in Saransk, however, law enforcement agencies manage to respond in a timely manner to emerging threats and localize or prevent pockets of lawlessness. Thanks to high security indicators, Saransk was included in the number of cities that will host the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Saransk will host matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Sochi

Today, many people call Sochi the second capital of the country, due to the fact that it is here that many meetings of the Russian leadership with foreign guests and partners take place, and international scientific, youth, and sports forums are held. For the Winter Olympics, which took place in Sochi in 2014, many of the most modern infrastructure and sports facilities were built in the city. Of course, all this would be impossible without compliance with security measures at the highest level. Among other things, Sochi continues to be one of the main Russian beach resorts.

Sochi continues to be one of the main Russian beach resorts

Murmansk

In the 90s of the last century, Murmansk, like many other Russian cities, was filled with criminal elements who were actively dividing up zones of influence. Today the city lives calmly, enterprises operate stably, the largest of which is the Murmansk sea fishing port, among the new and most promising projects is the development of a gas field in the Barents Sea, which is being carried out by the ArcticMorNeftegazrazvedka company. Residents of the city receive quite decent salaries by Russian standards, cooperate with the authorities on improving urban infrastructure, and consider their city worthy of being in the top ten safest cities in the country.

in the 90s of the last century, Murmansk, like many other Russian cities, was overcrowded with criminal elements

Armavir

Armavir is a small town in the Krasnodar region with a population of 190 thousand people. Russians, Armenians, Jews and many other nationalities live here, but disputes on interethnic grounds never arise. Armavir has deservedly found itself among the safest cities in Russia: the level of street crime in the city is much lower than the national average; a special intelligent video surveillance system has been in operation for several years now, making it possible to record not only traffic violations, but also the state of the environment and other offenses. A pilot project called “Safe City”, implemented several years ago, made it possible to radically change the situation with violations of law and order in Armavir. “Citizen-Police” terminals installed on city streets are designed so that at any time an injured citizen can contact the police or report an impending crime.

The capital of Chuvashia is Cheboksary - a city with 460 thousand people, developed mechanical engineering, electric power, and light industry. Citizens feel quite protected thanks to measures taken by the administration, for example, such as the implementation of the “Safe City” project, as a result of which 2,130 CCTV cameras were installed on the streets of Cheboksary. Now law enforcement officers have the opportunity to monitor the situation in courtyards, schools, kindergartens around the clock, and quickly respond to attempted offenses. The total calculation of points reflecting the state of security in the city brings Cheboksary to seventh position in the ranking in 2017.

the capital of Chuvashia - Cheboksary - has developed mechanical engineering, electric power, and light industry

Surgut

Another representative of the Khanty-Mansiysk Okrug, claiming to be the safest city in the country, Surgut, is located on the eighth line of the list. The most surprising thing is that back in 2006, Surgut ranked first in Russia in crime. Unprecedented measures taken by law enforcement agencies in the region. transformed the city from a criminal capital into a comfortable, calm and safe industrial center of Siberia. In terms of industrial development, Surgut is one of the Russian leaders; the basis of the economy is oil production and oil refining enterprises. Salaries in the city are among the highest in the country, environmental issues are controlled by the authorities and enterprise managers.

Surgut is ranked eighth in the list of the safest cities in Russia

Nizhnekamsk

Nizhnekamsk is one of the youngest Russian cities, built in the 60s of the last century. The city-forming enterprise of Nizhnekamsk - the petrochemical plant - in 2017 celebrates the 50th anniversary of its commissioning. From the very beginning of its existence, the city solved its main problem - environmental. In the 80s, Nizhnekamsk was recognized as the most polluted city in the country. Today the situation has changed dramatically: conservation issues environment- among the priorities for the region. The crime level in the city has always remained extremely low - there have never been mafia structures in Nizhnekamsk, law enforcement agencies confidently control the situation, residents are not afraid to walk the streets at any time of the day.

Video: Nizhnekamsk from a bird's eye view

Kirov

Kirov closes the top ten safest cities in Russia in 2017. Crime was relatively safe here even in the 90s: a quiet, calm province, unattractive to all sorts of adventurers.

Video: why Kirov residents love their city

The most dangerous cities

The list of safe cities in the country in 2017 is completed by:

• Volgograd;
• Mines;
• Astrakhan;
• Novokuznetsk;
• Omsk;
• Chita;
• Saratov;
• Nizhny Tagil;
• Balashikha;
• Permian.

Living in these cities requires additional security measures.

According to authoritative international rating agencies, Russia cannot yet compete with the most developed countries of the world in matters of ensuring the safety of living on its territory. Of course, any, even the most objective rating can be assessed with a certain degree of skepticism, since the same phenomena can be looked at in different ways: for example, if you conduct a survey of residents of the Russian outback on the topic of where in the world they feel the most protected, then with a high degree of probability we can assume that the answer will be - definitely in one’s homeland. But, nevertheless, world public opinion is formed today on the basis of statistical data offered by influential Western sociological organizations that determine state security standards. Among Russian cities, settlements that are more or less safe for life are also distinguished: it is characteristic that the country’s largest megacities are not among the leaders in terms of residential safety.

Every year the UN publishes a report containing ratings of the most favorable countries to live in. The assessment is carried out from the point of view of general well-being, public health, level of general education, life expectancy, etc.
We offer you the top 10 countries where, from the UN point of view, people live most comfortably.

10. New Zealand

Residents of this country live the longest - on average 82 years. When there are blue mountains around you, amazing wild nature and such fabulous views - you can live happily ever after.

9. Canada

Canada has the highest level of education - 68% of residents have higher education and work in their specialty.
In addition, Canada is a real paradise for those who love to travel. There are a huge number of beautiful national parks for every taste, with rocky mountains and wide open spaces.

8. USA

There is one of the highest levels of financial well-being here. The average annual income for the average American is approximately $51,843.

7. Ireland

The country with the most low level crime. In addition, the fewest suicides occur here - 1.2 per 1000.

6. Germany

People with the highest health indicators live here. The average life expectancy of Germans is approximately 83 years.

5. Netherlands

This state is often called the country of equals. It has the lowest level of income inequality between different segments of the population and has continued to decline since the mid-90s. There are also 30,000 km of bike paths in the Netherlands. If you are thinking about moving, be sure to buy a bicycle.

4. Denmark

Education and healthcare in Denmark are completely free. The difference in wages between men and women in the country is 15%. This figure continues to decline due to labor protests. In the USA, for example, this ratio sometimes reaches 64%.

3. Switzerland

A country that produces so many types of the most varied chocolate cannot, by definition, be unhappy :) Switzerland has one of the most affordable educations in the world. Tuition fees in many educational institutions equals only $1000.

2. Australia

Over the past ten years, the Australian government has been systematically increasing investment in education. As a result, today, the majority of Australians study for up to 20 years.
Australia also has a very low level of environmental pollution from human waste, despite the national love for massive barbecue parties.

1. Norway

For the second decade in a row, this country ranks first in the ranking. There is a high level of education, social well-being, personal freedom and security, as well as high life expectancy.
It is believed that climbing one of the local mountains called Skala takes away all of a person's worries and concerns. Maybe this is the whole secret of the Norwegians?)

1. Frequent travel around the world.
2. Studying various UN ratings and companies specializing in similar things.

In this article we will look at a country that the best way suitable for living in 2019. In addition, you will find out which state is suitable depending on your needs.

All information is based on data from BAV Consulting, US News & World Report.

In determining the best country, up to 65 criteria were used to compile the characteristics of each state. The following factors had a particular influence:

1. The quality of life.
2. Cultural influence.
3. Opportunities for organization own business and so on.

The assessment process took into account 60 countries.

Norway

1. Healthcare.
2. Lifespan.
3. Average income level.
4. Education.

After Norway are Australia and Switzerland. The leading country is also one of the most prosperous countries in the world according to the Legatum Institute.

The main factors shaping the good image of the kingdom are the amazing landscapes, mountains and sea fjords.

Germany

Now let's look at the best countries according to the results of a joint study of specialized companies that we mentioned at the beginning of the article.

The state is ahead of its competitors in every respect. This leaves the UK and Canada behind. The research results were announced at the World Economic Forum.

The country was given high marks based on numerous factors, including the following advantages:

1. Good conditions for organizing a business.
2. Excellent infrastructure.
3. Quality education.
4. Qualified workers.

As for the “strength” factor, Germany has a fairly powerful military potential and shows regular economic growth.

Editor Brian Kelly noted that the United States ranked fourth in the ranking, also demonstrating military power and cultural influence. In addition, America is experiencing a decline in the quality of education. In this parameter, the USA is ahead of countries such as the UK and Canada.

Best country for quality of life

To determine the quality of life, the following indicators were primarily taken into account:

1. Safety.
2. Level of economic security.
3. Income distribution.
4. Quality of healthcare.

After Canada, the best countries are:

1. Sweden.
2. Australia.
3. Netherlands.
4. New Zealand.

The lowest standard of living was noted in the following countries:

1. Iran.
2. Russia.
3. Algeria.
4. Ukraine.
5. Egypt.

The result of these findings was that in these countries there are big problems with the personal safety of citizens. In addition, states lack economic opportunities.

Iran and Pakistan are the least favorable countries for raising children and starting a family.

Best country for women

USNews & World Report notes that Denmark is the best place for women. Denmark ranks second in the list of the best countries for children. Sweden is listed first.

Denmark has high taxation, long winters and sunset at 4pm. However, this does not interfere with the fair half of the sex living in the country. Experts say that it is here quality system social security. This includes good education and healthcare. All this is provided free of charge.

Gender equality is based on a well-organized structure of severance pay and maternity leave. This is confirmed by a recent Eurostat study, the authors of which named Danish pensioners the happiest in Europe.

Where is the best place to raise a child?

Various countries are trying their best to support young families, but Sweden does this best. The standards and norms here cause great indignation on the part of the United States. After all, in America there are no paid leaves for the birth of a child in the family.

Sweden offers new parents up to 480 days of leave, 60 of which go to the father. In addition, the family is provided with a monthly payment for the child. Parents also have their working hours reduced until the child reaches the age of 8 years. All this information is available on the website Sweden.se - this is the official resource of Sweden.

Most parents argue that such a system makes it possible to provide the proper level of support to both mother and father, because raising a child involves many surprises that the mother is not always able to cope with and the opportunity to take time off from work is extremely important for the father. important point. As for other countries, families think about having children after achieving some career advancement.

Where is the best place for citizens?

Definitely in Sweden. This state has the best system of caring for the population. As the results of a US News study show, the death penalty is prohibited here. Sweden has introduced a ban on corporal punishment of children.

In addition to the leader, this list includes:

1. Canada.
2. Denmark.
3. Netherlands.
4. Great Britain.

It is interesting to note that the USA did not even make it into the top ten with its values ​​​​about freedom and so on.

Environment is Sweden

Surely everyone is familiar with the expression of the founder of the environmental movement, Barry Commoner - “the goal of science is not to conquer nature, but to live in harmony with it.” This statement previously looked very radical. But now this is the slogan of many who advocate preserving the environment.

Many countries striving to ensure good ecology are in a constant struggle for world primacy in this matter. The leader of the rating according to this criterion is Sweden. In assessing this indicator, the following factors were taken into account:

1. Attitude of citizens to the state of the environment.
2. Innovation.
3. The attitude of the population towards their health.

As a result, conclusions suggest themselves. Sweden is a country where the population is conscious of their health and cares about the environment.

All results are confirmed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, whose participants rate Sweden's environmental performance quite highly. The country's population breathes clean air and drinks exclusively high-quality water.

The vast majority of respondents participating in surveys from US News & Report note that almost all European countries have good environmental conditions. This fact is confirmed by the fact that 11 European countries were included in the green rating and all were in the top 20 of this list.

Best Country to Travel – Brazil

Research by US News & World Report has shown that Brazil is a favorable destination for tourism. One of the largest states on the South American continent is in great demand among travelers. Rio de Janeiro attracts a huge number of people to the famous carnival from all over the world. Everyone who loves beach holiday, you simply must visit the beaches of Brazil, because it has the longest coastline.

Canada and Turkey are in the top 20.

When researching the best countries to travel to, the following factors were taken into account:

1. Attitude towards tourists.
2. Climate.
3. Nature.

The financial viability of the country plays a minimal role in such studies. The economic situation in Portugal, Greece, Spain and Italy leaves much to be desired, but this does not prevent these states from conquering the top 10 best tourism destinations.

Bottom line

In conclusion, we note that the best country in all respects in 2019 is Germany. If your emigration goals involve starting a family, having children, and you are also concerned about personal safety and social security, then Sweden will be your priority state for residence.

As for travel, every self-respecting tourist simply must visit Brazil.

In order to assess the prospects of each country considered in the ranking, you just need to go on some kind of trip and, if possible, communicate with local population. This approach will give you more information that interests you at the moment.

This page presents the most peaceful and calm countries for 2018. Previously, it was decided not to create a new page each time, but just change this one. I have already published ratings of countries around the world for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, followed by the long-awaited rating of the next year, 2018.

Or the most peaceful countries are ranked from first to last and criminal, respectively. The ranking was taken from the Vision of Humanity website, which is compiled by humanity from all over the world. In parentheses, each country indicates how many steps it has risen or fallen since the previous year. The safest countries are the countries of Scandinavia and Europe, however, as always :) This year, many countries have soared sharply, some up and some down. The African Gambia was especially surprised: it rose by as much as 34 steps, as well as the African Togo: it fell by 36 steps. But Russia is still close to 10th place in terms of the most criminal countries, and has not distinguished itself much since last year. However, over the past 25 years it has always been like this... And Ukraine remains inferior to Russia, from the moment Poroshenko came to power. I wonder what it will look like in the future? Wait and see.

Rating of countries of the world 2018

1. Iceland (0)
2. New Zealand (0)
3. Austria (+1)
4. Portugal (-1)
5. Denmark (0)
6. Canada (+2)
7. Czech Republic (-1)
8. Singapore (+13)
9. Japan (+2)
10. Ireland (0)
11. Slovenia (-4)
12. Switzerland (-3)
13. Austria (-1)
14. Sweden (+4)
15. Finland (+2)
16. Norway (-2)
17. Germany (-1)
18. Hungary (-3)
19. Butane (-6)
20. Mauritius (+2)
21. Belgium (-2)
22. Slovakia (+4)
23. Netherlands (Holland) (-3)
24. Romania (+1)
25. Malaysia (+4)
26. Bulgaria (+2)
27. Croatia (+4)
28. Chile (-4)
29. Botswana (-2)
30. Spain (-7)
31. Latvia (+1)
32. Poland (+1)
33. Estonia (+3)
34. Taiwan (+6)
35. Sierra Leone (+4)
36. Lithuania (+1)
37. Uruguay (-2)
38. Italy (0)
39. Madagascar (+5)
40. Costa Rica (-6)
41. Ghana (+2)
42. Kuwait (+16)
43. Namibia (+7)
44. Malawi (+4)
45. United United Arab Emirates (+20)
46. ​​Laos (-1)
47. Mongolia (-1)
48. Zambia (-6)
49. Korea (South Korea) (-2)
50. Panama (-1)
51. Tanzania (+3)
52. Albania (+5)
53. Senegal (+7)
54. Serbia (+2)
55. Indonesia (-3)
56. Qatar (-26)
57. UK (-16)
58. Montenegro (+9)
59. East Timor (-6)
60. Vietnam (-1)
61. France (-10)
62. Cyprus (+2)
63. Liberia (+19)
64. Moldova (Republic of Moldova) (+2)
65. Equatorial Guinea (-4)
66. Argentina (-11)
67. Sri Lanka (+13)
68. Nicaragua (+6)
69. Benin (+10)
70. Kazakhstan (+2)
71. Morocco (+4)
72. Swaziland (+5)
73. Oman (+3)
74. Peru (+3)
75. Ecuador (-9)
76. Gambia (+34)
77. Paraguay (-9)
78. Tunisia (-9)
79. Greece (-6)
80. Burkina Faso (+11)
81. Cuba (+7)
82. Guyana (-1)
83. Angola (+17)
84. Nepal (+9)
85. Trinidad and Tobago (+13)
86. Mozambique (-8)
87. Macedonia (+15)
88. Haiti (-5)
89. Bosnia and Herzegovina (-4)
90. Jamaica (+2)
91. Dominican Republic (+8)
92. Kosovo (-16)
93. Bangladesh (-9)
94. Bolivia (-8)
95. Gabon (-8)
96. Guinea (0)
97. Cambodia (-8)
98. Jordan (-3)
99. Togo (-36)
100. Papua New Guinea (-3)
101. Belarus (Republic of Belarus) (+2)
102. Georgia (-8)
103. Rwanda (+10)
104. Lesotho (-14)
105. Uzbekistan (-4)
106. Brazil (+2)
107. Uganda (-2)
108. Kyrgyzstan (+3)
109. Algeria (0)
110. Ivory Coast (+11)
111. Guatemala (+6)
112. China (+4)
113. Thailand (+7)
114. Tajikistan (+4)
115. Djibouti (-8)
116. Guinea-Bissau (-6)
117. El Salvador (-2)
118. Honduras (-12)
119. Turkmenistan (Turkmenistan) (0)
120. Armenia (-8)
121. United States of America (-7)
122. Myanmar (-18)
123. Kenya (+2)
124. Zimbabwe (+3)
125. South Africa (-2)
126. Congo (-2)
127. Mauritania (+1)
128. Niger (-2)
129. Saudi Arabia (+4)
130. Behrain (+1)
131. Iran (-2)
132. Azerbaijan (0)
133. Cameroon (-3)
134. Burundi (+7)
135. Chad (0)
136. India (+1)
137. Philippines (+1)
138. Eritrea (-2)
139. Ethiopia (-5)
140. Mexico (+2)
141. Palestine (New)
142. Egypt (-3)
143. Venezuela (0)
144. Mali (-4)
145. Colombia (0)
146. Israel (-2)
147. Lebanon (0)
148. Nigeria (0)
149. Türkiye (-3)
150. DPRK (North Korea) (-1)
151. Pakistan (0)
152. Ukraine (+1)
153. Sudan (+2)
154. Russia (-4)
155. Central African Republic (-1)
156. Democratic Republic Congo (-4)
157. Libya (-1)
158. Yemen (0)
159. Somalia (-2)
160. Iraq (0)
161. South Sudan (-2)
162. Afghanistan (-1)
163. Syria (-1)

Most people looking at a map of the globe have the illusion of freely choosing a place to live. It seems to point your finger at random where all year round It’s warm, buy a ticket, pack your suitcase and go to meet a piece of paradise. But in reality, there are countries that you shouldn’t go to for a better life.

By what criteria is the danger of countries determined?

According to recent studies, it is customary to evaluate a country according to four main criteria:

1. Level of medical care;
2. Accidents of local transport;
3. Street crime indicators;
4. The degree of activity of terrorist groups.

There is also a Global Peace Index, which is calculated using a number of indicators and helps determine the level of danger or security of the country in question. For example:

• by the number of internal and external conflicts of the state;
• by the level of political instability within the country and in the international arena;
• by the number of murders in the country;
• on external and internal circulation of weapons and their availability;
• and according to other criteria.

Today, many countries create their own ratings of dangerous places for their citizens. Due to the difficult political situation, there is increased risk for the life of representatives of certain nationalities in different parts of the world. For this reason, ratings compiled by experts from various countries, may differ.

List of the most dangerous countries

For women

The level of danger of a state for the female population is analyzed using indicators such as social status, level of violence, access to education and qualified medical care. Based on these data, we can identify 10 countries in which you should thank God for being lucky enough to be born a man.

1.Afghanistan

Here there is a mortality rate during childbirth of about 10%, 9 out of 10 women cannot read, and almost 2/3 are forced into marriage.

Afghanistan is a dangerous place not only for women; interethnic conflicts often occur in this state, affecting uninvolved foreign citizens

2. Congo

In this country, the level of sexual violence against women and even girls is beyond statistics, and medical care is completely absent. Therefore, pregnancy becomes a game of survival.

During the armed conflicts in the Congo, tens of thousands of women and girls were subjected to sexual violence. Today, the practice of forcibly conscripting women into armed groups as field “wives” is widespread.

3. Pakistan

The concept of “honor killing” is widespread - within a family, men can take the lives of women if there is the slightest suspicion that they have tarnished the reputation of the family.

4. India

Kidnappings of girls are common in this country.

Women in India are often turned into human commodities: they are kidnapped and raped, and investigations into crimes related to violations of the rights of the fairer sex are extremely slow.

5. Somalia

The huge number of rapes and lack of medical care put this state on the list of the most dangerous. In addition, female circumcision is still practiced here, as a result of which girls die.

Pregnancy for a Somali woman is a game of survival. Due to the fact that there is virtually no medical infrastructure in Somalia, women often simply do not survive after childbirth

6. Guatemala

Women have no rights here; domestic violence is almost the norm.

7. Iraq

Real hell and gender discrimination.

8. Chad

Women have no rights; here they are married off when they are barely 10-12 years old.

9. Sudan

Attempts are being made to pass laws to protect women's rights, but this does not prevent the terrible number of abductions, violence and murders.

10. Mali

Circumcision and forced marriage are still practiced in this country.

For both sexes

There are also places where the risk to life is equally high for both sexes. This sad list includes countries where you can not only get yourself into trouble, but there is also a high probability of never returning home.

Gaza Strip

In this territory there is a high risk of falling under accidental fire or being taken hostage by terrorists.

Sudan

The country lives in conditions of extreme poverty, so the population is consumed by terrorism.

Somalia

Being here is equally dangerous for both sexes due to the huge number of kidnappings of foreigners for ransom.

Iraq

Constant military clashes within the country have led to the fact that armed criminals feel confident and unpunished.

Colombia

Regular kidnappings, murders and colossal volumes of drug trafficking have made the country very dangerous for living and tourism.

List of safest countries

Unfortunately, none of the countries former USSR did not even make it into the top ten ranking of the safest states with favorable living conditions.

Denmark

Excellent social programs for the population, low crime rates and minimal risk of natural disasters are all reasons why this country Better conditions for life.

A high standard of living, excellent climatic conditions, a low percentage of crimes committed per year - all this turns Denmark into a desirable place to live.

Iceland

Untouched nature and zero level crime gives confidence and peace of mind.

Luxembourg

This tiny country has a very developed per capita economy.

New Zealand

Stable economy, isolation from the flow of immigrants, absence of political unrest and beautiful landscapes make this country a paradise.

Norway

A state with a strong economy and political system, social programs that work well, and the crime rate is minimal - for these reasons many would like to live here.

Having studied crime levels in countries, experts have compiled a rating of places where tourists can feel safe.

• Cyprus. Cases of theft or attacks on tourists are almost never recorded.
• Singapore. Security is maintained here by strict laws.
• New Zealand. Tourists have something to see here, but there are no poisonous insects and snakes, and the crime rate can be called miserable.
• Ireland. A country with the lowest crime rate, cases of attacks on tourists are very rare.
• Iceland. Murders are rare here, and prisoners are even allowed to go home on weekends, which has no effect on crime statistics.

Interestingly, in the ranking of the most favorable countries for living, Russia, according to 2019 data, was not even included in the first 50 places and took 61st position. It was left behind by the countries of the former USSR: Belarus (58th place), Estonia (36th place) and Kazakhstan (47th place).

Highest crime rate

If there are countries in which crime can be compared to childish pranks, then chances are that at the other end of this scale there are truly hellish places.

• Mexico. The power of drug cartels in this country is strong, which is why crime is rampant in the country.

• Ethiopia. The extreme poverty of the people has led to the fact that foreigners are often kidnapped here. Car windows are broken to steal the contents.
• Cote d'Ivoire. Civil War has led the country to a state of poverty, there is no law.
• Chad. The only hope for the residents is cattle breeding and agriculture. People here are kidnapped for ransom and for the purpose of cannibalism.
• Lebanon. A formerly prosperous state, today, due to political and religious contradictions, is unable to curb the wave of unpunished crime.
• Yemen. State dictatorship, Islamist restrictions and government collaboration with criminal gangs have led to the country being listed as a high-risk location.

• Zimbabwe. The collapsed economy has turned the state into a terrible corner of the earth.

Loyal attitude towards sexual minorities

Today, a flow of migrants with non-traditional orientation is sent to countries where people can feel free. The leaders are several countries that they choose most often to live in.

• Netherlands
• Iceland
• Canada
• Spain
• Great Britain
• Ireland
• Belgium
• Australia
• Malta
• Uruguay

It is interesting that some countries did not participate in the survey and research, since for religious and other reasons it is impossible to study this issue in them. Among these states were Iran, Bahrain, Tajikistan, the UAE and others.

In search of a better life or for the sake of adventure, you can find a reliable corner of paradise, but there is also the risk of finding a final refuge that will seem like hell. Everyone is free to decide whether to pack their bags or think before going on the road.