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World's safest country' is full of ridiculously beautiful places to visit

The mountains, lava fields and coastline of Iceland, as well as the aurora borealis which regular lights up the sky, make it a beautiful country to visit anytime of the year.

The world's safest country has been announced - and it is packed full of exciting places to visit and intriguing dishes to eat.

Each year the Global Peace Index from the Institute of Economics and Peace analyses all of the countries in the world based on metrics including violent crime, terrorism, international conflict and societal safety and dangers.

This year Iceland topped the list for a remarkable 14th year in the row - and there are some ridiculously beautiful places to visit if you're planning a holiday.

The small island nation has a tight knit population, incredibly high standard of living and very low crime rates, making it a very safe and welcoming environment.

Woman enjoys spa in hot spring Blue Lagoon in Iceland
Iceland's natural springs are always popular with visitors (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The country has some of the world’s lowest military spending and conflict rates as well.

While safety may not be the quality people think of first when choosing a place to visit, Iceland is also blessed with a series of fantastic tourist attractions.

The top ten safest countries in the world

  1. Iceland
  2. New Zealand
  3. Denmark
  4. Portugal
  5. Slovenia
  6. Austria
  7. Switzerland
  8. Ireland
  9. Czech Republic
  10. Canada

Visitors will be able to see an incredible range of natural wonder as they make their way across a country carved up by glacial rivers, lava fields and mountains.

Iceland's stunning Black Sand Beach is one of the country’s top rated attractions on Tripadvisor, due to its jagged skyline formed from boiling hot lava.

One visitor recently gushed: “This is an amazing and spectacular beach. The cliffs and sea caves with their variety of basalt columns of all sizes and twists are mesmerising.”

Many tourists choose to rent a car and drive the country’s Ring Road which offers outstanding views of glaciers, waterfalls and coastlines.


© Travel Reporter

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