While it may seem like several parts of the world are in turmoil, the truth is things really aren’t that bad everywhere. The 13thannual Global Peace Index was just released, and shockingly, for the first time in five years the average level of global peacefulness has actually increased. Click here for the full list and article.
Top Ten Most Peaceful Countries
- Iceland
- New Zealand
- Portugal
- Austria
- Denmark
- Canada
- Singapore
- Slovenia
- Japan
- Czech Republic
As for the least peaceful nation, the report says it’s Afghanistan, replacing Syria which held the spot last year.
Ten Least Peaceful Nations
- Afghanistan
- Syria
- South Sudan
- Yemen
- Iraq
- Somalia
- Central African Republic
- Libya
- Dem. Rep. Of the Congo
- Russia