Which countries are the most peaceful in the world?
The annual report, produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), looked at militarisation, conflict and leadership, as well as other factors, across 163 countries.
MOST PEACEFUL COUNTRIES
1Iceland
2New Zealand
3Portugal
4Austria
5Denmark
6Canada
7Singapore
8Slovenia
9Japan
10Czech Republic
Iceland remained unchallenged as the most peaceful country in the world, a title it has held since 2008.
It is followed by New Zealand and Portugal, a new entry into the top spots.
At the bottom of the list, Afghanistan replaced Syria as the least peaceful country.
Syria is now the second least peaceful country, followed by South Sudan and Yemen.
The average country score improved by 0.09 per cent, with 86 countries getting better and 76 deteriorating.
Bhutan is the most improved country in the top 20, rising 43 places in the past 12 years.
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