A map showing countries ranked by their Global Peace Index, with Afghanistan scoring worst and Iceland best. The bottom 10 countries are listed left and the top 10 right
Daily Mail: Iceland is the most peaceful nation on Earth and world 'peacefulness' has improved for the first time in five years, according to new global rankings
* Iceland, New Zealand and Portugal were the top three in the Global Peace Index
* Afghanistan moved below Syria to come bottom, with South Sudan third-worst
* America's ranking also fell as the report's authors cited growing 'polarisation'
Iceland has held its position as the most 'peaceful' nation on Earth, according to this year's Global Peace Index.
In addition, the world's overall 'peacefulness' has improved for the first time in five years - although only marginally.
Afghanistan was bottom of the list, moving below even Syria, while South Sudan, Yemen and Iraq were all in the bottom five.
The report measures the 'peacefulness' of 163 countries with a range of measures including military spending and deaths from conflict and terrorism, as well as an estimated economic cost of violence.
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WNU Editor: Russia is less peaceful than Venezuela or North Korea?!?!?!?! This is so bogus. Bit for those who are interested, the Global Peace Index report is here .... Global Peace Index 2019.
More News On The Global Peace Index Report For 2019
The 10 Least Peaceful Countries in the World -- US News and World Report
The 10 Most Peaceful Countries in the World -- US News and World Report
The World Is Slightly More Peaceful Than a Year Ago -- US News and World Report
Cost Of Violence Around The World Estimated At $14 Trillion A Year, With U.S. Facing Biggest Bill -- Forbes
Annual global index rates U.S. 128th most peaceful nation on earth -- Washington Times
Study Ranks Afghanistan As World's Least Peaceful Country, Points To 'De-Escalation' In Ukraine -- RFE
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