1: Japan

2: Slovenia This small European country, with a population of just 2.1 million, is one of the world’s safest, greenest and cleanest, making it an attractive destination for a long weekend.

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3: Portugal Rising by one place since 2022, Portugal remains one of the world’s safest countries thanks to low crime rates and political stability. That said, it’s worth keeping your wits about you in the big cities, as pickpocketing and petty theft are not uncommon.

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4: Singapore Singapore's society is very safe thanks to political stability, low crime rates, a transparent legal system and a reliable police force. Singapore has famously strict laws (notoriously the sale of chewing gum has been illegal since 1992), which some say help keep its crime levels low.

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New Zealand topped the Asia-Pacific region and had sky-high scores for safety and security. The stunning destination is especially known for the breathtaking scenery that featured in the Lord of the Rings franchise.

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A visit to Ireland wouldn't be complete without sampling a pint of Guinness, and the Guinness Storehouse is high on many tourists' lists when they touch down in Dublin.

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7: Iraq

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8:Somalia

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1: Japan

There's plenty else to entice visitors to Japan too. From the neon lights of Tokyo and the temples of Kyoto to skiing in northern Hokkaido, the country is an intriguing blend of ancient and ultra-modern.

2: Slovenia This small European country, with a population of just 2.1 million, is one of the world’s safest, greenest and cleanest, making it an attractive destination for a long weekend.

3: Portugal Rising by one place since 2022, Portugal remains one of the world’s safest countries thanks to low crime rates and political stability. That said, it’s worth keeping your wits about you in the big cities, as pickpocketing and petty theft are not uncommon.

4: Singapore Singapore's society is very safe thanks to political stability, low crime rates, a transparent legal system and a reliable police force. Singapore has famously strict laws (notoriously the sale of chewing gum has been illegal since 1992), which some say help keep its crime levels low.

New Zealand topped the Asia-Pacific region and had sky-high scores for safety and security. The stunning destination is especially known for the breathtaking scenery that featured in the Lord of the Rings franchise.

5: New Zealand

A visit to Ireland wouldn't be complete without sampling a pint of Guinness, and the Guinness Storehouse is high on many tourists' lists when they touch down in Dublin.

6: Ireland

7: Iraq

Despite moving up the Global Peace Index in recent years, Iraq is still the tenth most dangerous country in the world. The improvement is mostly down to the decline of Islamic State group (or ISIS) influence in the country, alongside a general increase in political stability.

8:Somalia

Somalia has been in a state of near-perpetual civil war. In 2012 a new government was installed, but it failed to secure peace.