- These are the safest countries for visitors, according to the World Tourism Forum's 2017 Tourism Competition report. The most important criterion for measuring safety is the incidence of terrorism that occurred between 2010 and 2012, with the same number of deaths and injuries occurring at the same time.
The report also looked at the cost of business terrorism, the cost of crime and the violence in business as well as the reliability of the police. Here are the top 10 countries for safety and security.
1. Finland
Finland has dropped to 11 places compared to last year, but it remains the safest country in the world for visitors. With tourist attractions like the Northern Hemisphere, the Midnight Sun Film Festival in Sodankylä, Lapland, and the world's finest saunas, this is the world's premier holiday destination.
2. The United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates has welcomed 14.4 million international visitors by 2015. In addition to becoming the second safest safe haven in the world, dining, shopping with beaches in the Gulf Persia is the reason to attract tourists to this country.
3. Iceland
The popularity of Iceland with international tourists has exploded in recent years, so the title of third safe destination is just a reward for the land's reputation. Coming to Iceland, you can enjoy watching the northern lights, soak in the clear blue water lagoons, enjoy glaciers, gorgeous waterfalls and swim next to whales.
4. Oman
Although Yemen, Oman's neighbor, has suffered many dire conflicts in recent years, Oman is the fourth safest city in the world as Oman has the lowest terror ratings in the world. bridge. Nature lovers will enjoy the steep sand dunes and turquoise waters, while cultural lovers will not miss the local markets of Nizwa and the ancient fortresses.
5. Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the countries with the lowest levels of terror in the world. One thing to keep in mind during your visit is that the counterfeit currency is quite popular. However, do not let this worry make you miss a visit to Pak Tai Pagoda on Cheung Chau Island, or "flee" from the city to rest on the beach of Repulse Bay.
6. Singapore
Singapore has relatively safe scores: relatively low crime and business crime (ranked seventh), high-confidence police (fourth) and third lowest murder rate in the world. You can visit the museum, shop, or wander in colorful Peranakan houses
7. Norway
Ranked at seventh place in Norway, with police ratings ranked fifth and number 10 murder cases. For nature lovers, visit the bays. Famous or engaged in one of 18 national tourist routes. For a more cultural experience, sip hand crafted beers and buy tickets to the Oslo Opera House.
8. Switzerland
Switzerland landed eighth in the city's safest city rankings. Although a neutral country, Switzerland has everything travelers need, except for the boring: mountain biking, bungee jumping or simply watching the grandeur of the Matterhorn.
9. Rwanda
Rwanda ranked No. 9. The country ranks sixth in terms of police credibility, fifth in crime and violence, ninth in terror. It is also home to some admirable natural wonders: visitors can visit the orang utan park on one side of the country while the giraffes and lions on the other side.
10. Qatar
Qatar is one of the leading countries in the Middle East, both in terms of safety and other general categories. There are plenty of activities you can do here: hike through Souq Waqif, visit the Sheikh Faisal Private Museum in Al Samriya or experience the Pearl-Qatar artificial island.