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New Zealand (Aoteoroa) has been voted most peaceful country in the world according to the 2009 Global Peace Index Report released today.
New Zealand scored top position thanks to its relatively low rate of violence, decrease in military spending and the election of a conservative coalition government last year.
“The centre-right National Party has a strong popular mandate and a robust parliamentary majority by New Zealand’s standards, putting the new Prime Minister, John Key, in a good position to push through his agenda,” according to the report.
The Kiwi nation also got top marks for its homicide rate and the level of respect for human rights.
Top 10 most peaceful nations
1. New Zealand
2. Denmark
2. Norway
4. Iceland
5. Austria
6. Sweden
7. Japan
8. Canada
9. Finland
9. Slovenia
Ten least peaceful
1. Iraq
2. Afghanistan
3. Somalia
4. Israel
5. Sudan
6. Democratic Republic of the Congo
7. Chad
8. Pakistan
9. Russia
10. Zimbabwe
You can see the full list here.
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27 responses so far ↓
1 Maritzah // Jun 2, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Not in the least surprised! Of course Kiwis have known this for years!
Now NZ just needs to tap that massive Oil Reserve in the Great Southern Basin, which
NZ wholly owns, and get back up to being the Uno numero ‘Best country in World’ to live in again. It once was for many years.
Special Hi to Kiwibloke…
2 Moon Over Martinborough // Jun 3, 2009 at 8:57 pm
This is why I moved here.
3 hot girl // Jun 4, 2009 at 12:07 am
4 thoi trang // Jun 4, 2009 at 12:08 am
i’m from canada but i like newzealand :X … i hope in the future i will go to newzealand
5 Marcy from Wedding Favors // Jun 4, 2009 at 2:45 pm
A big Hurray to New Zealand! Very deserving. Though I’m far away from your country , I can tell how nice the people there because of few news updates about crimes and murders, etc.
Cheers to that!
6 kiwibloke // Jun 5, 2009 at 9:13 am
I agree everyone that to be recognised for our human rights record, society and civility is good, but we as a country have room for improvement.
We should be judged on how we treat others, and we all can do better.
7 encino from types of lizards // Jun 7, 2009 at 7:58 pm
oh that is nice. Peacefulness is definitely one of the pieces of a happy life. Step by step if those violent countries could be just a little more like NZ, Denmark, etc and the whole world could relax a little. I wonder if we can engineer a more peaceful life, with more politics focusing on it. Of course the top countries are very wealthy and the least peaceful pretty poor apart from Isreal and Russia.
8 encino from types of lizards // Jun 7, 2009 at 9:29 pm
All the peaceful countries are pretty well off. NZ’s GDP and purchasing power is good. The least peaceful are mostly poor except Isreal and Russia. Maybe being on a beautiful island far from clamoring neighbors is one important factor.
9 Matt from Hummer Hire // Jun 9, 2009 at 12:32 am
Well well well.
I can see why NZ clocked in at number one but as an Australian it always grates to see you Kiwis getting anything to crow about.
It doesn’t really gel with what my NZer colleagues at work tell me but then again, they’re from South Auckland which apparently is some no-go zone.
10 kiwibloke // Jun 9, 2009 at 8:16 am
@matt – We have plenty of things to crow about including all things sports
.
11 Lucky from Webinar services // Jun 12, 2009 at 6:39 am
Hi,
Very nice post.I agree that new Zealand is most peaceful country.The atmosphere is really good.
Thanks foe the sharing.
12 Ashay from Webinar service // Jun 15, 2009 at 7:07 am
Hi,
I think New Zealand is the best country in the world.
I am really want to go there.
Thanks.
13 Danni from Low Carbs // Jun 15, 2009 at 9:22 am
I’m not suprised – I visited NZ a few years ago and was so impressed with the gentle, kind nature of people and general ‘peaceful’ atmosphere around the place – i’ll be back sometime soon!
14 reem // Jun 19, 2009 at 10:52 pm
congrats for new zealand as the most peaceful country in the world, yes the people there very friendy so no wonder if they won this vote
15 Alfred // Jun 21, 2009 at 6:24 pm
thats really good to know
was planning to go there for some studies
16 Bob Walker // Jul 6, 2009 at 6:41 pm
But what about those pesky folk singing comedians? They seem like dangerous types…
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17 BobWalker from SpywareReview // Jul 6, 2009 at 6:41 pm
But what about those pesky folk singing comedians? They seem like dangerous types…
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18 Squid // Jul 7, 2009 at 9:35 am
I live in Norway. Damn, you Kiwis beat us this year, we were first in 2008
Would still love to live in NZ for a few years to see how it compares to Norway!
19 Daniel from bad credit loans // Jul 10, 2009 at 7:20 pm
Hm, where does the U.S fall on these lists? It seems like we are always in the middle of it.
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20 Craig from faxless payday loans // Sep 24, 2009 at 6:22 pm
I fully agree that New Zealand is the most peaceful country. First of all, have a look at her location. They can’t really have any enemies at all, because all countries are far away from New Zealand. Except of Australia, but it is peaceful too. Of course low rate of violence is a huge advantage too. I hope to live there few years of my life. Thanks for the interesting article!
21 mark from need bad credit loan // Oct 5, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Hey, great article. Interesting read. New zealand is a pleasant country. I am happy that it is voted most beautiful country in the world. Looking forward to read more of your writings.
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22 Erica from Lulu My Cuddlin Kitty Cat // Dec 9, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Thats fantastic news! I live in Argentina but am a kiwi girl through and through – it always makes me proud to hear this type of news!
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23 Jim from Top List // Dec 18, 2009 at 11:11 am
This is a great list and very important as “peace” in a country is very important. Can we add too that New Zealand has extremely hot women?
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24 jack from payday loans // Dec 26, 2009 at 8:58 am
hay its greet yaar… thanks for the post… New Zealand deserve to get this award..
25 jenfer from payday loans // Jan 6, 2010 at 3:18 am
New zealandars are truly deserve to get this awards..one of my friends of my college from new zealand, she is so cute and very simple and well manners lady..
26 jenfer // Jan 6, 2010 at 3:24 am
One of my friends of my college from new zealand, she is so cute and very simple and well manners lady..
27 Chris from Tires on Sale // Jan 21, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Well, the US sure ain’t on that list! What am I doing staying here then….maybe I should reconsider and make it to one of the top ten! I used to live in Canada for a few years and it truly is more peaceful…which is so less stressful and relieving.
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