Iceland, Japan in top 10 safest countries for tourists with low crime rate, friendly people.
Experts from the world's largest travel insurance company Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection have released a list of the safest countries in 2025. The list is based on a survey of travelers who have visited a specific country, indicators such as the Global Peace Index, and safety scores from GeoSure Global. According to the insurance company, this assessment ensures balance, with no score giving more advantages to a country. Photo: Independent
Iceland has climbed from ninth place last year to the top. The country has just one main road, the National Highway 1 loop, which is more than 1,300km long and encircles the entire island and connects most of the major areas. The road is never busy, so experts from travel insurance commented that ''it is very difficult to have a traffic accident when there is no traffic''.
The risk of crime is also very low, but in return, tourists are at risk of natural accidents as Iceland still has active volcanoes, ready to erupt. Photo: IcelandTours
Australia ranks second with its location far from the most populous regions in the world such as Europe and the US, so people living here all have legitimate reasons to settle down such as being born in Australia, looking for job opportunities. This makes the country have a low crime rate, especially appreciated by parents participating in the survey.
However, Australia has many dangerous wildlife species such as crocodiles, venomous snakes, invasive species. In addition, super storms and bushfires are also potential dangers to be aware of. Photo: Four Paws Australia
Canada dropped to third place after ranking first last year. Canada has a very low crime rate and the country's population density is the ninth lowest in the world. Experts from Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection said ''it's hard to have a crime without a perpetrator and a victim''. However, Canada also has many dangerous wildlife species such as bears and moose, which are often found on the country's highways. Photo: Kayak
Ireland's position remains unchanged from last year. The point of interest when traveling to Ireland is the extremely narrow roads, which can be difficult for foreigners. However, traveling to Ireland is easy and visitors do not need a tour guide to explore . Photo: Lonely Planet
Switzerland dropped three places from last year. Major Swiss cities such as Basel, Zurich, Bern and Geneva are 85-90% safe, according to technology company GeoSure Global. However, theft is still difficult to avoid when traveling here. In addition, avalanches and floods have occurred frequently in recent years, which are also things to keep in mind. Photo: Railbookers
New Zealand jumped five places from last year. Its more isolated location than Australia means that visitors are less likely to encounter random crime. Photo: Business Traveler USA
Germany climbed 11 places from last year to sixth, earning high marks for being “orderly, well-governed and full of tourists. Cities popular with tourists are safe and the countryside is even safer. Photo: Lonely Planet
Norway remains in the top 10, although it has dropped five places since last year. Apart from Oslo, one of Europe’s safest capitals, the country is largely rural. The north of Norway is home to more than 220,000 reindeer and very few people. Travelling to the popular Svalbard region in the north can be dangerous if you fall ill due to a lack of medical facilities. Photo: Expedia
Japan ranked 9th compared to 12th last year and experts commented that ''this is a rare exception to the rule that only sparsely populated countries are safe''. Japan is in the top 50 countries with the highest population density but has the 12th lowest murder rate globally. Photo: Bnesim
Denmark: down two places from last year, still a country worth visiting with its Hygge-loving people who warmly welcome visitors. The only safety concern is not to turn right on red lights. Photo: Goaway Travel
According to vnexpress.net
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