Which are the safest cities in the world? And what are the most dangerous cities in the world? We've come up with a ranking that shows which cities in the world you should visit if you want to be safe, and which if you want to tempt fate.
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Do you want to feel really Sure about the big city holiday? Then you should visit Luxembourg, Bern, Helsinki, Zurich, Vienna, GenevaStockholm, Singapore, Auckland or Wellington. These are the ten safest cities in the world according to Mercer, which ranked 221 cities based on international stability, crime and police effectiveness.
The most dangerous cities in the world
Instead, if you want to challenge life with "a little" risk, you should head to Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo), Bangui (Central African Republic), Abidjan (Ivory Coast), N'Djamena (Chad) or Baghdad (Iraq). Not so safe according to the same source ...
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Annelie-Singapore says:
Would probably like to put Singapore, at number 1. Have been to all the cities ranked above. We say about Singapore that it is like being in a "Saftey Box". The feeling you feel can hardly be described if you have not been here and experienced. Right now I am in little HUskvarna and here they warn you that you will be beaten and robbed when you get off the bus in the evening and walk home a few metres in the middle of the city. In Singapore, you can go out and walk in a park when it's dark without feeling any discomfort, but you hardly do that in Stockholm or in little Huskvarna.
Have a good Thursday/ Hugs
08 December 2011 - 7:05
myaraq says:
Hm. I didn't think so about Stockholm, but that's good.
08 December 2011 - 9:17
Ninny says:
Ugh, Iran and Iraq I can do without!!! I think I avoid the latter places ie the "more risky" but it is clear that you should always be vigilant no matter where you are. Common sense simply.
08 December 2011 - 14:26
Annika says:
I think I'll pass on all the cities on the unsafe list.
Funny thing about Sthlm. But good, I guess...
Maybe I didn't think it would make the top 10 list, but...
08 December 2011 - 15:29
Lennart's thoughts says:
In the early 90's I spent two weeks in Japan. The week we stayed in Tokyo, we practised, as we had been told, leaving our wallet on the pavement outside the hotel. It was still there the next day. Unbelievable!
08 December 2011 - 19:42
admin says:
Annelie, how cool that it feels so safe in Singapore! I feel pretty safe in most places in Stockholm, but of course there are empty and dark areas at night where it doesn't feel so fun.
Ninni, no, I can probably imagine skipping those too. You have to take some risks when travelling, but the most unsafe places can be unsuitable...?
Annika, no, I don't know exactly what is required, but it feels pretty safe here anyway...
Lennart, that sounds fascinating! It wouldn't work in Stockholm. However, when I lived in Iceland, everyone left the front door open even though they were not at home. But that was not in Reykjavik, but a smaller place....
08 December 2011 - 19:43