2015 Global Peace Index

The 2015 Global Peace Index results are in.  Europe remained the world's most peaceful geographical region.  No real surprise there as 15 of the top 20 countries are in Europe.

Iceland remained the most peaceful country in the world.

Both Czechland and the USA improved from last year's results.  Czech Republic moved up to 10th place (the 6th most peaceful country in Europe).

The USA moved up to 94th place.  Not the best of scores but it's an improvement.

Here are the top 20 countries.

1.  Iceland

2.  Denmark

3.  Austria

4.  New Zealand

5.  Switzerland

6.  Finland

7.  Canada

8.  Japan

9.  Australia

10.  Czech Republic 

11.  Portugal

12.  Ireland

13.  Sweden

14.  Belgium

15.  Slovenia

16.  Germany

17.  Norway

18.  Bhutan

19.  Poland

20.  Netherlands

Update:  The 2016 results.