This Is the Safest City in the World-and It's One of the Most Beautiful, Too

"When it comes to deciding where to vacation, the usual suspects, like the number of nice hotels, attractions, and places to eat, are important to consider. But it's also vital to understand the basics, too-like the safety of a new place. Thankfully, travel insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection recently released its rankings of the safest cities in the world to visit and live in."

"For its study, BHTP combed through feedback from more than 1,500 American travelers who ranked cities they had personally visited across multiple safety factors, including crime, terrorism risk, emergency services, health standards, and inclusivity. After crunching all the data, Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, took the top spot for safety from violent crime, ranking ahead of cities like Seoul, Dubai, Honolulu, and Copenhagen."

"Reykjavik has earned a global reputation as one of the safest cities to visit and live in, and the latest study reinforces that status. In the capital and throughout Iceland, violent crime is extremely rare, and serious offenses like assault and robbery are far less frequent than in many major urban centers around the world. With a population of roughly 135,000, Reykjavik benefits from its small size, which encourages community connection, high social trust,"

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection surveyed over 1,500 American travelers who rated cities they had visited across crime, terrorism risk, emergency services, health standards, and inclusivity. Reykjavik ranked highest for safety from violent crime, ahead of Seoul, Dubai, Honolulu, and Copenhagen. Violent crime in Reykjavik and across Iceland is extremely rare, with assault and robbery much less frequent than in many major urban centers. Reykjavik's population of roughly 135,000 supports community connection, high social trust, and a strong social safety net. The compact city center offers colorful streets, cafes, boutique shops, Hallgrímskirkja church, Harpa Concert Hall, Sun Voyager, and museums.

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