#1 Najljubaznije zemlje na svijetu
Posted: 20/11/2007 19:35
slazete li se sa ovim?
Number 1 Ireland
Ireland was chosen by Lonely Planet as the World's Friendliest Country. As Europe's fastest growing vacation choice and with annual visits from more than 6 million overseas tourists, who are we to disagree? Ireland's history is based on people working, prospering, socializing, and sometimes fighting together. Tourists can witness it firsthand by watching events like the Galway Arts Festival, complete with street performers, comedy acts and visual arts.
Based on the country's falling crime rates, the people of Ireland would rather cozy up at the pub than inflict pain on visitors. Most violent crimes occur at rate of 75% lower than the U.S., with the very scenic rural areas enjoying even less crime than that. In a place that has had its own share of tough times, the people have found comfort through socializing and welcoming newcomers. So stay safe by kicking back and enjoying a Guinness with a few Irish lasses.
Number 2 New Zealand
New Zealand is unique for having a population close to 4 million and an average annual tourist turnout of nearly 2 million, which brings about $2 billion into its economy. The friendliness of New Zealand is evident in how people treat each other. A visit there would likely include stops at a hip nightclub, a casino or a national park, but it would also feature a communal summertime barbeque or a relaxing evening at a bar with people of all ages.
Call it foolishness or trust, but New Zealanders have a high degree of faith in their neighbors. They've been known to leave their doors unlocked and use less security in business settings than Westerners are used to (i.e. no glass between bank tellers and customers). More recently, authorities have encouraged more preventative measures against the occasional deviants, but most Kiwis will make your stay as friendly as can be.
Number 3 Canada
Canada is one of our top three friendly countries after being coined the friendliest country of 2007 in the Anholt Brand Index. Canada receives over $60 billion annually from tourism, with visitors getting friendly vibes from stops in the French Canadian haven of Quebec City, the urban metropolis of Toronto and the culturally diverse Vancouver. Vancouver was chosen as Best Place to Live by The Economist, lending credence that friendly countries have friendly people who also enjoy living there.
Canadian crime is low, in part because of a tight stance on gun control. Just over 10% of the country's crimes are violent, and though homicides have risen, they remain well below their numbers of the 1970s. To put things in perspective, Canadian assaults are half the frequency of what they are in America, and Canada has a murder rate that is over 60% lower than that of its southern neighbor. We agree with Anholt that Canada is friendly, cultural and safe.
Number 4 Australia
The Anholt Brand Index, which ranks countries based on culture, tourism and people, has regularly ranked Australia at, or near, the top of its World's Friendliest Country list. Five million annual visitors and more than $6 billion dollars spent shows us that the Aussies are doing something right to keep people coming back for more. It's not just the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and the rugged Outback. The Australian government specifically seeks out visitors who want a true "experience" rather than a vacation. Part of that experience is to ingratiate visitors with the locals and make them feel welcome, and it definitely seems to be working.
Australia's crime rates aren't anything to be afraid of, except for car thefts, which are about double the rates of those in most developed countries. If you aren't renting a car, this won't be an issue. If you are, then the appropriate precautions will keep your car safe and allow you to enjoy the Perth Arts Festival or one of Australia's old ghost towns.
Number 5 Switzerland
The people of Switzerland are known for their hard work and honesty, but that's not why we've named this one of our favorite friendly countries. Their friendliness is visible in their organization and consideration for tourists, with carefully crafted hiking trails and neatly polished ski resorts. With four major languages (German, French, Italian, Rhaeto-Romanic), Switzerland's population is a multi-ethnic bunch that express themselves through literature, art exhibits and food. Some of the tourists who drop close to a collective $20 billion annually are more than happy to ski the scenic mountainside, while others might find something more social at one of the country's many youth hostels.
Safety in Switzerland is moderate when compared to developed countries. Though violent crime is committed at a rate that is about 50% less of what it is in the U.S., Switzerland has a higher incidence of burglaries. It sounds alarming, but statistically speaking, most people are safer exploring Switzerland than they are back at home.
Number 1 Ireland
Ireland was chosen by Lonely Planet as the World's Friendliest Country. As Europe's fastest growing vacation choice and with annual visits from more than 6 million overseas tourists, who are we to disagree? Ireland's history is based on people working, prospering, socializing, and sometimes fighting together. Tourists can witness it firsthand by watching events like the Galway Arts Festival, complete with street performers, comedy acts and visual arts.
Based on the country's falling crime rates, the people of Ireland would rather cozy up at the pub than inflict pain on visitors. Most violent crimes occur at rate of 75% lower than the U.S., with the very scenic rural areas enjoying even less crime than that. In a place that has had its own share of tough times, the people have found comfort through socializing and welcoming newcomers. So stay safe by kicking back and enjoying a Guinness with a few Irish lasses.
Number 2 New Zealand
New Zealand is unique for having a population close to 4 million and an average annual tourist turnout of nearly 2 million, which brings about $2 billion into its economy. The friendliness of New Zealand is evident in how people treat each other. A visit there would likely include stops at a hip nightclub, a casino or a national park, but it would also feature a communal summertime barbeque or a relaxing evening at a bar with people of all ages.
Call it foolishness or trust, but New Zealanders have a high degree of faith in their neighbors. They've been known to leave their doors unlocked and use less security in business settings than Westerners are used to (i.e. no glass between bank tellers and customers). More recently, authorities have encouraged more preventative measures against the occasional deviants, but most Kiwis will make your stay as friendly as can be.
Number 3 Canada
Canada is one of our top three friendly countries after being coined the friendliest country of 2007 in the Anholt Brand Index. Canada receives over $60 billion annually from tourism, with visitors getting friendly vibes from stops in the French Canadian haven of Quebec City, the urban metropolis of Toronto and the culturally diverse Vancouver. Vancouver was chosen as Best Place to Live by The Economist, lending credence that friendly countries have friendly people who also enjoy living there.
Canadian crime is low, in part because of a tight stance on gun control. Just over 10% of the country's crimes are violent, and though homicides have risen, they remain well below their numbers of the 1970s. To put things in perspective, Canadian assaults are half the frequency of what they are in America, and Canada has a murder rate that is over 60% lower than that of its southern neighbor. We agree with Anholt that Canada is friendly, cultural and safe.
Number 4 Australia
The Anholt Brand Index, which ranks countries based on culture, tourism and people, has regularly ranked Australia at, or near, the top of its World's Friendliest Country list. Five million annual visitors and more than $6 billion dollars spent shows us that the Aussies are doing something right to keep people coming back for more. It's not just the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and the rugged Outback. The Australian government specifically seeks out visitors who want a true "experience" rather than a vacation. Part of that experience is to ingratiate visitors with the locals and make them feel welcome, and it definitely seems to be working.
Australia's crime rates aren't anything to be afraid of, except for car thefts, which are about double the rates of those in most developed countries. If you aren't renting a car, this won't be an issue. If you are, then the appropriate precautions will keep your car safe and allow you to enjoy the Perth Arts Festival or one of Australia's old ghost towns.
Number 5 Switzerland
The people of Switzerland are known for their hard work and honesty, but that's not why we've named this one of our favorite friendly countries. Their friendliness is visible in their organization and consideration for tourists, with carefully crafted hiking trails and neatly polished ski resorts. With four major languages (German, French, Italian, Rhaeto-Romanic), Switzerland's population is a multi-ethnic bunch that express themselves through literature, art exhibits and food. Some of the tourists who drop close to a collective $20 billion annually are more than happy to ski the scenic mountainside, while others might find something more social at one of the country's many youth hostels.
Safety in Switzerland is moderate when compared to developed countries. Though violent crime is committed at a rate that is about 50% less of what it is in the U.S., Switzerland has a higher incidence of burglaries. It sounds alarming, but statistically speaking, most people are safer exploring Switzerland than they are back at home.
, pa prema tome nemerem odgovorit na to da li se slažem. 
koji kuliramo?
