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New Zealand is ranked the most peaceful country in the world for a second consecutive year, shows the Global Peace Index.

The Global Peace Index is conducted by the Institute for Economics and Peace for 149 countries.

According to the survey, peace is determined by factors such as income, schooling and level of regional integration. Also, the peaceful countries demonstrate high levels of government transparency and low corruption. The smaller and more stable countries, part of regional blocks, are most likely to score higher spots in the index.

Countries ranking right after New Zealand are Iceland on 2^nd place, Japan – 3^rd, …