Top 10 most peaceful countries in Africa to live in 2019

15.01.2019 19:44

Which country heads the rating of the most peaceful countries in Africa? Many countries in Africa are considered less stable because of social, demographic, economic, and political matters. What country has the right to be called “a peaceful Paradise” and provides the best living conditions? Read the post below to find out!

If you live in one of Africa’s countries, but the living conditions do not satisfy your needs, perhaps, it is high time to think about moving to another one! The problem is that there are too many countries in Africa. Furthermore, one always has a definite fear that there is just a no better place, and the risks to lose what he already has, and spoil plenty of money.

In this article, you will find out the top 10 most peaceful countries in Africa you can move with a family or alone right now.

The most peaceful countries in Africa 2018 - 2019

Finding a peaceful country, city, or area to live in is a hard task. However, there are some countries in Africa, which cope with this matter and managed to establish a safe environment for its residents.

What features define a “peaceful country”? Let’s find out!

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Since 2007, the Institute for Economics and Peace has been releasing the Global Peace Index (GPI), which is the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness. It ranks 163 independent states due to the level of their peacefulness, which is defined by specific parameters.

There are three factors used by GPI to measure a country’s Negative Peace:

Ongoing Domestic and International Conflict (first 6).
Social Security and Safety (from 7 to 16).
Militarization (from 17 to 23).

These domains include 23 indicators, which define a “peaceful country”:

The number and duration of internal conflicts.
The number of deaths from external organized conflict.
The number of deaths from internal organized conflict.
The number, duration, and role in the external conflicts.
The intensity of the organized internal conflict.
Relations with neighboring countries.
The level of perceived criminality in society.
The proportion of the people who belong to refugees and displaced in a percentage of the population.
Political instability.
Political terror scale.
Impact of terrorism.
The number of murders per 100.000 people.
The level of violent crimes.
The likelihood or violent demonstrations.
The number of population per 100.000 people.
The number of police and internal security officers per 100.000 people.
The Military expenditures as a percentage of GDP.
The number of armed services personnel per 100.000 people.
Financial contribution to UN peacekeeping missions.
Ease of access to small arms and light weapons.
Nuclear and heavy weapons capability.
The volume of transfers of major conventional weapons as exports per 100.000 people.
The volume of transfers of major conventional weapons as recipient per 100.000 people.

Top 10 most peaceful countries in Africa to work and live in 2018-2019

Using the data, provided by the Institute for Economics and Peace, we can define ten top safest and peaceful countries in Africa. Checkout the peaceful places!

1. Mauritius (the 20th place in the GPI list)

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This enchanting country is thought to be “the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean”. This destination is especially favored by honeymooners and those travelers, seeking comfortable temperatures, white sands, and warming waters available all year through.

Mauritius was the home for the extinct dodo bird that was three feet tall. Here you can go in for diving, enjoy whale watching, unwind on the awarded beaches, and observe a unique natural phenomenon of the “underwater waterfall”.

2. Botswana (the 29th place)

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You can find this country in Southern Africa. Its population is only 2 million people. A part of the country’s territory is devoted to national parks.

Among the most famous landmarks, you can find here is the Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the entire world and a UNESCO World Heritage site; the Makgadigadi pan (this area attracts plenty of flamingos when it rains outside), and the Kalahari Desert. The country is the home for the largest population of elephants.

3. Sierra Leone (the 35th position)

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This beautiful country is set along the coast washed by the Atlantic Ocean. Its national symbol of freedom is the cotton tree. Most of the residents are still illiterate. However, they have found a perfect way out – they use radios to keep on with the news.

For many years the country was depressed by the war (1991 – 2001). However, now it’s a rather comfortable place to live in. Sierra Leona is world famous as one of the biggest diamond producers. The country is the home to the world’s third largest diamond called “the Star of Sierra Leone”.

4. Madagascar (the 38th place)

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It is a beautiful island that is situated along the southeast coast of Africa and washed by the Indian Ocean. It is the fourth largest island in the world. Madagascar has its own unique ecosystem.

The population of the island is approximately 21 million people of nearly 20 ethnic groups. One of the benefits they can enjoy here is free compulsory education for children, a lot of medical care institutions, and a stable economy. Here you can see lots of lemurs. They are sacred for local people.

5. Ghana (the 41st place)

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This country is rather small if compared with adjoined areas. However, it has been on a list of the most peaceful countries for many years. Its residents speak more than 40 different languages.

Here you can find the world’s largest human-made lake Lake Volta. The area of Ghana includes six national parks and is the home for over 650 species of butterflies and a high number of poisonous snakes.

Ghana is a favorite destination for tourists who try to find some gold on the Golden Coast. Apart from gold, this country also has the deposits of oil and sells cocoa beans.

The country provides advanced education for children of residents if compared with the neighboring countries. Soccer is the national sport here. In Ghana, you can also find Kejetia, the largest market in West Africa.

6. Namibia (the 43rd place)

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This tranquil oasis is situated in the southwest area of Africa. It is the least populated place on the planet. It bears the name of the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world.

Namibia is a popular destination for tourists who come here to admire the Namibia Desert set along the Atlantic Ocean and go in for sandboarding. One of the great peculiarities of the country is the largest population of free-roaming cheetahs, black rhinos, and desert elephants. The most featured attraction of Namibia is Sossusvlei Sand Dunes.

7. Malawi (the 44th place)

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The unofficial name of the country is “the Warm Heart of Africa”. It is the country which is known around the world thanks to Lake Malawi National Park, the third largest and the second deepest lake in Africa. It has been the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.

Malawi is the biggest exporter of tobacco and tea. The country has a developed system of central hospitals, fresh air, game parks, less noise, low level of crimes, friendly people, and plenty of facilities for Eco-Tourism.

8. Zambia (the 48th)

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You can see it in the south of the African continent. Here you can experience unique landscapes inhabited by diverse wildlife. The area provides excellent conditions for safari, tourism, and a significant number of parks to wander in.

In Zambia, you can see a unique natural phenomenon of termite houses which may rich the size of a small lodge. It is the home for a world-famous fall – Victoria Falls, which is two times “higher” than the Niagara Falls.

One of the country’s sources of income is copper. The country provides health care institutions, establishments for education, hotels, and restaurants serving international cuisine.

9. Tanzania (the 51st)

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This country offers breathtaking sunsets and is the home for the highest mountain in Africa – Mount Kilimanjaro. It is an excellent place to start and run a business successfully because the country has many investors. It also offers a rich life with all the proper preferences, parties, and entertainment.

During a visit to Tanzania for the first time, do not miss visiting Zanzibar, “the Spice Island”, which offers spices from all over the world.

10. Senegal (the 53rd)

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The country is the model of stability and democracy. It provides unique hospitality, beautiful beaches, clean, fresh air, plenty of seafood, and beautiful nature. It is a place, where the Paris Dakar Rally took place by 2008. Senegal provides easy connection with the neighboring islands.

Among the local attractions is the island made of seashells and the pink lake Lac Rose. This country is a perfect place for those travelers who adore surfing and marvelous waves.

Now you can adequately answer a question what are the most peaceful countries in Africa. As you see, all countries are safe and comfortable in their own way. All you have to do is take a short trip there and spend at least a few days to learn more about the local way of life, their problems and facilities offered by the government. After that, look through all the cons and pros and make your choice. Do not forget to change your future with your own hands!