Ever wondered which of the world's countries are the safest and the most dangerous? The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has released its latest Global Peace Index (GPI) report, ranking 163 independent states and territories around the world in order of peacefulness. This is based on three different factors: societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and militarisation. According to the report, peacefulness has declined year-on-year for 12 of the last 16 years – and the gap between the most and least peaceful countries has widened too.

Click through the gallery to see the world's safest and most dangerous nations...