The Global Peace Index measures ‘peacefulness’ according to 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators, such as perceptions of criminality, the impact of terrorism, prevalence of violent crime, and military expenditure.
Since 2008, Iceland has been ranked the most peaceful nation in the world.
The Icelandic police does not carry guns. One man has been shot by the police, ever.
Comedian Jón Gnarr was elected the mayor of Reykjavik in 2010 and served 4 years. One of his campaign promises was not to fulfil any of his campaign promises.
Iceland has only waged one war, and it can barely be called war. Its name is Þorskastríðið, The Cod War, it was a dispute between Iceland and the UK over fishing grounds in 1960s and 70s.
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