If you think it’s bad here....

[Sweetpea]

The United Kingdom has been ranked as one of the most stable and prosperous countries in the world, beating the United States, France and even Switzerland in a global assessment of every nation’s achievements and standards.

A one-year investigation and analysis of 235 countries and dependent territories has put the UK joint seventh in the premier league of nations. The top ten comprise also the Vatican, Sweden, Luxembourg, Monaco, Gibraltar, San Marino, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands and the Irish Republic.
The US lies 22nd and Switzerland, normally associated with wealth and untouchable stability, is rated 17th, losing points in the assessment of its social achievements.

Most stable:
Every country has been given a risk ratin out of 100 for all-round stablilty

1. Vatican 99
2. Sweden 99
3. Luxembourg 99
4. Monaco 98
5. Gibraltar 98
6. San Marino 98
7. Liechtenstein 97
8. United Kingdom 97
9. The Netherlands 97
10. Irish Republic 97
US: 22nd equal 93

Most unstable
10. Gaza and West Bank 27
9. Somalia 29
8. Sudan 35
7. Afghanistan 36
6. Ivory Coast 36
5. Haiti 38
4. Zimbabwe 38
3. Chad 38
2. Democratic Congo 38
1. Central African Republic 39

If you think it’s bad here, don’t try Switzerland - Times Online

That does surprise me. I'd have put us a lot further down than that.

[Sweetpea]

I wouldn't have put us in the first list.

Most unstable
9. Somalia 29
8. Sudan 35
6. Ivory Coast 36
4. Zimbabwe 38
3. Chad 38
2. Democratic Congo 38
1. Central African Republic 39

Welll. THAT'S because Africa is SOOOOO much more stable and less war like than Europe.

Just ask Bruv.

[Sweetpea]

He'll just tell you it's our fault. Not that it's innate.

[Bruv]

Glad you all think of me.....makes you think again.....thats my job done here.