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The most peaceful countries in the world. The least peaceful countries in the world.

The 2010 Global Peace Index has been released. The most peaceful country in the world - New Zealand, followed by Iceland. The U.S. is ranked 85th out of 149.

The least peaceful country, for the fourth year in a row, was Iraq. Somalia came in second to last and Afghanistan placed third from the bottom.

The survey is a product of the Australian-based Institute for Economics and Peace.

[Hat tip: Andrew Sullivan]