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The world’s safest cities for 2019, according to the Safe Cities Index

Published 7:01 AM EDT, Thu August 29, 2019

<strong>1. Tokyo, Japan</strong>: Is Tokyo the world's safest city? According to the Economist Intelligence Unit it is. Tokyo's also the world's most populous metropolis.
1. Tokyo, Japan: Is Tokyo the world’s safest city? According to the Economist Intelligence Unit it is. Tokyo’s also the world’s most populous metropolis.
<strong>10. Melbourne, Australia</strong>: The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2019 Safe Cities Index (SCI) ranks 60 cities across the world for digital security, health security, infrastructure and personal safety. At number 10 on the list is Melbourne, Australia.
10. Melbourne, Australia: The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2019 Safe Cities Index (SCI) ranks 60 cities across the world for digital security, health security, infrastructure and personal safety. At number 10 on the list is Melbourne, Australia.
<strong>8. Seoul, South Korea</strong>: Next on the list is Seoul, South Korea, which got a safety score of 87.4. The city's got some incredible culture and history to explore.
8. Seoul, South Korea: Next on the list is Seoul, South Korea, which got a safety score of 87.4. The city’s got some incredible culture and history to explore.
<strong>8. Copenhagen, Denmark</strong>: Joint eighth is the laid back Danish city of Copenhagen, also scoring 87.4. Go here and discover the true definition of the country's cozy 'hygge' lifestyle.
8. Copenhagen, Denmark: Joint eighth is the laid back Danish city of Copenhagen, also scoring 87.4. Go here and discover the true definition of the country’s cozy ‘hygge’ lifestyle.
<strong>7. Washington, DC</strong>: The only US city in the top 10 was the country's capital -- whether it's actually safe to ride around on a Segway is another question.
7. Washington, DC: The only US city in the top 10 was the country’s capital — whether it’s actually safe to ride around on a Segway is another question.
<strong>6. Toronto, Canada</strong>: The Canadian city of Toronto is known for being friendly and welcoming, as well as safe.
6. Toronto, Canada: The Canadian city of Toronto is known for being friendly and welcoming, as well as safe.
<strong>5. Sydney, Australia</strong>: If you needed another reason to explore the hopping city of Sydney, the fact it's ranked in SCI's index might just persuade you.
5. Sydney, Australia: If you needed another reason to explore the hopping city of Sydney, the fact it’s ranked in SCI’s index might just persuade you.

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