The tiny island over 8,300 miles from the UK that’s one of the world’s safest nations | Travel News | Travel

It’s always nice travelling to countries with the reassurance that they’re safe. As we live in an increasingly unpredicatble world, it’s becoming more important to check for guidance before travelling.

Leading security services company International SOS has recently released its Risk Map 2025 to help travellers get a better idea of where to travel before making their journey. The map identifies the safest countries in the world as well as the riskiest ones. The map assesses risk in four key areas – medical, security, climate change and mental health. Each country is then ranked insignificant, low, medium, high or extreme.

As well as Scandinavian countries such as Iceland, Norway, Denmark and Finland, a number of island nations also standout for safety. These include the Marshall Islands in the central Pacific Ocean.

According to the risk map, the Marshall Islands, with a population of just under 39,000, pose an insignificant security risk to visitors. It also ranks high for medical risk, low for climate change, and low for mental health.

The nation, which is located over 8,300 miles from the UK, consists of 29 coral atolls and five main islands. It offers a peaceful escape in a remote location for tourists.

The Marshall Islands benefit from a tropical climate, with average temperatures of 28C. The wettest weather often arrives in October and November.

The Marshall Islands are known for their coral reefs and marine life. Visitors can also enjoy historical sites such as World War 2 relics in the capital Majuro.

Another popular site is the Castle Bravo crater, created by a hydrogen bomb test in 1954, which was 1,000 more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945. The 2km wide crater is located at Bikini Atoll.

The most popular way to get to the Marshall Islands is from Honolulu Airport. From here, travellers fly into the Marshall Islands International Airport in Majuro.

According to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, you must have an ‘expiry date’ at least six months after the date you arrive and one blank page on your passport for an entry stamp to enter the Marshall Islands. You must also have a visa to enter.

If you are just visiting, you will get a visa on arrival. However, you must apply for a visa before travelling if you are planning on working or studying.