U.S. ranked among most dangerous countries in the world, according to Forbes

The U.S. is one of the most dangerous countries in the world, at least, that’s according to a new list Forbes published last week.

According to the list, the U.S. ranks 13th on the list of 15 most dangerous countries. Those asked say political climate and gun violence were big reasons for the ranking. 

Though it may seem high, the United States ranks far safer than countries like Brazil, Columbia and Argentina. 

The study was conducted by InterNations and asked expats where they rank countries.

Check out the list below to see the least safe 15 countries, according to the list.

1. Brazil
2. South Africa
3. Kenya
4. Peru
5. Turkey
6. Argentina
7. India
8. Egypt
9. Dominican Republic
10. Columbia
11. Philippines
12. Mexico
13. USA
14. Myanmar
15. Indonesia

In contrast, the following list ranks the safest countries in the world.

1. Luxembourg
2. Switzerland
3. Norway
4. New Zealand
5. Finland
6. Singapore
7. Canada
8. Japan
9. UAE
10. Oman
11. Portugal
12. Netherlands
13. Denmark
14. Taiwan
15. Estonia