There is no scientific method for measuring friendliness of the locals, as you can rely only on your subjective impressions and are mainly results of public surveys. Nevertheless, there are countries that are considered to be the most hospitable in the world due to specific characteristics. Thus, the most of hospitable people in the world are:
5. Georgians
According to the results of different ratings and surveys, Georgians are in the fifth place. According to Western travelers, this Caucasian country is worth of attention not only because of the stunning natural beauty of western motifs, unspoiled mountain springs and mineral waters, ancient churches, but also with cheerful and friendly locals who believe that the God is who sends guests. It is not surprising that every visitor feels like a real member in a Georgian house. While enjoying your position, you might be careful not to offend gracious hosts. For example, one of the biggest insults in Georgia is when you refuse to drink the wine offered. However, the recent actions of Georgian politicians slightly spoiled the image of Georgian hospitality, but well the politics is not a game of sample locals.
4. Iranians
Iran thinks that its most precious thing is its people. Lonely Planet calls these people “warm” and “interesting”, while the famous journalist Will Hyde that cooperates with Times, returning from a trip to Iran, wrote that the residents of this state are the most friendly people on the planet. This is something new to know as the comment was made by a public opinion influencing person. As to the data always smiling Iranians are sincere and simple. They are always ready to help travelers by offering them a cup of tea, paying for their lunch or inviting them for dinner, and even inviting to participate in the festivities: if you never visited Iran, then you cannot even assume, how hot local dancing can be!
3. Canadians
According to a study conducted by Nation Brand Index in 2008, which was held among 20 thousand adult citizens of 20 countries, Canada was chosen by the respondents to be the friendliest country from the 50 states offered in the survey. This scientific approach to selecting the most hospitable nation may seem a bit formal and not trust-worthy, but, in fact, Canadians deserve such a title. Lonely Planet was even surprised at how people living in a harsh northern climate, can be so pleasant and sociable as most of the time the conditioning goes the opposite way. After all, existing in cold countries is much more difficult, and therefore friendly, despite the cold, citizens of the maple leaf, of course, deserve this award.
2. Australians
A friendly “no worries” and a big smile are guaranteed to everyone who will be in Australia for even a short stay. Australians are very open and friendly people, and their positive thinking, combined with the friendliness allows any traveler that happened to be in that remote country, to feel as at home. As the tourists who have been to Australia mention, it is impossible for anyone to feel lonely, traveling across the Green continent: the locals are always ready to share with you a pint of beer or a cup of latte. This means that the travelling around this smallest continent will never get boring and after all you’ll have a lot of impressions to share with everybody.
1. The Irish
In the publication of the Bluelist 2008 Lonely Planet have recognized the Irish as the most friendly nation in the world. It makes little sense to discuss if the Irish are more or less welcoming than Canadians or Iranians are Irish are just different. The truth is that the citizens of the country of St. Patrick are really very nice and kind. Despite the fact that Irish are mistakenly described as those who always complain about the weather, the economic difficulties and high prices , they remain good-natured and honest people, always ready to help any tourist. And therefore, despite the inhospitable climate the pleasant nature of the inhabitants of Ireland makes this country one of the best places to travel.
However, perhaps our readers will not agree with this ranking. Everybody has his/her own list of most hospitable countries. We will be interested to hear what nationalities deserve the title of the friendliest, in your opinion.
Nice list! I just don’t agree that Australia is a green continent… it’s more kind of red. 🙂 But the Aussies are really friendly & it was a lot of fun beeing there.
With the northern countries, I could imagine that it also has much to do that there isn’t that much street life, like in warmer countries. You won’t find people playing domino on the streets or just sitting around and drinking a cafe in autumn or winter. If you find them, you should talk to them! They might be really guest friendly… 😉 No, I think these people are just as guest friendly, but it’s harder to meet them.
I think that Georgians are the most hospitable.
thanks for the interesting article
Why is the Philippines isn’t there?
Did you know that We Filipinos accept unexpected visit of friends, relatives and even only familiar people!? And even those who have bad news.!
Yeah i should agree that filipinos are really friendly and very hopitable. I think you should go there for you to find out yourself. I’ve been there and the experience was teriffic.
Wow, this list is ludicrous. It’s based on nothing more than “subjective impressions” and surveys that we don’t even know about. Sounds like a recipe for BS to me. Also, why are the top 3 nations Western ones that are predominantly inhabited by Caucasians? Am I getting the hidden message that non-developed, non-Caucasian countries are less hospitable than the almighty West? This is nothing more than baseless BS with a hidden socio-political agenda.
I think Pashtuns are the most hospitable people of the world…and it is 100% truth and practical..
iknow that filipinos in the philippines are very hospitable filipinos has agood attitudes and a pure hospitality because they serves any visitors coming from philippines
even though filipinos not mentioned the hospitality of them was being response until today and this is the importance……….
i admit that i am a filipino we are the most hospitable people and i think a million percentage that the filipinos was the friendliest and the hospitable person of all…….
I think filipino people are the most hospitable people in the world. Try to visit philippines and you amaze!
Filipinos are the most Hospitable People in the world .. find it yourselves.. i’ve been to philippines before… they treat their visitors as a king because they prepare some delicious foods for us,sleep in a very comfortable room and it is okay for them (filipinos) to sleep somewhere else if they have visitors .. so amazing!!
been to about 20 countries and this list is not very accurate at all. my shortest stay in the countries was 6 months. there are at least 10 countries that surpass those on this list.
filipino is the most hospitable people around the world…try itz more fun in the philippines.
Come on do fake everyone knows Australian is not hospitable to those who hasn’t got a white skin this article isn’t the truth
The nicest people I have ever met were in Malawi. Malawi is referred to as the “warm heart of Africa” and Malawians perfectly represent that.
Ethiopia should have been number one in this regard.
The filipinos are known to be hospitable, and it is true, unlike the other countries, they are just hiding their true colors only to improve the tourism of their country, and aside from i do agree that filipinos are the happiest nation, not just by their satisfaction, but they are happy anytime
I like Philippines however i have seen a racism approach between filipino too, but still in my eyes their community is hospitable. I think this list can include Argentina too.