The friendliest countries in the world, ranked

30. Netherlands

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

According to this survey, visitors to the Netherlands found Dutch people kind and friendly. The country ranks 30th on the list.

28. New Zealand

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

Kiwis—as people from New Zealand are also referred to—have a reputation for being easygoing and kind, and this extends to visitors!

27. Finland

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

Finns may seem a little reserved at first, but they're open and sincere, striking the right balance between honest and polite.

26. Turkey

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

Visitors to Turkey remark that its people are incredibly tolerant, as well as being easygoing and happy to help where it's needed.

25. China

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

The Chinese are open to newcomers, despite the fact there might be a large language barrier to overcome. Learn a few essential words and that'll go far with people here.

24. USA

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

In a country as vast as the US, you're bound to encounter friendlier locals in some places more than others. Head to Savannah, Georgia, if you're looking for one of the country's friendliest cities.

22. Australia

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

The laid-back Aussie lifestyle certainly has a hand to play in making Australians such a friendly bunch. Their easygoing nature and sense of humor are enjoyed by visitors.

20. India

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

Indians greet tourists with warmth and friendliness, particularly the most popular destinations that are used to people visiting from all over the world.

18. United Arab Emirates

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

Emiratis are known for the warmth and courtesy they graciously extend to visitors, making it one of the friendliest places to travel to.

17. Taiwan

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

Taiwanese people are delighted to help visitors, making them feel right at home when exploring this fascinating destination.

16. Spain

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

You're likely to feel at ease when visiting Spain, one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Spanish people are polite and greet travelers hospitably.

14. Malaysia

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

Immigrants and tourists alike rate Malaysia as a warm and welcoming place to be, so it's no surprise it makes the top 15.

12. Colombia

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

The warmth of Colombians is well-reported, and they rank 12th on this list. Visit the country and you'll meet people who are kind and hospitable.

10. Greece

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

Greece is one of the popular holiday destinations most famous for its hospitality. Guests always receive a warm welcome to remember!

8. Thailand

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

Thai people welcome visitors with simple kindness and friendliness, which makes it unsurprising they fill the eighth slot on this list.

6. Oman

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

Friendliness is ingrained in Omani culture, where guests are treated similar to family members. Don't be surprised if you're invited to an Omani home during your stay.

4. Indonesia

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

Visitors to Indonesia will be pleased to discover the local people are very friendly and open to foreigners who are visiting.

2. Brazil

30. Netherlands, 28. New Zealand, 27. Finland, 26. Turkey, 25. China, 22. Australia, 20. India, 18. United Arab Emirates, 17. Taiwan, 16. Spain, 14. Malaysia, 12. Colombia, 10. Greece, 8. Thailand, 4. Indonesia, 2. Brazil

One of the warmest and friendliest people await those who visit Brazil, a country this survey found the second friendliest in the world.