In a report by the World Economic Forum, African country Burkina Faso came 10th out of 140 countries for its friendliness and smiles. The locals were given a score of 6.61 out of 7 for their welcoming attitude.
With its famous social life it's no wonder Ireland received a score of 6.62 out of 7 for its friendliness towards foreigners.
The hospitable people of Bosnia and Herzegovina received a score of 6.63 out of 7. Don't be surprised if you're greeted with kisses when visiting and it's custom to kiss three times on alternating cheeks.
Think Portugal is home to one of the friendliest nations in Europe? It came 7th and received a score of 6.65 out of 7.
Senegal and its friendly people received a score of 6.65 out of 7 in the report.
Austrians are known to be polite and helpful to visitors, while treating them well. The country's kindness hasn't gone unnoticed and it ranked 5th in the report, receiving a score of 6.65 out of 7 for its friendliness.
Macedonia and its welcoming locals received a score of 6.67 out of 7 for being friendly towards tourists.
Morocco ranked third by the World Economic Forum for the population's attitude towards foreign visitors, receiving a score of 6.7 out of 7 for its friendliness.
It may not have topped the World Economic Forum's list of most welcoming nations but a 2011 HSBC Expat Explorers survey named New Zealand the friendliest country on earth, with expats rating it for how easy it is to befriend locals, fit into a new culture and learn the language. It received a score of 6.82 out of 7 for its friendliness to foreigners by the World Economics Forum.
It may have an ice-cold climate but visitors to Iceland's can expect a warm welcome from its 321,000 residents, who were named the friendliest in the world in a report by the World Economic Forum. It received a score of 6.83 out of 7.