The ratings of countries that are dangerous to visit are established annually by many international organizations. To compile the list of the most dangerous countries listed below, the data of the Global Peace Index was used. Experts from the Peace Institute and the University of Sydney took part in its development.
The index for determining the level of security of the country takes into account 23 indicators. These include both internal factors and external factors: the political stability of the region, the level of violence and crime, participation in external international conflicts, and spending on military needs.
The most dangerous countries in the world - we learn from trips to which regions of the planet should be abstained in order to save lives.
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Libya
Opens the list of the most dangerous countries in the world for tourists Libya .After the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi's power by insurgents, the state is in a state of civil war. Relatively prosperous region of the country is Tripoli. Visiting other parts of this state without serious accompaniment is now just reckless.
Libya could easily turn into an interesting country for tourists to visit. There are numerous monuments of the Roman and Byzantine eras. One of the most interesting places in Libya is the city of Leptis Magna, founded by the Phoenicians. The ruins of the Roman amphitheater and ancient temples have been preserved in the country. In Libya, there are many beautiful mosques of great interest. Coastal cities with a mild Mediterranean climate could become a tourist Mecca, if not a prolonged civil war. The inhabitants of the country are quite peaceful, but in conditions of internal turmoil tourists can become easy prey for bandits.
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Sudan
On the 9th place in the ranking of the most dangerous to visit countries is Sudan .This state has repeatedly been included in the number of regions of the planet, unsafe for tourists. In Sudan, a complex internal situation is due to the activities of radical groups. The country is a refuge for the many terrorists who fled here. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the state has been in a state of civil war, until in 2011 it split into two parts: Sudan and South Sudan. Between these states is now very tense relations because of territorial conflicts. The situation is extremely complex in the province of Darfur and the Abyei region. Relatively safe for tourists only the capital of Sudan Khartoum. Departure beyond its limits is fraught with danger. In the coastal waters of the country there are pirates.
Meanwhile, Sudan is very attractive for tourists with wonderful beaches on the Red Sea coast, ancient monuments such as the pyramids of Meroe and archaeological excavations along the Nile.
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Ukraine
Due to the complicated internal situation, Ukraine took the 8th place in the list of the most dangerous countries for tourists in 2017.Since the beginning of the armed internal conflict, the flow of tourists wishing to visit Ukraine has fallen sharply. The territories of Donbass and Lugansk remain undesirable for visiting. At the same time, Kiev, Lviv and other cities do not pose any danger to tourists.
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Central African Republic
The Central African Republic( CAR) is ranked 7th among the most dangerous countries for tourists. From the moment of gaining independence in the CAR, in power alternately there were representatives of the military junta and authoritarian regimes. In 2004, a civil war broke out in the country. Before the peace in the CAR is still very far away, that's why it's extremely dangerous for tourists to be in this country.
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Yemen
The Yemen ranked sixth in the ranking of the most insecure countries to visit. This is one of the poorest countries in South-East Asia, most of which is occupied by a desert that is unsuitable for agriculture. In Yemen, the separatists and terrorists from many countries have taken refuge. Here in the hands of the population there is a significant amount of weapons. The laws of Yemen are extremely cruel - for a minor violation of the offender can wait the death penalty.
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Somalia
Somalia is a paradise for modern pirates. This circumstance alone makes it clear that visiting this country is unsafe. The civil war that swept across Somalia in the 1990s left behind an army of thugs who possessed weapons. Poverty and devastation have led to the fact that many residents of the country do not see any other way to feed themselves and their families, except as piracy. Sea trading routes passing near the territory of Somalia give the possibility to modern pirates to practically practically with any impunity rob any vessel - from tankers to yachts. The situation is not better with the safety of tourists and on land. The country is divided into several conflicting regions. However, the situation may soon change for the better. Now the region is under the supervision of several countries, which has already yielded a positive result - the number of vessels captured by pirates since 2014 has significantly decreased.
Somalia is primarily interested in beautiful beaches and the complex of Laas-Gaal caves, where rock carvings are well preserved.
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Afghanistan
The fourth place in the rating of the most dangerous countries for tourists is occupied by Afghanistan .This is one of the poorest countries in the world, a significant part of whose inhabitants are religiously intolerant people. Another danger comes from the militants of the Islamist radial movement "Taliban", periodically making armed attacks on government troops and organizing terrorist attacks. At the same time, Afghanistan is a country with a rich culture and history. A lot of historical objects and artifacts make the country attractive for tourism.
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Iraq
Iraq is on the third place in the list of the most insecure for visiting countries. The main danger lies in the fact that the main subdivision of the ultra-radical terrorist organization Al-Qaeda is located in the country.
Iraq is located in the valley of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the ancient cradle of the great civilizations. A huge number of historical monuments are of interest to scientists and tourists, but visiting the country unaccompanied is fraught with many dangers.
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Southern Sudan
South Sudan is in second place in the rating of the most dangerous countries for tourists. In 2011, after years of civil war, South Sudan gained independence. Visiting the country is dangerous because of the unstable political situation and unresolved territorial issues. The health system of Southern Sudan is in a deplorable state. The country is leading in terms of the prevalence of HIV infection, there are often epidemics of malaria, cholera, black fever. In South Sudan, rare diseases have been reported that do not occur in other countries.
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Syria
The first place in the list of the most dangerous countries for tourists is quite expectedly occupied by Syria .The country is famous for ancient historical monuments, which because of the outbreak of civil war became inaccessible to tourists. Six-year war brought down the economy of the country and put its inhabitants on the verge of extinction. While there is no peace in Syria, it is closed to visit.
