It’s
now easier than ever to visit distant locations around the world. Some places,
however, are best avoided due to dangerous conditions. Certain dangerous
places, on the other hand, are also desirable tourist destinations. If you do
decide to visit such places, you should at least be aware of the risks and take
sensible precautions.
From
deadly tsunami-prone locations to areas with an overabundance of crime, we
count 15 places on Earth you are most likely to get killed in
25.
Sana’a, Yemen
-One
of the most politically unstable places in the world, both Britain and America
advising citizens to vacate the country due to terrorism fears.
-Their capital city of Sana’a, 7,500 feet about sea level, is surprisingly interesting to visit, even if it’s also known as one of the most dangerous places to live, ever.
-A lot of the buildings are tetris-style geometric blocks stacked on top of each other, especially the Old City district full of beautifully designed buildings that harkens back to the days when you weren’t murdered constantly.
-Their capital city of Sana’a, 7,500 feet about sea level, is surprisingly interesting to visit, even if it’s also known as one of the most dangerous places to live, ever.
-A lot of the buildings are tetris-style geometric blocks stacked on top of each other, especially the Old City district full of beautifully designed buildings that harkens back to the days when you weren’t murdered constantly.
Yemen,
especially its capital Sana’a, is extremely unstable following last year’s
uprising against former president Ali Abdullah Saleh. With al Qaeda`s Yemeni
wing and local affiliates having established presence in the region, there has
been a string of assassinations of security officials. The US and its Gulf
allies brokered a power transfer that replaced Saleh with his deputy, Abd-Rabbu
Mansour Hadi. He launched a US-backed offensive on Islamists in the south, but
situation is still far from normal.
24.
Cape Town, South Africa
-This
place isn’t so bad, except due to poverty and social turmoil the crime rate is
atrociously high from desperate people.
-Like Yemen, this place attracts tourists for its beauty – but you are actually allowed to visit Cape Town, they just advise you don’t travel alone and that you avoid the more notoriously dangerous districts.
-One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Cape Town is prone to mugging, it is one of the most unsafe cities at night, especially for women. The high level of crime is attributed to the disparity between socioeconomic classes.
-Like Yemen, this place attracts tourists for its beauty – but you are actually allowed to visit Cape Town, they just advise you don’t travel alone and that you avoid the more notoriously dangerous districts.
-One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Cape Town is prone to mugging, it is one of the most unsafe cities at night, especially for women. The high level of crime is attributed to the disparity between socioeconomic classes.
23.
Grand Canyon, Arizona
-You
might not think it’s a dangerous place because of what a tourist hotspot it is,
but don’t be fooled – all it takes is one wrong step and death is certain.
-At least, most of the time it is – a 21-year-old was driving across the edge when he accidentally plummeted off the cliff, but luckily he was saved by a tree that slowed his fall near the bottom.
-For others, the falls are intentional – the Grand Canyon is known to be the nation’s second-highest location for suicide.
-At least, most of the time it is – a 21-year-old was driving across the edge when he accidentally plummeted off the cliff, but luckily he was saved by a tree that slowed his fall near the bottom.
-For others, the falls are intentional – the Grand Canyon is known to be the nation’s second-highest location for suicide.
22.
Danakil Desert, Ethiopia
-All
foreign offices will advise you never to visit this desert, mainly due to a
border conflict with Eritrea and the risk of getting kidnapped.
-The desert itself is also known for extreme temperature and strange landscapes, with the Danakil Depression known as a giant deep basin filled with volcanoes.
-This area was described by the National Geographic as among the cruelest places on Earth.
-The desert itself is also known for extreme temperature and strange landscapes, with the Danakil Depression known as a giant deep basin filled with volcanoes.
-This area was described by the National Geographic as among the cruelest places on Earth.
21.
Naples, Italy
-Over
650,000 people live in this deathtrap, surrounded by volcanoes on all sides –
with a single eruption forcing the evacuation of more than a million people
from the surrounding area.
-Not even 2000 years ago, one of the nearby volcanoes exploded, destroying the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, with 50 subsequent volcano eruptions since.
-The nearby Mediterranean Sea hosts a resort island known as Ischia – an eruption there would affect Naples and might even be worse than the explosion 2000 years ago.
-Not even 2000 years ago, one of the nearby volcanoes exploded, destroying the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, with 50 subsequent volcano eruptions since.
-The nearby Mediterranean Sea hosts a resort island known as Ischia – an eruption there would affect Naples and might even be worse than the explosion 2000 years ago.
20.
Caracas, Venezuela
This is the capital city of Venezuela and it is presently facing a crisis involving drug gangs. Street crimes such as muggings and theft are also common, making this an undesirable destination for most tourists. Many other cities in Venezuela also have high crime rates. Robbery and petty crimes are commonplace with police having very little say or will to control the situation.
This is the capital city of Venezuela and it is presently facing a crisis involving drug gangs. Street crimes such as muggings and theft are also common, making this an undesirable destination for most tourists. Many other cities in Venezuela also have high crime rates. Robbery and petty crimes are commonplace with police having very little say or will to control the situation.
19.
Maceio, Brazil
-Known
to some as “murder central”, this capital of the Alagoas state sees 135 murders
for each 100,000 citizens per year.
-It even tops Rio de Janeiro which is itself known for the slums and back alleyways.
-While most would assume the Amazon rainforest to be the most dangerous part of Brazil, the populated areas aren’t exactly friendly either.
-It even tops Rio de Janeiro which is itself known for the slums and back alleyways.
-While most would assume the Amazon rainforest to be the most dangerous part of Brazil, the populated areas aren’t exactly friendly either.
18.
Nairobi, Kenya
With al Shabaab militants threatening to launch attacks during the holy month of Ramazan, Kenya, especially Nairobi is tense. Also, incidences of street crime are very high in the city. Night time travel in the city is very unsafe with mugging and looting being a routine affair.
With al Shabaab militants threatening to launch attacks during the holy month of Ramazan, Kenya, especially Nairobi is tense. Also, incidences of street crime are very high in the city. Night time travel in the city is very unsafe with mugging and looting being a routine affair.
17.
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
Mexico is a drug haven and the city of Ciudad Juarez is its unofficial capital. Drug traffickers are notoriously violent and do pretty much whatever they want. With police mostly corrupt, Ciudad Juarez is known as one of the most violent places in the world outside of war zones.
Mexico is a drug haven and the city of Ciudad Juarez is its unofficial capital. Drug traffickers are notoriously violent and do pretty much whatever they want. With police mostly corrupt, Ciudad Juarez is known as one of the most violent places in the world outside of war zones.
16.
Baghdad, Iraq
-This
one should be fairly obvious if you’re keeping up with the news – frequent
bombing, gunfire and unspeakable violence.
-Most travel agents will warn you about travelling here, but if you absolutely must for a good reason, you should be aware that terrorism isn’t easy to predict.
-In 2012, Baghdad was listed as one of the least hospitable places in the world to live, with Mercer ranking it as the worst of 221 major cities when it comes to quality-of-life.
-Most travel agents will warn you about travelling here, but if you absolutely must for a good reason, you should be aware that terrorism isn’t easy to predict.
-In 2012, Baghdad was listed as one of the least hospitable places in the world to live, with Mercer ranking it as the worst of 221 major cities when it comes to quality-of-life.
After
being the world’s most dangerous place for years immediately after the US
invasion, Baghdad has calmed down, just a bit. After the withdrawal of military
forces from Iraq, Baghdad suffers from a very unstable political climate. Years
of bombings and counter bombings have destroyed most of the city’s
infrastructure. Intermittent suicide bombings, random gunfire and roadside
bombs continue to wreak havoc on the hapless citizens of the city by the
Tigris.
Troops
are departing from the country. This is another war-torn country that is not
likely to be safe anytime soon. Baghdad remains a dangerous place. The future
of Iraq is extremely uncertain as U.S.
15.
Huntington Ravine Headwall, New Hampshire
-This
place was formed by glaciers over thousands of years, nowadays extremely
susceptible to avalanches and icefalls.
-If you decide to go hiking up the winding trail, just bear in mind the cold weather dangers and how easy it is to lose your footing.
-One hiker actually slipped 200 feet into a boulder field suffering head injuries, but was saved by local Mountain Club members.
-If you decide to go hiking up the winding trail, just bear in mind the cold weather dangers and how easy it is to lose your footing.
-One hiker actually slipped 200 feet into a boulder field suffering head injuries, but was saved by local Mountain Club members.
14.
Peshawar, Pakistan
The frontier city of Pakistan is one of the most dangerous places in the world. With warlords and tribes fighting for supremacy, the city is very unsafe, especially for foreigners. Suicide bombings and targeted attack on security forces being the norm, Peshawar is slowly sinking into the abyss.
The frontier city of Pakistan is one of the most dangerous places in the world. With warlords and tribes fighting for supremacy, the city is very unsafe, especially for foreigners. Suicide bombings and targeted attack on security forces being the norm, Peshawar is slowly sinking into the abyss.
13.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Many cities in Brazil have very high crime rates, and some are more dangerous than Rio de Janeiro. Yet since Rio is by far the most popular tourist destination in Brazil, it’s worth focusing on here.
Many cities in Brazil have very high crime rates, and some are more dangerous than Rio de Janeiro. Yet since Rio is by far the most popular tourist destination in Brazil, it’s worth focusing on here.
Rio is actually safer than it was a decade ago, but street crimes are still common in many areas, especially at night. It’s possible to enjoy the resorts and beaches of this city, but common sense precautions should be taken.
12.
Southern Tunisia
-A
desert land that isn’t restricted, but heavily advised against due to the
threat of terrorism – you may still want to visit though, because of how iconic
it is.
-Parts of Tunisia, particularly the Chott el Jerid salt flats were actually used in the Star Wars films, primarily shots for Luke Skywalker’s home of Tatooine.
-Thankfully these flats and the canyon from the sand raider attack fall just outside the exclusion zone.
-Parts of Tunisia, particularly the Chott el Jerid salt flats were actually used in the Star Wars films, primarily shots for Luke Skywalker’s home of Tatooine.
-Thankfully these flats and the canyon from the sand raider attack fall just outside the exclusion zone.
11.
Guatemala
-This
among a number of other countries in Central America get hit by a series of
natural disasters, including hurricanes, mudslides and earthquakes.
-In 1976, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake killed more than 23,000 people in Guatemala alone.
-And again in 2005, the remnants of Hurricane Stan caused over 900 mudslides in the area, swallowing entire villagers and everyone who lived there off the face of the Earth.
-In 1976, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake killed more than 23,000 people in Guatemala alone.
-And again in 2005, the remnants of Hurricane Stan caused over 900 mudslides in the area, swallowing entire villagers and everyone who lived there off the face of the Earth.
Although
Guatemala, a Central American nation on the Caribbean, has many tourist
attractions, it’s a nation that is plagued with drug violence. It has a high
murder rate and other common crimes include street robberies, bus holdups and
carjackings. It’s advisable if visiting Guatemala to remain in safer regions
and avoid Guatemala City.
10.
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
After years of mindless violence between warring factions, security situation in Abidjan has somewhat improved, lately. The arrest of former president Laurent Gbagbo and ceding of power to duly elected President Alassane Ouattara was the turning point. However, with tension simmering below the surface, Abidjan continues to be a dangerous place.
After years of mindless violence between warring factions, security situation in Abidjan has somewhat improved, lately. The arrest of former president Laurent Gbagbo and ceding of power to duly elected President Alassane Ouattara was the turning point. However, with tension simmering below the surface, Abidjan continues to be a dangerous place.
9. Acapulco, Mexico
Not long ago, this city was considered a safe and luxurious resort area. While tourism to Acapulco is still popular, drug violence has now made this into a dangerous area.
Not long ago, this city was considered a safe and luxurious resort area. While tourism to Acapulco is still popular, drug violence has now made this into a dangerous area.
Recent
statistics reveal that this city has one of the world’s highest murder rates
-142 per 100,000 people. People visiting Acapulco are advised to remain on the
property of the resorts where they are staying, as most of the crime occurs in
surrounding areas.
8.
Mogadishu, Somalia
-This
city has had endless problems with militants, particularly the al Shabaab who,
at one point, controlled most of the city.
-For a number of years the United States wouldn’t even consider entering into relations with that whole country, but it’s only recently that advisers were sent to the city of Mogadishu to assist locals in rebelling against the militants.
-Travel to these regions is still risky.
-For a number of years the United States wouldn’t even consider entering into relations with that whole country, but it’s only recently that advisers were sent to the city of Mogadishu to assist locals in rebelling against the militants.
-Travel to these regions is still risky.
Until
recently, Somalia’s capital Mogadishu was undisputedly the world’s most
dangerous city. The UN and embassies had pulled out in the 1990s, following the
collapse of the last fully functioning government in 1991. Al Qaeda linked
militants held sway over much of the city from 2007 until last August when
African Union fighters pushed out al-Shabab, ending the daily grind of war
7.
Istanbul, Turkey
-A
disaster waiting to happen, 12 million residents in Istanbul living atop the
North Anatolian Fault, also known as earthquake central.
-In 1999 a 7.6 magnitude earthquake decimated the city of Izmit, with the estimated death toll exceeding 40,000.
-In a 2010 study, Nature Geosciences discovered that tensions along the fault are building, with a magnitude 7 or greater quake in the next 25 years exceeding a 30 to 60 percent chance.
-In 1999 a 7.6 magnitude earthquake decimated the city of Izmit, with the estimated death toll exceeding 40,000.
-In a 2010 study, Nature Geosciences discovered that tensions along the fault are building, with a magnitude 7 or greater quake in the next 25 years exceeding a 30 to 60 percent chance.
6.
Chihuahua, Mexico
-This
city is one of the most notorious for drug-related crimes, especially when it
comes to cocaine smuggling into the United States.
-Drug cartels have the area under the thumb, with firefights common in the streets and violence everywhere.
-The crime got so bad that law enforcement actually had to enact Operation Chihuahua to conduct anti-drug operations, which, if reports are to be believed, have seen a positive and noticeable reduction in crime.
-Drug cartels have the area under the thumb, with firefights common in the streets and violence everywhere.
-The crime got so bad that law enforcement actually had to enact Operation Chihuahua to conduct anti-drug operations, which, if reports are to be believed, have seen a positive and noticeable reduction in crime.
5.
Karachi, Pakistan
Pakistan is experiencing a great deal of political unrest, and crime as well as terrorism is rampant. Assassinations are common, as well as suicide bombings and gang warfare. Karachi is one of the centers of this violence and tourists are advised to avoid this city.
Pakistan is experiencing a great deal of political unrest, and crime as well as terrorism is rampant. Assassinations are common, as well as suicide bombings and gang warfare. Karachi is one of the centers of this violence and tourists are advised to avoid this city.
4.
Java and Sumatra, Indonesia
-Natural
disasters are incredibly common here, including floods, droughts, earthquakes,
landslides volcanoes and tsunamis.
-One particular tsunami in 2004 killed over 227,000 people following a magnitude 9.1 earthquake caused an enormous wave to hit the shore.
-For the last 100 years, there have been droughts, volcano eruptions and earthquakes galore – a risky place to decide to live in.
-One particular tsunami in 2004 killed over 227,000 people following a magnitude 9.1 earthquake caused an enormous wave to hit the shore.
-For the last 100 years, there have been droughts, volcano eruptions and earthquakes galore – a risky place to decide to live in.
3.
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
-Known
everywhere as simply “murder capital of the world”, this is one of the most
violent
cities
on Earth.
-The homicide rate exceeds 170 per 100,000 people, with arms trafficking and illegal firearms everywhere.
-Some blame the deportation of Los Angeles gangs from the 1990s, including Mara Salvatrucha and the 18th Street gang, as the major cause of this violence.
-This city has ranked as one of the world’s most violent for several years now. This is a city that tourists would do well to avoid.
-The homicide rate exceeds 170 per 100,000 people, with arms trafficking and illegal firearms everywhere.
-Some blame the deportation of Los Angeles gangs from the 1990s, including Mara Salvatrucha and the 18th Street gang, as the major cause of this violence.
-This city has ranked as one of the world’s most violent for several years now. This is a city that tourists would do well to avoid.
2.
Kabul, Afghanistan
No amount of US intervention and troops on the ground has rescued Afghanistan and its capital Kabul, the world’s most dangerous place in our list. Bomb attacks on hotels and embassies are common place with the security forces struggling to restore some semblance of order. The Taliban are gaining ground. When the state’s writ ends 10 kilometres from Kabul today, what will happen in 2014 when the US troops fly out of the country?
No amount of US intervention and troops on the ground has rescued Afghanistan and its capital Kabul, the world’s most dangerous place in our list. Bomb attacks on hotels and embassies are common place with the security forces struggling to restore some semblance of order. The Taliban are gaining ground. When the state’s writ ends 10 kilometres from Kabul today, what will happen in 2014 when the US troops fly out of the country?
This
has been one of the most dangerous cities in the world for some time. It is
still a war zone, although U.S. troops are gradually being removed from the
country.
Kabul
is facing a very uncertain future and will probably be a very dangerous place
for the foreseeable future. Like Baghdad, Kabul is a city where violence can
occur at any time.
1.
Manila, Philippines
-Because
that's where I lived.
Based
on the data I got, I tried to estimate what are the most dangerous ones by
counting how many locations are identical to each other. And I came up with
these details:
Afghanistan-
1
Honduras- 1
Indonesia- 1
Pakistan- 2 #3
Mexico- 2 #1
Turkey- 1
Somalia- 1
Ivory coast- 1
Guatemala- 1
Brazil- 2 #2
Southern Tunisia- 1
New Hampshire- 1
Yemen- 1
South Africa- 1
Arizona- 1
Ethiopia- 1
Italy- 1
Venezuela- 1
Kenya- 1
Iraq- 1
Philippines- 1
Honduras- 1
Indonesia- 1
Pakistan- 2 #3
Mexico- 2 #1
Turkey- 1
Somalia- 1
Ivory coast- 1
Guatemala- 1
Brazil- 2 #2
Southern Tunisia- 1
New Hampshire- 1
Yemen- 1
South Africa- 1
Arizona- 1
Ethiopia- 1
Italy- 1
Venezuela- 1
Kenya- 1
Iraq- 1
Philippines- 1
The
statistic shows that the most dangerous place is Mexico followed by Brazil and
Pakistan. I also based my conclusions from the numerical order of the list.
For
me places aren't the reason of danger, they're just a factor for who either
wins or lose from the battle.
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