Traveling is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be dangerous. Knowing which countries are the most dangerous to visit is essential for any traveler. The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has compiled a list of the 10 most dangerous countries in the world based on 23 different indicators, from homicide and violent crime rates to terrorism, political instability, and arms imports. In this article, we'll take a look at each of these countries and what makes them so dangerous.
Honduras is the most dangerous country in the world according to the IEP's Global Peace Index. The country has a high rate of violent crime, including murder, kidnapping, and extortion. The State Department currently advises U. S.
citizens not to travel to Honduras due to terrorism, civil unrest, and armed conflict. El Salvador is the second most dangerous country in the world according to the IEP's Global Peace Index. citizens not to travel to El Salvador due to terrorism, civil unrest, and armed conflict. Syria is the third most dangerous country in the world according to the IEP's Global Peace Index. The country has been embroiled in a civil war for eight years that has involved military power from around the world, including the U.
S. UU. citizens not to travel to Syria due to terrorism, civil unrest, and armed conflict. Iran is the fourth most dangerous country in the world according to the IEP's Global Peace Index. While it is possible for U.
citizens to travel to Iran on a visa, the State Department advises against this due to the risk of arbitrary arrests and detentions in the country. Iraq is the fifth most dangerous country in the world according to the IEP's Global Peace Index. U. civilians traveling to Iraq are at risk of being kidnapped, injured and killed, as well as being arrested, fined and expelled. Insurgent groups in Iraq continue to regularly attack both security forces and Iraqi citizens. Afghanistan is the sixth most dangerous country in the world according to the IEP's Global Peace Index.
The country has been embroiled in a civil war for more than 18 years that has involved military power from around the world, including the U. citizens not to travel to Afghanistan due to terrorism, civil unrest, and armed conflict. South Sudan is the seventh most dangerous country in the world according to the IEP's Global Peace Index. The country has been embroiled in a civil war for more than five years that has involved military power from around the world, including the U. citizens not to travel to South Sudan due to terrorism, civil unrest, and armed conflict. Central African Republic is the eighth most dangerous country in the world according to the IEP's Global Peace Index.
The country has been embroiled in a civil war between Seleka rebels and anti-Balaka militia for several years that has resulted in displacement of 620,000 people within its borders and 570,000 refugees outside its borders. Libya is the ninth most dangerous country in the world according to the IEP's Global Peace Index. The country has experienced high levels of crime, armed conflict, civil unrest, kidnapping and terrorism due to ISIS attacks that have killed both civilians and soldiers. Russia is tenth on this list of most dangerous countries according to IEP's Global Peace Index. Russia does not have an internal armed conflict but it does have one of the largest increases in violent demonstrations due to protests against opposition leader Alexei Navalny's poisoning and arrest. In conclusion, it is important for travelers to be aware of which countries are considered dangerous before they embark on their journey. While some countries may be more dangerous than others due to political instability or violence, travelers should always exercise caution when traveling abroad.
