The 10 most dangerous countries in the world to travel to (2022)

In the same way that we inform ourselves of the different places that we cannot miss in the countries that we want to visit, It is also important to know your level of security and what actions are not recommended or what recommendations we should follow, continue. In this article we will name 10 of the most dangerous countries to travel to, which given the conflictive situation of many of them, are also considered the most dangerous countries to live in.

We will see how most are located on the African continent and in the Middle East area, in Asia. The wars that occur in these countries mean that it is not surprising that visiting and going to them as tourists is discouraged. Keep reading if you want to know which are the most dangerous destinations and what characteristics make them so.

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What are the most dangerous destinations for tourists?

We know that there are less touristic countries, places that are not a preferred destination to travel given the conditions in which they find themselves, that is, given their level of danger. But what variables are taken into account to assess a country as safe or dangerous? Well, we will look at the state of your policy, if there are situations of violence, such as terrorism or wars, you will also assess the discomfort of the citizenry, if human rights are respected, the risk of natural disasters and the risk of criminality, either by robbery to assault.

Taking into account the above factors, below we mention 10 of the most dangerous countries in the world to travel to and issues that you should take into account before deciding on your destination.

1. Afghanistan

Afghanistan is located in the center of the Asian continent, it is considered one of the most dangerous to travel given its conflictive war situation in recent years and its poor state economic. In this way, it is a country that is not recommended to go to if it is not strictly necessary, always monitoring any situation in which you may be involved.

we see how all its danger indicators are high. It shows a high crime rate both in terms of petty theft and violent assaults, which occur throughout the day and intensify at night, so it is advised not to go out after dark. Transportation and roads are in very poor condition. Also this country shows a high risk of natural disasters of all kinds, floods, avalanches, earthquakes. Finally, the terrorism situation is not good either, rebel and terrorist actions occur frequently, proving uncontrollable.

2. Yemen

Yemen is a country in the Middle East located on the Arabian Peninsula. This country would be a good destination to travel to if it weren't for the war situation it has experienced and continues to experience. It has beautiful cities, some of them considered one of the oldest in the world. Travel to Yemen is discouraged due to the high crime situation, both linked to minor and more serious crimes that can end in murder and the high threat of terrorism.

The means of transportation and its roads are in a highly precarious state and there is a high risk of flooding and cyclones, intense winds and storms. Avoid going to Yemen and less if your intention is to travel. The war is still active, so it is very likely that you will find yourself involved in dangerous situations that put your life at risk.

3. Libya

Libya is a country located in North Africa, which despite being occupied mostly by desert, has important and spectacular ruins of the Roman Empire. Even so, the danger indicators are high, a fact that makes traveling to this place inadvisable given that the country is currently experiencing a conflictive situation.

The crime rate is high, observing crimes of all kinds, so avoid streets or lonely places, showing off expensive belongings, or going outside after dark, when it's already Dark. Extremist groups continue to operate, increasing the risk of terrorism. So dangerous is the situation in the country that not only is it recommended not to travel to it, but in case of find yourself in it, you should try to leave as soon as possible, the situation is risky for both tourists and citizens

4. Somalia

Somalia is a country in East Africa, part of the coast is located in the Gulf of Aden that separates the African continent from the Asian. Somalia has a history of conflict and currently the situation has not improved, including an increase in violence.

The situation in the country is very unsafe., the roads as well as the transport are in very poor condition and it is very likely that you will be mugged while traveling by bus or taxi, the only means of transport you can use. The crime rate is very high, and there are also terrorist attacks almost daily. Given the state of the country, it is not recommended to visit it under any circumstances, acts violent acts directed at tourists, in places where they are likely to be, such as airports or Hotels.

5. Iraq

Iraq, a country in the Middle East, is also known for its dangerous political situation and its continuous conflicts. There is a high probability of terrorist action, a fact that means that not even public transport is safe, since you can be attacked at any time. The criminal situation has not improved either, it has even increased in recent years, the streets are not safe and there is a risk of robbery or kidnapping, especially of tourists. In this way, although there are less dangerous areas than others, Iraq is not considered a good destination to travel.

6. Syria

Syria is located in the Middle East south of Turkey. The beauty of this country as well as its archaeological remains of ancient civilizations have been destroyed by war and little remains of what the country used to be. The situation is very precarious both because of the armed conflicts and because of the crisis that they have generated. Travel to Syria is discouraged under any circumstances as your situation is extremely dangerous. The rate of terrorism is very high, the rebel side being just as dangerous as the government forces.

7. South Sudan

South Sudan is an African country that recently achieved independence from Sudan, after having belonged to different countries. Despite the beauty of this place, its natural parks and tropical jungle, traveling to South Sudan is not recommended since all the danger indicators are high.

The poor state of its roads makes it difficult to move around the country. In addition, the high crime rate both referring to minor or violent crimes is high, a fact for which it is not advisable to walk through its streets and even less so when it is night. The terrorist threat is also high and women show a greater risk of danger, it is necessary that do not travel alone and homosexual people, since this condition is a crime in this country and is a penalty with prison.

8. Ukraine

Ukraine is a European country that borders Russia, a fact that has generated tensions between the two countries, which are currently on the rise. The current war situation in Ukraine makes it not a good travel destination. As we have already said, the situation in Ukraine has never been very good, robberies and even violent crimes were frequent, also showing a high probability of a terrorist attack. Likewise, the accident that occurred at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant also affected tourism.

9. North Korea

North Korea is located in the eastern part of the Asian continent. This country is run by a totalitarian dictatorship, which causes freedom to be diminished. It is not a recommended destination to travel and if you do, you can only get to know the country accompanied by a tour guide who will take you to the only places that can be visited.

Although the levels of violence and robbery are not high, the restrictions and rigidity of the laws make North Korea a place dangerous, since any action that is out of the norm can be punished with serious consequences, such as imprisonment or even death. death.

As we have pointed out, you must follow all the instructions given by the tour guide and at no time move freely, since even taking pictures of certain places is frowned upon in this country.

10. Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the largest country in Africa, located in the center of the continent. The presence of armed troops makes it not a safe destination to travel to. It shows high levels in all its danger indicators, there is a high rate of theft as well as violent crimes and more if they see that you are a tourist and you may have valuable belongings. The risk of terrorist attacks is also high, you can even be robbed on its roads by bandits, a fact that makes transportation unsafe.