The earth seems like a relatively safe and sound place, doesn’t it? Well, not really.
Our planet is home to so many wild and disastrous places. There is an abundance of dangerous places around the world. From war-shattered countries, disaster-prone countries to mysterious and scary lands.
Places you might consider not visiting when planning your next trip. But you are, of course, free to ignore our advice and go anyway!
Here are the top 5 most dangerous places on earth below:
1. Brazil
For anyone travelling to Brazil, be wary of muggers! Street crime is rampant in parts of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo, and whilst many victims are left unharmed, the experience can still scar you.
Incidences of “quicknappings” has also risen in major cities. This involves being abducted and taken to an ATM to pay your ransom. If you can’t pay, your family is only a call away.
Along with street crime, organized criminal groups have waged wars against police and public institutions that were unable to be bribed. If you survive all that don’t forget the drugs and narco-terrorism.
2. Russia
The Russian mafia runs wild, there are more gangsters than police, and a Russian is assassinated every 18 minutes, averaging 84 murders per day in a nation of 143 million.
Foreigners are kidnapped more frequently due to the higher ransom allocated. Crimes include but are not limited to pick pocketing wallets, cell phones, cameras, cash, and physical assaults.
3. Burundi
Mass murder and mayhem compete with environmental problems as the biggest headaches for the people of Burundi. The list of assassinated leaders is extensive, and control of the nation has changed hands numerous times in the last 60 years. The biggest risks for visitors are crimes committed by roaming gangs and armed children. Muggings, carjackings and kidnappings await, so you are advised not to stop the car for souvenirs.
4. Afghanistan
Asides terrorism and underdevelopment, during the Soviet invasion, the Red Army planted more than 12 million landmines in Afghanistan.
Hundreds of people are killed, shredded, and maimed each year due to these insidious devices. Following the Soviets came the Taliban, whose control meant women were banned from jobs and universities.
In 2001, the United States overthrew the Taliban, but banditry, tribal rivalries and drug-related violence have left the nation unstable. Suicide bombings are a constant threat, and nobody in Afghanistan is safe.
5. Syria
Syria is a country in Western Asia. Known to be a consistent target for wars and the chaos that follows, the inhabitants always live in fear of encountering death. Ongoing violent conflicts cause severe destruction to life and property. Even if the country attempts to recover from the damage, it will again be reduced to bits and pieces very soon.
Syria has experienced bombardments of residential areas, lengthy sieges, chemical weapon attacks, starvation, and medical care deprivation. Completely war-torn, this country is a very dangerous place to live in. Despite being an important historical site of the Middle East, it is not entirely safe for visitors either.
