In keeping with this site’s love of helping out with holiday plans, this is a list on the top 10 most dangerous places in the world - these are all places you might consider not visiting when planning your next holiday. Some of the items may be a little controversial, but you are, of course, free to ignore our advice and go anyway!
In this crime-ridden, ex-Soviet state, no longer does the government stuff their Armani suits with rubles, but the vandals and gangsters. The Russian mafia runs amuck, 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. The nucleus of Russian crime is stationed in the Republic of Chechnya, a region within Russia just north of Georgia. Prostitution, drug trafficking, and underground restaurants are arbitrarily controlled by the Chechens. Foreigners are kidnapped more frequently due to the higher ransom allocated. Crimes towards include but are not limited to: pick pocketing wallets, cell phones, cameras, cash, and physical assaults. From superpower to Third World country, think tanks are beginning to speculate if communism really was the cure for Russia. [Source]
For anyone traveling to Brazil, it is not a matter of whether you get mugged, it is a matter of when! Grinding poverty still lives alongside incredible wealth in a country that is riding a wave of economic growth. But with prosperity, rates of crime have also soared. Street crime is rampant in parts of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo, and whilst many victims are left unharmed, having a broken bottle put to your throat for your bracelet is not pleasant. The incidences of “quicknappings” has risen in major cities. This involves being abducted and taken to an ATM to pay your ransom. If you can’t pay, thanks to mobile technology, 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. Prison riots are brutally suppressed, drugs and narco-terrorism claim civilian casualties and if you survive all that - the piranhas are waiting.
Any nation described as the ‘rape capital of the world’ should be one to take extra special care in. Although rape had shown a declining trend to 113.7 in 2004, it increased in 2005 to 118.3 per 100 000. Another damning statistic for South Africa is its appallingly high murder rate. The 2010 World Cup host is consistently in the Top 5 list of countries by homicide rate. Most crime is confined to poor areas but it hasn’t stopped gated communities springing up all over South Africa and armed guards protecting wealthy tourist groups. Farming in South Africa has become one of the most dangerous professions in the world. The murder rate for farmers is 313 per 100 000 - about 8 times the national average. And like anywhere, sex can be very dangerous in South Africa, where more than 10 million people are infected with HIV.
This small, densely populated and poor nation has giant problems. A civil war between Hutus and Tutsis tore the nation apart between 1993 and 2006. A ceasefire was declared however most provisions have not been implemented. 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 50 years. Crimes committed by roaming gangs and armed children are risks for visitors. Muggings, carjackings and kidnappings await, so you are advised not to stop the car for souvenirs. Should you be injured or harmed while in Burundi, you may need to be well trained, as local clinics have almost no resources to assist you.
While murder, rape and robbery may not be a big problem in this part of the world, the hostile conditions are. Antarctica is home to some extreme weather conditions, with the mercury regularly dropping below -60 degrees Celsius (-100F) and winds tearing in at more than 100km/hr. If exposed to this weather for more than an hour, you will most certainly die. Antarctica has no hospitals, no food to forage and if you get lost, not a lot of hope. Stay with the tour groups. At least there is a McDonald’s at Scott Base if you manage to find it.
This nation has for hundreds of years, been one of the worlds most strategically important and lusted after territories. However it remains one of the poorest, undeveloped and unstable. 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 has left the nation unstable. Suicide bombings are a constant threat, and nobody in Afghanistan is safe. The most lethal suicide attack occurred in Baghlan Province in November 2007, killing more than 70 people. Did I mention Afghanistan is also the worlds largest supplier of top grade hashish and opium?
Somalia is a failed state known for its anarchy, corruption, lack of government, and starvation. Travelers are warned against entering Somalia, the self-proclaimed “independent Republic of Somaliland” or even sailing near the Horn Of Africa. Pirates patrol these waters armed with AK-47s and will seize craft and hold crews to ransom. Inter-clan fighting has claimed thousands of lives in the north of the country, while territorial control in the capital, Mogadishu is carved up between many clans and warlords. Ethiopia attacked Islamic troops in Somalia in late 2006, resulting in hundreds of casualties and the internal displacement of thousands. Heck, if this place is too much for the Marines, what chance do you stand? Make sure your insurance is fully up to date.
Desperation, death and destruction are synonymous with Sudan. Terrorism is a mainstay of this nation, which has been controlled by Islamic military regimes since its independence. Some of the worlds most famous killers have earned their stripes in Sudan, finishing with degrees in car-bombing, rocket launching and genocide. Violence is rife in the Darfur region between government-backed militias, government troops and local insurgent groups. Sudan has been in open warfare with Chad partly due to the Darfur conflict. Since 2003, 230,000 Sudanese refugees have fled to eastern Chad from Darfur. More than two million have died during the 2 civil wars that spanned the last 50 years. Along with its bleak desert conditions, Sudan is one of the worst places on the planet.
Kidnapping is the main worry in Colombia. There were 2338 kidnappings in Colombia in 1998. Of the victims, 138 were killed by their captors. Ranked Fourth in the world for murders with 69.98/100000 in 2006, the popular targets are mayors, with dozens of them being slain each year. And of course, who can forget cocaine? Colombia supplies 75% of the worlds supply and thanks to Pablo Escobar and the Cali Cartel, paramilitary groups have waged war on the government in a bloody conflict with no end in sight. Even those working in the name of charity are not excluded from the frenzy. In 2005, 5 Catholic missionaries were murdered, down from 9 in 1999. Colombia’s beautiful coast and rugged mountains should make it a tourist paradise, instead it is among the most feared destinations you can visit.
It doesn’t matter whether you are George Bush, Pele or Chuck Norris - you are not safe in Iraq. Despite its rich history and its oil reserves, it is a ruined nation that is wracked with violence, despair and confusion. Since 2003, the United States has occupied Iraq which has led to a civil war claiming the lives of more than 650 000 civilians. Al-Qaeda, Sunni insurgents, Shiite security forces, Kurdish rebels, American soldiers, Turkish troops and criminals are involved in a cycle of violence that unfortunately, will not abate any time soon. Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), Explosively Formed Penetrators (EFPs) and mines are a constant threat, as are suicide bombers who have slain hundreds. Kidnappings and random killings are reported with almost mind-numbing frequency. Since 2003, 2 million Iraqis have fled to neighboring countries and another 1.9 million in Iraq remain internally displaced. Depleted uranium used as armor-piercing rounds will poison Iraqi civilians and US servicemen for decades. Truly, a hell on earth.
Bonus United States of America
For the average traveller, the USA is fairly safe, but the numbers do not lie. There are more than 200 million guns in the USA and more than 50 murders a day, 10 times the rate of Germany. Nearly 5000 people die a year in truck crashes, about 6000 pedestrains die on the streets and 31000 people end their own lives. The USA now leads all nations in violent crime and leads all nations with incarcerations now standing at 2.3 million. American citizens also make up the greatest number of criminals serving time in overseas prisons. Militias, hate groups and other right wing radicals all spread their message of violence and are known to throw around the odd pipe-bomb. The government is not much better, spending a whopping $600 billion a year on defense in order to contain the handful of nations hostile to it.
Dishonorable Mentions: Haiti, Liberia, and Congo.
Contributor: DentShop
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地球上十大最危险的地方
本网站一直乐于给大家提供度假计划，所以本文就列出了10个世界上最危险的地方——它们可都是你计划下一个假期的时候，一定不想去的地方。其中的一些可能会有争议，但是当然，你可以无视我们的建议，爱去哪儿就去哪儿！
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俄罗斯
在这个犯罪横行的前苏联国家，装在政府的阿玛尼西装里的再也不是卢布，而是各类文化破坏者和暴徒。俄罗斯黑手党到处都是，暴徒比警察还多，每18分钟就有一个俄罗斯人被杀害，在一个有1。43亿人的国家，平均每天就有84起谋杀。俄罗斯犯罪的核心，位于俄罗斯境内、格鲁吉亚北面的车臣共和国。卖淫、贩毒和地下餐馆都在车臣人的专制控制下。外国人经常被绑架，因为他们的赎金更高。车臣的犯罪包括（但不仅限于）以下内容：偷钱包、手机、相机、现金，人身攻击。从一个超级大国到一个第三世界国家，智库们都开始深思：共产主义是否真是俄罗斯的救星。
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巴西
对到巴西旅游的任何人来说，你是否被抢劫不是大问题，真正的问题是什么时候你被抢！一穷二白的生活和难以至信的财富，都可以在这个经济高速发展的国家看到。但是伴随着经济的繁荣，犯罪率也飙升了。在里约热内卢和圣保罗的一些地方，街头犯罪猖獗，别的人毫发未伤，但有人却用一只破瓶子顶着你的喉咙，想要你的项链——这可不好玩。在主要城市里，“快速抢劫”已经越来越严重。还会把人诱拐之后，挟持到ATM机那儿去取赎金这类的犯罪。如果你付不起，托移动技术的“福”，只要打个电话给你的家人就好了。除了街头犯罪之外，有组织犯罪团伙也对警方和那些不接受贿赂的公共机构发起了攻势。监狱暴乱被粗暴地镇压下去，毒品和涉毒恐怖主义夺去了平民的生命。如果这一切你都挺过来了——还会有南美食人鱼等着你呢。
8 南非
任何一个被称作是“世界强奸之都”的国家，都应该特别留心一下。虽然2004年，强奸犯罪已经有下降的趋势，到了每10万人中有113.7人被强奸，但是在2005年，这个数字又升到了118.3。南非还有一项糟糕的统计，表明它还有着令人毛骨悚然的高谋杀率。2010年世界杯的主办国还一直处在各国自杀率排行的前五名里。虽然大多数的犯罪都发生在穷人区，但这没有阻止南非国内越来越多的封闭社区的出现，那些有钱人的旅游团也仍然配有武装保镖。在南非，种地成了世界上最危险的职业。每10万个农民中，就有313个被谋杀——这大约是南非国内平均水平的8倍。而且，就像其它任何地方一样，在南非，性也非常危险，那儿有超过1000万的人都感染了HIV。
7 布隆迪
这个人口密集的小穷国，却有着难以想象的问题。1993年到2006年间，胡图人和图西人之间的内战让这个国家分崩离析。虽然已经停火了，但是还有很多问题没有解决。大规模的谋杀和故意伤害，再加上环境问题，成了让布隆迪人最头疼的问题。被暗杀领袖的名单很长，在过去50年里，国家的控制权也几经易手。游荡的歹徒和持枪的儿童是游客们最大的威胁。抢劫、车匪路霸和绑架也会等着你，所以千万不要停下车来买什么纪念品。为以防万一，你还得接受良好的医疗训练，因为如果你在布隆迪受了伤害，当地的诊所可不能给你什么帮助。
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南极洲
在世界的这一极，谋杀、强奸和抢劫可能都不是问题了，但是恶劣的条件一定会给你带来很多麻烦。南极洲有着一些极端的气候，气温经常就会降到-60摄氏度（华氏-100度）以下，风速也会超过100公里/时。暴露在这样的气候中超过一小时，你肯定会挂掉。南极洲可没有医院，也没有吃的，要是你走丢了，那就什么都别想了。一定要和旅游团跟紧咯。幸好在斯科特基地有家麦当劳，但是前提是：你得找得到它。
5 阿富汗
这个国家有着几百年的历史，是世界上的战略要地之一，素来受别国垂涎。然而，它也一直是最穷、最乱、最落后的地区之一。在苏联入侵期间，红军在阿富汗埋下了1200多万颗地雷。每年都有数百人被这些埋在地里的玩艺儿炸死、炸烂和炸残。苏联人走了，又来了塔利班，从此女性不能工作了，也不能上大学了。2001年，美国推翻了塔利班，但是盗窃、部落间争斗和涉毒暴力让这个国家继续不稳定。人弹的攻击也一直威胁着人们，在阿富汗无人安全。最致命的自杀袭击，2007年11月发生在巴格兰省，这次袭击造成超过70人死亡。我有没有漏掉这一点：阿富汗还出产世界上最高级的大麻和鸦片。
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索马里
索马里是一个以其混乱、腐败、无政府和饥荒而名著于世的国家。游客们都被警告说不要到索马里——他们自称是叫“索马里独立共和国”——去，甚至都不要在靠近非洲之角的地方行船。拿着AK-47的海盗们在这片海上流窜，他们可是会把船截下来，然后拿海员们来索取赎金的。该国北部宗派间的斗争每年都会夺去数千人的性命，而在首都摩加迪沙，地盘的争夺也常常发生在各个宗派和军阀之间。2006年末，埃塞俄比亚攻击了索马里的穆斯林军队，造成了数百人伤亡，国内数千人流离失所。这些畜生……如果这个地方没有足够多的海军陆战队，你会怎么办？确保你的保险现在还有效。
绝望、死亡和毁灭都是苏丹的同义词。这个国家充满了恐怖主义，从它独立那天起，这个国家就被穆斯林武装政权控制着。一些世界上臭名昭著的杀手都在苏丹留下了血案，包括汽车炸弹爆炸、发射火箭袭击和种族灭绝。在达尔富尔地区，政府支持的国民军、政府军和叛军之间的斗争让暴力成为了常态。就因为达尔富尔问题，苏丹还曾和乍得发生了小规模的武装冲突。从2003年起，23万苏丹难民从达尔富尔涌入乍得东部。在过去50年的两次内战中，超过200万人失去了生命。除了它荒凉的沙漠条件外，苏丹肯定是世界上最差劲的地方之一。
在哥伦比亚最大的问题是绑架。1998年，整个哥伦比亚有2338起绑架案，其中138名被绑者被杀。2006年，每10万人中就有69.98人被谋杀的“成绩”，让它排在了世界第四。谋杀案比较多地发生在市长身上，每年都有好几十个市长被杀。当然，还有可卡因。哥伦比亚为世界提供了四分之三的可卡因，而帕布洛 艾斯科巴和卡利 卡德尔的非正规军和政府军之间血腥的战争，看起来也没有个头。就算是那些以慈善为名的机构和人员也不能幸免。2005年，5个天主教传教士被谋杀了，而在1999年，这个数字是9个。哥伦比亚最漂亮的海岸和嶙峋的山脉本该让它成为度假的天堂，但是这些所在都藏在那些令人胆寒的地方之中。
不管你是乔治布什、贝利还是网络红人查克诺里斯——你在伊拉克都不会安全。它有着悠久的历史和丰富的石油储备，但它也是一个被暴力、绝望和混乱毁掉的国家。从2003年起，美国就占领了伊拉克，然后是致使超过65万平民死亡的内战。基地组织、须尼派的暴徒、什叶派的安全武装、库尔德人的反抗、美国大兵、土耳其军队和各种犯罪，都被卷入了一个暴力的轮回。很不幸的是，这个过程在短期内还不会结束。小型路边炸弹（IEDs）、爆炸成型穿透弹（EFPs）和地雷的威胁从来就没断过，还有一次就能致数百人死伤的人弹袭击也让人头疼。连篇累牍的关于绑架和随机杀人的报道已经让人们的思想都麻木了。从2003年起，200万伊拉克人逃到了邻近的国家，190万在伊拉克国内的人仍然流离失所。贫铀穿甲弹还会在将来的几十年里，继续毒害着伊拉克平民和美国大兵们。真的、真的是个人间地狱。
对于普通游客来说，美国是相当安全的，但是相关的数字也不是骗人的。在美国有超过2亿支枪，每天有50起以上的谋杀，这个数字是德国的十倍。每年有近5000人死于撞车事故，大约有6000个路人命丧街头，每年还有31000人自杀。美国现在是世界上暴力犯罪最多的国家，也是在押犯人最多的国家——230万。在国外监狱服刑的各国公民中，美国公民的数量也是最多的。各种国民军、仇恨团体和其它右翼激进分子们也会在各处散布他们的暴力言论，而且还曾经投放过单管炸弹。美国政府也不比原来好多少，每年要花6000亿巨资在防备那些少数敌对国家上。
其它差劲的国家还有：海地、利比里亚和刚果。