Going to travel? Then get better acquainted with the published state Department list of countries in which it is better not to go this year.
Authorities say the 11 most dangerous for American tourists States:
Afghanistan (capital Kabul)
Reasons:
crime, terrorism, riots, armed conflict in the country
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Military conflicts on the territory of the country are more than a quarter century. Here is one of the highest crime rates, terrorist attacks, arrests and abductions of civilians.
Iraq (capital — Baghdad)
Reasons:
terrorism, armed conflict
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Once the center of ancient civilization, is today one of the hotspots of the world. Regular armed conflicts, increased activity of gangs, involved in kidnapping.
Iran (capital Tehran)
Reasons:
the arrest and detention of American citizens
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The US state Department does not support with Iran neither diplomatic nor consular relations. Here is a high risk of being arrested or detained, especially for holders of dual Iranian-American citizenship.
Central African Republic (capital Bangui)
Reasons:
riots, high crime rate
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The last 50 years the country is in a state of civil war: most of the CARS are controlled by various armed groups, kidnapping and killing civilians. In the case of the riots, airports, roads and border can close without warning.
April 20, 2018, the Department withdrew the majority in the territory of the country of American civil servants.
Libya (the capital — Tripoli)
Reasons:
high crime rates, terrorism, riots, armed conflicts
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One of the most common phenomena in the country — kidnapping for ransom, both local and tourists. Especially dangerous is the terrorist group has repeatedly threatened the us civil servants and citizens.
In 2012, the armed extremists carried out a terrorist attack on the American Embassy in Benghazi, killing 4 US citizens, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens. In 2014 the us Embassy in Tripoli has suspended its activities.
Mali (capital Bamako)
Reasons:
the high level of crime, terrorism
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High activity of terrorist groups, crime situation. In the North and centre of the country occur regularly kidnapping and armed robbery.
North Korea (capital Pyongyang)
Reasons:
the arrest and detention of American citizens
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The US state Department does not maintain diplomatic relations with this country and not be able to provide Americans with emergency assistance when needed. However, this function assumes the government of Sweden.
Somalia (capital Mogadishu)
Reasons:
crime, terrorism, piracy
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The danger of pirates, terrorists and leading a constant war between criminal gangs. A few years ago the government was formed, but now it is able to manage only a small part of the southern territory.
South Sudan (capital Juba)
Reasons:
high levels of crime, armed conflict
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In 2011 the country gained independence, but still the political situation is very unstable, regularly armed conflict. In addition, very often breaking out of epidemic diseases, which are not found in other countries.
Syria (capital Damascus)
Reasons:
terrorism, armed conflict, riots
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Now in Syria, was once one of the most prosperous countries in the Middle East is a civil war. The infrastructure of the state in the doldrums, there are constant problems with health services, water and electricity.
In particular, the Department of state warns citizens about the threat of air, chemical, terrorist attacks and kidnappings.
Yemen (capital Sana’a)
Reasons:
terrorism, riots, armed conflicts, low level of medical care
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A huge number of extremist groups. Local laws for any, even minor, the offense is guaranteed the death penalty. The high rate of kidnapping.
In addition, the military conflict has significantly affected the infrastructure and access to electricity, clean water and medical services. Another danger: cholera. In the period from April to July 2017 due to the outbreak of the disease recorded almost 2,000 deaths.
The state Department stresses that in the majority of these States, the U.S. government cannot provide its citizens with emergency assistance.
If you do decide to go to one of the above countries, the authorities suggest:
Consult the Center for disease control
To make a will and assign beneficiaries
Discuss with family members matters of custody of children, pet care, inheritance, real estate and any property
Give them copies of documents and required personal information in case you will not be able to return to the country within the specified period
To develop a personal safety plan
To develop a communication plan with family or relevant organizations so that they are constantly aware of your location and status. We will solve, with whom you make contact in case of emergency in the first place, and what are their next steps.
Join the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive the emergency alert. It will also help to establish your location in an emergency.
To American citizens it was easier to sort out the situation in each of the States, the Department of state has developed a handy interactive map. It is possible to define degree of safety of any country, thanks to the colour gradation in 4 levels (marked in red most dangerous places).
