Rating of the most dangerous countries. Overview of the most dangerous countries. Democratic Republic of the Congo

Each year, the Global Peace Index (compiled by the Institute for Economics and Peace) attempts to measure the peacefulness of the world's 162 largest countries. Measuring the peacefulness of countries is a complex process based on the assessment a wide range indicators. There are a total of 22 indicators, including factors such as the number of external and internal conflicts, relations with neighboring countries, political instability, terrorist activity, the number of murders per 100,000 people, the number of people imprisoned per 100,000 people, the nuclear potential and stockpile of heavy weapons, and many others. Since 2007, when the project was launched, Iceland has always been the safest and most peaceful country in the world. This year, the Top 5 most peaceful countries include Iceland (this year's index is 1.189), Denmark is in second place (1.193), Austria is in third (1.200), then New Zealand (1.236) and finally Switzerland (1.258). In these countries, as well as in those that are next to them in the ranking, you do not have to worry about your safety. But let's look at the other end of the graph. Twenty-five countries, which we will tell you about below, were listed as the most dangerous countries in the world and certainly not worth choosing as holiday destinations or tourist destinations.

25. Mexico (2.500)

Crime is one of the most pressing issues facing Mexico, as Mexican drug cartels play an important role in smuggling cocaine, heroin and marijuana between Latin America and the United States. Consequently, drug trafficking and organized crime have been a major source of violent crime in Mexico.

24. Ethiopia (2.502)


Criminal and political violence in Ethiopia has resulted in numerous injuries and deaths. Pick-pocketing, pick-and-run theft and other petty crimes are common in this country. In addition, there have also been incidents of beatings, stabbings and kidnappings of expatriates and foreigners.

23. Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (2.546)


The country was affected by civil wars that broke out in 2002 and 2010. The Second Ivorian Civil War escalated into a full-scale military conflict between forces loyal to Laurent Gbagbo, President of the Ivory Coast since 2000, and supporters of internationally recognized President Alassane Ouattara. International organizations have reported about numerous cases of human rights violations by both sides.

22. Ukraine (2.546)


Unrest in eastern and southern Ukraine has been capturing the attention of the world since it began in February 2014. Protests in Donetsk and Luhansk escalated into an armed separatist insurgency that forced the Ukrainian government to launch a military counteroffensive against the rebels. The clashes have already claimed the lives of thousands of people.

21. Republic of Chad (2.558)


Chad is one of the poorest and most corrupt countries in the world. Most of the inhabitants live in poverty, earning their livelihood by cattle breeding and farming. Political violence and periodic coup attempts reign in the country. Political instability and depressing poverty have led to a rapid increase in crime and corruption.

20. Egypt (2.571)


AT last years In Egypt, mass continuous protests are taking place. In 2012, tens of thousands of protesters began demonstrating against President Mohamed Morsi after the Morsi government issued an interim constitutional declaration that essentially gave the president unlimited powers. Demonstrations organized by Egyptian opposition organizations and individuals, mostly liberals, secularists and Christians, led to violent clashes between Morsi supporters and anti-Morsi protesters, resulting in dozens of deaths and severe injuries to hundreds of people. In addition, Coptic Christians are now being persecuted and discriminated against on several levels.

19. India (2.571)


Although the Indian economy is the tenth largest in terms of nominal GDP in the world and the third largest in terms of purchasing power parity, the country continues to be plagued by problems of poverty, corruption, malnutrition, insufficient public health and terrorism. Crime is also a serious problem in India. Crimes against women, domestic violence, drug trafficking, arms trafficking and poaching are some of the most common crimes.

18. Republic of Guinea-Bissau (2.591)


Guinea-Bissau has had a history of political instability since independence in 1974 and no elected president has successfully served a full five-year term. In addition to the unstable political situation and overwhelming poverty, the country also suffers from a high crime rate. Violent crimes such as murder and human trafficking are among the most common criminal acts.

17. Lebanon (2.620)


The battles of the Syrian Civil War have spilled over to Lebanon as Lebanese opponents and supporters of the Syrian government have traveled to Syria to fight and attack each other on Lebanese soil. Lebanese Sunni Muslims mostly support the rebels in Syria, while Shiites largely support Syrian President Assad. Killings, riots and kidnappings of foreign nationals throughout Lebanon are widespread.

16. Republic of Yemen (2.629)


Yemen has experienced 11 civil wars in the past and social unrest and unrest is widespread in the country even today. In 2011, a series of street protests began against poverty, unemployment, corruption and against then-president Saleh. The government and its security forces, often seen as thoroughly corrupt, are responsible for torture, inhuman treatment and extrajudicial killings. Freedom of speech, press and religion is limited, homosexuality is illegal and punishable by death.

15. Zimbabwe (2.662)


Crime is a serious problem in Zimbabwe and is fueled by the country's economic decline. Even though the majority of crimes in Zimbabwe are non-violent, the perpetrators are usually armed with weapons, which may include firearms. Several American tourists have been attacked or robbed while walking through the city of Victoria Falls, especially after dark. Another widespread crime committed in Zimbabwe is smash and grab car theft, in which thieves smash the windows of cars stopped at intersections and take things from them.

14. Israel (2.689)


Even though Israel is a highly developed country with the highest standard of living in the Middle East, it is far from where you want to live. The main cause of security instability is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is an ongoing struggle between Israelis and Palestinians that began in the middle of the 20th century and continues to the present day. Recent fighting, which took place mainly in the Gaza region, has once again escalated the conflict.

13. Colombia (2.701)


Colombia, like many Latin American states, developed as a highly segregated society, divided between traditionally wealthy families of Spanish origin and the vast majority of poor Colombians, many of whom are of mixed race. As a result, various armed groups have emerged that are engaged in drug trafficking, murders, kidnappings and other crimes.

12. Nigeria (2.710)


Despite extensive government oil revenues, Nigeria faced a number of social problems. The human rights situation in Nigeria remains in a dire state, and government officials at all levels are still incredibly corrupt. Rape, torture and other cruel examples of inhuman or degrading treatment of prisoners, detainees and suspects are commonplace. In addition, crimes such as human trafficking, social violence and revenge killings are also common in the country, child labour, child abuse and sexual exploitation, female genital mutilation, domestic violence, discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, region and religion.

11. Russia (3.039)


Highly high level crime is probably the reason why Russia is one of the most dangerous countries in the world. Crimes in Russia include drug trafficking, money laundering, human trafficking, extortion, murder for hire, fraud and others. Many criminal gangs implicated in corruption, black market operations, terrorism and kidnappings. In 2011, Russia was among the countries with the highest number of murders, according to United Nations reports.

10. North Korea (3.071)


North Korea is often blamed for one of the worst human rights record in the world. The population is strictly controlled by the state and all aspects of daily life are accountable to the party and state planning. Amnesty International also reports severe restrictions on freedom of association, speech and movement. Violation of the restrictions results in arbitrary detention, torture and other ill-treatment leading to death, and executions.

9. Pakistan (3.107)


Pakistan's post-independence history is characterized by periods of military rule, political instability and conflicts with neighboring India. The country continues to face complex problems, including overpopulation, terrorism, poverty, illiteracy, and corruption. Pakistan is also among the countries with the largest income inequality.

8. Democratic Republic of the Congo (3.213)


This country is extremely rich in natural resources, but political instability, lack of infrastructure and widespread corruption always limit efforts to develop mining and exploitation. The Congolese civil wars that began in 1996 devastated the country. Ultimately, nine African countries, several UN peacekeeping teams and twenty armed groups took part. Wars have killed 5.4 million people since 1998, with more than 90 percent of these deaths due to malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia and malnutrition, compounded by dire, unhygienic housing conditions where people lived in overcrowded buildings.

7. Central African Republic (3.331)


Since gaining independence from France in 1960, the Central African Republic has been dominated by a series of authoritarian leaders. The first multiparty democratic elections took place in 1993 when Ange-Félix Patassé was elected president. However, the period of peace did not last long, as the Civil War in the Central African Republic (Central African Republic Bush War) broke out in 2004. Despite the conclusion of a peace treaty in 2007 and another in 2011, armed clashes broke out between the government and the Muslim and Christian factions in December 2012. This led to ethnic and religious cleansing and massive population displacement in 2013 and 2014.

6. Sudan (3.362)


Sudan suffers from a number of problems. For most of Sudan's history, the country has been plagued by ethnic conflicts as well as internal conflicts, including two civil wars and the War in the Darfur region. Sudan also has a deplorable human rights record, especially regarding ethnic cleansing and slavery in the country. The Sudanese legal system is based on strict Islamic law.

5. Federal Republic of Somalia (3.368)


The Somali Civil War is an ongoing conflict that began in 1991 and continues to this day. It originated from resistance to Siad Barre's regime in the 1980s, but over time, many different factions, armed rebel groups and clan armed organizations have joined the conflict, vying for influence in the country. To date, the war has claimed hundreds of thousands of victims.

4. Iraq (3.377)


Iraq suffered from Iraqi war(Iraq War), which lasted almost 9 years. It officially ended in December 2011, but the country has been in a state of conflict up until today. Currently, the main problem in Iraq is the Islamic state, which is constantly expanding and capturing large areas in the north of the country, including the provincial capitals of Mosul (Mosul) or Tikrit (Tikrit).

3. Republic of South Sudan (3.397)


Since July 2011, when South Sudan became independent state The country is suffering from internal conflicts. Ethnic violence began as part of Sudanese nomadic conflicts between rival nomadic tribes. They resulted in a large number of victims and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people.

2. Afghanistan (3.416)


The war in Afghanistan began in 2001 and continues to this day. It refers to the intervention of NATO and allied forces in the ongoing civil war in Afghanistan. The war began after the September 11 attacks and its state purposes were the destruction of al-Qaeda (al-Qaeda) and the elimination of a safe basis for the activities of this organization in Afghanistan by overthrowing the power of the Taliban. As of 2013, tens of thousands of people have been killed during the war.

1. Syria (3.650)


The main reason why Syria is considered the most dangerous country in the world is the Syrian Civil War. This ongoing armed conflict began in early spring 2011 with nationwide protests against the government of President Bashar al-Assad, whose forces responded with a violent crackdown. The conflict gradually turned from popular protests to an armed uprising after several months of military sieges. The armed opposition is various groups, which were formed during the conflict, including the Free Syrian Army or the Islamic Front. Conflict death estimates vary greatly, ranging from around 110,000 to almost 200,000.

It is truly sad to see some of the things that are happening in the most dangerous countries in the world. We hope that one day these countries will still be able to become safe and prosperous states.

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10th place - Libya

Opens the top ten most dangerous countries Libya. After the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, a real mess is going on here. IS militants in uncontrolled territories seize the property of residents, restrict access to food, medical services and fuel.

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9th place - Sudan

During the British rule, the borders of this colony were drawn along parallels and meridians, without taking into account the religious and historical differences of the peoples living in these territories. After independence was declared in 1956, armed conflicts began in the country between the Arab north and the Negroid south, until the secession of South Sudan in 2011.

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8th place - Ukraine

The only European country in the Top 10 is Ukraine. Following Ukraine is Russia (in 13th place). Since April 2014, ongoing fighting on the territory of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. According to the UN, as of March 23, 2016, 30,346 people became victims of the conflict in Ukraine: more than 9,000 were killed and more than 21,000 were injured. The number of refugees exceeded 2.3 million people.

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7th place - Central African Republic

In this country, for 15 years, a tyrant, a sadist and a cannibal, Colonel Jean-Bedel Bokassa, single-handedly ruled. After his overthrow, a series of coups d'état began amid growing social instability and a worsening economic situation. Average duration life in the Central African Republic - only 50 years.

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6th place - Yemen

In 2011, a revolution broke out in Yemen. Since 2014, there has been an armed conflict between the Shiite group Ansar Allah and government forces. In March 2015, a coalition of Arab states led by Saudi Arabia took part in the war on the side of the Yemeni government. Life in this country is very hectic.

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5th place - Somalia

Since 1988, a civil war has been going on in the country, which began as a protest against the dictatorship and led to the collapse of the state, inter-clan strife, and the flourishing of piracy. In the south, mujahideen of Islamist groups oppose allied government forces, while the north is controlled by the unrecognized republic of Somaliland.

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4th place - Afghanistan

Since 1978, the civil war has not stopped in the country. At first, Afghanistan turned into an arena of conflict between the USSR and the USA. After the withdrawal of Soviet troops, the Taliban Islamic group came to power, during whose rule a record amount of drugs was produced in Afghanistan. After the September 11 attacks, the United States sent troops to Afghanistan, which caused a new round of civil war.

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3rd place - Iraq

Another country that felt the effects of 9/11. US President George W. Bush said that Iraq supports international terrorism and is working on the creation of weapons mass destruction. In 2003, after the invasion of the international coalition forces, a civil war broke out in the country. She goes to this day. The weapon of mass destruction was never found.

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2nd place - South Sudan

Years of war between north and south Sudan has led to humanitarian disaster. Droughts, famine, fuel shortages, a poorly developed healthcare system and an ever-expanding zone of military confrontation have forced many people to flee to neighboring countries.

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1st place - Syria

Syria is the most dangerous country in the world. For several years, Syria experienced an unprecedented drought, which caused great internal tension. In March 2011, speeches began demanding a change in the existing regime. Anti-government troops were supported by the United States, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, and the government of Syria - Iran, Russia, North Korea and Venezuela. Currently, the war in the country continues. Losses from sanctions amounted to 4 billion dollars, 3.9 million Syrians left the most dangerous country in the world.

Life is scary, and traveling is even scarier: planes are shot down, bombs explode at the airport, people are shot at hotels ... Sometimes it seems that it is better to lock yourself at home, close all windows and doors and look at pictures with landscapes and city views on Tumblr.

But despite the turbulent situation, there are still countries in the world where you can just enjoy the trip without worrying about your life. But, of course, there are also such dangerous places that it is better to trust your inner paranoid and not tempt fate.

Map of dangerous and safe countries according to the Global Peace Index

Dark green is a very high level of security. Green - high level. Yellow - medium level. Orange - low level. Red is very low.

5 Dangerous Country: Somalia, Africa

For 20 years in a row, Somalia has been shaken by civil war: on the one hand, the Transitional Federal Government, supported by the United States of America, on the other hand, Islamist rebels. In addition, the country is torn apart by endless conflicts between opposing tribes. Criminal gangs operate on land, and pirates operate at sea. In recent years, about 20% of the population has fled from the African state. Tourists have nothing to do here either - medicine is extremely undeveloped, there are problems with telephone communications, and a trip by car can easily become a real disaster - there are few gas stations, so there is every chance of getting stuck in the middle of the desert.

Somali children queue for food and water

4 Dangerous Country: Afghanistan

It is better for tourists to forget about Afghanistan: the Central Asian state was recognized as the worst place for women. The statistics are frightening: for example, in 2014, 2,026 cases of violence against women were registered, including 162 residents of the country who were beaten to death. Moreover, compared with the previous year, the figure increased by 15%. But the place is not safe for men either. The situation in the country is very turbulent, especially for foreigners - they can become victims of the Taliban. For example, in 2007, the Taliban kidnapped 23 Korean tourists from an ordinary city bus, killing two in the process.

Afghan women celebrate the new year in Kabul. Author: Ahmad Masood/Reuters.

3 Dangerous Country: Iraq

The Islamist terrorist organization Daesh is operating in Iraq - it has control over the northern, western and central parts of the country, including the second largest Iraqi city of Mosul. It is dangerous to approach the borders of Iraq with Turkey, Syria and Iran. Terrorists do not spare anyone: representatives of the Red Cross, the UN, journalists and ordinary tourists are under attack. Hotels, restaurants, cafes and other places where guests of the country gather are the targets. Desperate travelers claim that the southern regions of the country are relatively safe, you just need to avoid "hot" spots, not get involved in conflicts, not stand out from the crowd ... But maybe it's still not worth it?

2 Dangerous Country: South Sudan, Africa

Do not go, children, to walk in Africa ... And certainly bypass South Sudan. Southern Sudan became a separate independent state after a referendum in 2011. Before the popular vote, Sudan promised to support any decision of the southerners, but since independence, conflicts between the northern and southern states have not stopped. The danger also comes from the Lord's Resistance Army, a Ugandan nationalist cult group whose bases and strongholds are believed to be in South Sudan. The Lord's army has become infamous for repeated kidnappings of children. The tourist will have to carefully think over the route: there are many minefields. In addition, in case of accidents, the traveler should not rely on local medicine - it does not differ in quality in the country.

A man with the flag of South Sudan on the Independence Day march

1 Dangerous Country: Syria

It is difficult even to guess who would come up with the idea of ​​voluntarily going to Syria. For 2016, in the Global Peace Security Ranking, Syria is recognized as the most dangerous country in the world. Since the beginning of the conflict between the government of Bashar al-Assad and the opposition in 2011, more than 300 thousand people have been killed here. One fifth of the population of Syria (3.9 out of 21.9 million) fled to other countries, another 7.6 million people were displaced inside the country from their places of residence. The international human rights organization Human Rights Watch called the actions of the militants a crime against humanity. Governments are advising their citizens in Syria to leave the country immediately. At any moment, airports, roads and other means of communication can be blocked, and there will be no turning back.

Syrian woman with a child in a military conflict zone

1 Safe Country: Iceland

Since 2007, Iceland has consistently proven to be the safest country in the world. The small island nation in northern Europe has no army, and the police don't even carry weapons. American faculty student international law Andrew Clark traveled to Iceland twice to collect information for a project on the low crime rate of the Nordic country. There are 0.3 murders for every 100,000 people here, and the rate has been between 0 and 1.5 for more than a decade. Why is it so safe here? Andrew believes that the secret of Iceland lies in equality: 97% of Icelanders consider themselves to be middle class, the country is considered the first in the world in terms of women's rights, the rights of minorities are protected here and there is an almost complete absence of religious conflicts.

Icelanders at the town festival

2. Safe country: Denmark

Crimes of extreme gravity are very rare here - the number of murders reaches only 0.8 per 100,000 people. For tourists, Denmark is safe - for example, in the capital of the country, Copenhagen, there are no "dangerous" areas. Sexual violence rates are also low, making Denmark one of the best countries for women traveling alone. Guests of the country should only observe reasonable security measures: for example, keep an eye on things at the famous music festivals in Aarhus. In the countryside, too, everything is quiet and calm, but it is worth remembering that the majority of Danish rural residents do not speak English, so in which case it can be difficult to seek help.

Spectators at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival

3. Safe country: Austria

Austria is one of the safest countries in the world. The capital of Austria, Vienna ranks sixth in safety out of 215 cities. The number of murders is one per 100,000 people. Tourists can feel safe both in small towns and in the countryside, including in nature. Here you should be afraid of pickpocketing (as, indeed, everywhere else) and theft of bicycles. The latter is explained quite simply: the difference between bike lanes is not visible everywhere. Some tourists note an unfriendly attitude towards black people, especially in small towns.

4 Safe Country: New Zealand

In the 2016 Global Peace rankings, New Zealand was ranked fourth. The country did not lose its leading position in previous years either. The island nation also holds the title of the most non-corrupt in the world - New Zealanders are proud of their relaxed lifestyle, for which they can be grateful for an efficiently working legislative system and police, which you can always turn to. New Zealand is equally safe for trips to cities and for outings into the wild. True, sometimes it’s still worth being careful with the latter: although, unlike neighboring Australia, there are few dangerous and poisonous animals here, ki parrots love to gnaw plastic from wipers, side mirrors and car doors and can significantly spoil the look of the vehicle.

5. Safe country: Portugal

In a frighteningly short time, several popular tourist destinations have become extremely unsafe at once: a suicide bombing at Istanbul airport, the shooting of tourists in a Tunisian hotel, a plane crash in Egypt have turned many travelers away from these countries. Warm European countries entered the stage, among which Portugal is the fifth safest in the Global Peace ranking. In Portugal, you can temporarily forget about terrorism and crime (1.2 murders per 100,000 people a year). The most common tourist complaints are dishonest, boorish taxi drivers, pickpockets in public transport, and broken chipped tiles on the main streets of cities.

BOOM Festival in Idanha-a-Nova

Every year, the Research Institute for Economics and Peace strives to show people the degree of peacefulness in the 162 largest countries in the world. When calculating the Global Peace Index (calculated by experts from the transnational sovereign Research Institute for Economics and Peace), the number of paramilitary clashes and human losses incurred during hostilities are taken into account. Today we will tell you which is the most dangerous country in the world and how visiting it can end for you.

Superiority is given to Syria as the most dangerous country. main reason it turned out to be the Civil War. A multifaceted paramilitary clash with foreign interference on the territory of the Syrian state began in the spring of 2011. The national resistance opposed the head of state, Bashar al-Assad. The main demand of the protesters is the elimination of the emergency order that has been in force since 1962 and the implementation of democratic reforms in the state. The forces of power tried to suppress the opposition by force, as a result of which, from ordinary national protests, the clash turned into an armed rebellion.

Military operations were carried out between the state troops and organizations of the Free Syrian Army. After some time, a discord occurred in the circle of resistance: first of all, the Kurdish oppositionists separated and organized their legitimate personal power, the “Supreme Kurdish Council”. The predominantly effective Muslim alliances founded the Islamic Front. The death rate in this collision is very high, there are approximately from 110 thousand to 200 thousand people.

South Sudan is dangerous both for the existence of local citizens and for the visit of tourists. In the winter of 2011, a popular poll (referendum) was held in South Sudan to make the state autonomous and independent from Sudan. But he became independent only in the summer of 2011, after the conclusion of the manifesto.

Relations with Sudan remain extremely tense due to regional and political bickering. Paramilitary clashes erupted between Sudan and South Sudan in the disputed lands of South Kordofan from May to August 2011, and in Heglik from March to April 2012. Therefore, it is very risky for life to come to this country for a visit because of the unstable socio-political situation and unresolved regional issues.

As for the health care system, it is in a very sad state. The state ranks first in the number of HIV-infected people; epidemics of cholera, malaria and black fever often break out here. But the most terrifying thing is that in this area there are very rare diseases that are difficult to cure and about which almost nothing is known. The situation is gradually heating up and turning into a real genocide for the African people living in this territory.

The Republic has suffered huge losses from the Iraqi war, which has been going on for 9 years. According to official data, hostilities ended in the winter of 2011, but in reality the situation is different.

In Iraq there is Babylon and a large number of the most ancient and valuable exhibits, in addition, the state is rich in blue fuel and black gold. But all this cannot change the fact that this country has been at war for more than 10 years. Al-Qaeda, and Kurdish terrorists, and Sunni fighters, and Shits, and North American fighters, and intruders, and Turks are in this place, so even for the local population, the country is considered very dangerous, not to mention visitors.

For a long time in this state there is a war. Due to military operations and terrorism, Afghanistan is considered the most dangerous and poorest country. The war in Afghanistan began in 1978.

One of the largest international terrorist organizations, al-Qaeda, comes from here, so a large number of its militant followers still live here. In all likelihood, this is the reason for such a large number of suicide bombers. Foreigners in Afghanistan are very skeptical. There won't be one here safe place for a person.

Afghanistan is a record-breaking drug-producing country. So this is another reason to refuse to visit the country.

The Federal Republic of Somalia is an East African state that eventually fell apart from the civil war and from the rebel movement into many parts. Somalia is considered the promised land for the current thieves. It is this fact that makes it clear that excursions to this country are very dangerous.

The war within the state began in Somalia in 1988 and continues to this day. The devastation and lack of money forced the locals to engage in piracy. Marine trade routes near the lands of Somalia provide an opportunity for Somali pirates to seize tankers and yachts, with absolute impunity.

The situation is not calm on land either. The state is divided into several warring territories. However, the situation may change in the near future better side. At the moment, several countries are simultaneously monitoring the situation in the region, and this has already brought good result. Since 2014, the number of ships captured by sea robbers has impressively decreased.

Despite the unsafe stay in the country, there are daredevils who come to the Republic of Somalia to admire the beautiful beaches and caves of Laas Gaal.

Yemen has suffered 11 wars within the state. Public unrest and devastation haunt the country today. Since 2011, violent street protests have been taking place in Yemen against poverty, corrupt officials, unemployment and former President Saleh. The then corrupt leadership is responsible for what happened in the country: the use of torture, the monstrous attitude towards people and extrajudicial executions. As for freedom of speech, there is none here, even religion is limited for the people. Homosexuals in Yemen are subject to the death penalty.

Troubled years for Yemen:

• 2011. The beginning of the revolution, the protest against the authorities, the demand for the resignation of the presidency, Ali Abdullah Saleh, who ruled the country for thirty-two years.
• year 2014. Paramilitary clash between the government and the paramilitary group of the Shia Zaidis Ansar Allah.
• In March 2015, a number of Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, intervened in the internal Yemeni conflict.

A significant part of the cities of the state suffer from a siege introduced by the countries of the Arab coalition. Local residents feel the lack of the most necessary for existence: food, drinking water, medicines and electricity. Thousands of Yemeni families have been divided, housing has been destroyed, and homeless people have to live in tents and makeshift camps.

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Having gained independence from the French Republic in 1960, the Central African Republic still remained under pressure from authoritarian leaders. The very first multi-party general democratic elections were held in 1993, when Ange-Félix Patasse became president. The calm situation in the country did not last long: in 2004, a war broke out within the state. Despite peace agreements in 2007 and 2011, armed clashes broke out between the government and the rebels (most of them were Muslims) in the winter of 2012. Armed clashes have led to the forced expulsion from the territory of persons of other ethnic and religious affiliations and the mass resettlement of residents.

The Central African Republic is rich in natural resources: deposits of crystals, gold metal, black gold, uranium, forest and hydropower reserves. But despite all these riches, it still remains the poorest country in the world.

A large-scale armed confrontation in the Congo, which began in 1996, completely ruined the country. The Republic of the Congo is rich in natural resources, but due to political instability, lack of infrastructure and widespread corruption, the extraction and use of natural minerals has always been limited.

9 African countries, a number of UN peacekeeping groups and 20 armed groups participated in the armed clash. Military action since 1980 has resulted in the death of 5.4 million people, with 90% of the deaths due to malaria, pneumonia, diarrhea and starvation.

To date, clashes in the Congo continue. The authorities, together with the UN, are conducting a defensive struggle against all the rebels who control certain parts of the country.

Each city in Venezuela is home to about a million people. The country is known for its high crime rates. Here, per capita, there are more than 7 dozen robbery-related murders. Tourists risk saying goodbye to life even while walking through Barquisimeto, the capital and largest city of the state of Lara. Residents of Barquisimeto have to see murders almost every day.

Ukraine was also on the list of dangerous countries. In 2014, hostilities broke out on the territory of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. According to the UN, as of March 2016, there were about 30,346 victims: 9,000 of them died and about 21,000 were injured. There are more than 2.3 million migrants.

After the armed conflict, the flow of tourists decreased several times. It is not recommended to go on excursions to the cities of Luhansk and Donbass. In Kyiv or Lvov, the lives of tourists are not in danger.

We have introduced you to only a few dangerous countries. After all, it is difficult to compile a list of places that threaten a person’s life, since the danger can be caused various reasons- social, political, religious, climatic or natural. It can be paramilitary clashes, unstable state-legal environment or racial discrimination. In turn, natural disasters and different types insects that can harm humanity.

The ranking of the most dangerous and safest countries in the world and accurate statistics on the level of crime will help to understand many of the pressing issues that are increasingly arising in modern world. Is there a country in the world where it is safe to live? Probably a lot of people are thinking about it. After all, every day we are driven into stress by news about how people are robbed, killed, kidnapped, terrorized, raped. Many countries are torn to shreds by civil wars. There are nooks and crannies the globe, where without a helmet, a knife, or even firearms don't leave the house. Where do states care about the safety of their citizens, and where do they not fulfill their duties? Which countries should be avoided, and where can you go without fear? After all, we all want to live in a world in which our rights and dignity are respected in practice, and not on paper, and nothing threatens life.

Indices and safety ratings

UN Index

The potential danger to the life of a country is determined by a special Office for Combating Drugs and Crime, functioning under the UN. It has existed since 1997 and has many regional branches. The Office compiles a safety rating of countries, the main criterion in which is the number of deliberate killings per 100,000 people in each country. This indicator is sometimes confused with the criterion of violence in society. But experts believe that these indices do not always coincide. Different countries have their own crime assessment system. Sometimes states include in the statistics all deaths associated with criminal attacks. It happens that there are also attempts on someone's life or bringing to suicide.

But be that as it may, the UN Intentional Killing Index always determines the level of security of individuals in a particular country, as well as the attitude towards human life in the society in question. This study is conducted every few years, and the latest data is for 2013 (published in 2014).

Global Peace Index

The Institute for Economics and Peace also has its own rating (together with the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Sydney). This is the Security Index or the Global Peace Index. This rating takes into account three indicators:

1. The level of security in society.
2. The presence of internal conflicts or participation in international wars.
3. How militarized the country is and whether its foreign policy is aggressive.

In total, 22 indicators are taken into account when compiling the rating. This Index is published every year and covers more than 160 states. At the same time, UN data on the level of murders are also taken into account. Each group of indicators is assigned a score from 1 to 5 points. The lower the score, the more peaceful and safe the country is considered. The assessment is carried out annually.

Other indices

The ValuePenguin agency also compiles its own rating of countries that are safe to live in. Their data is based on the number of harmful emissions into the atmosphere, car accidents, thefts, assaults, life expectancy and police officers relative to the population density in each state. However, they statistical study divided into three categories - large countries (with a population of 20 million people), medium (from 5 to 20) and small (up to 5 million). True, these statistics are true for relatively developed countries, as well as those states where the population is more or less accurately known. It is advisable, on the basis of all these data, to compile a summary of which countries are the safest, and where it is actually scary to live.

Rating of the most dangerous countries according to the UN

According to the UN, the most dangerous countries for life are Honduras, Venezuela, the US Virgin Islands, Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Lesotho, Swaziland, Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Honduras

The first place in the ranking belongs to Honduras. The level of murders, including intentional, in this country in 2013 amounted to more than 90 people per 100,000 population. It is the highest in the world. Not only accommodation, but simply an individual trip there by a foreigner is equivalent to suicide. In this state, military coups take place approximately every four years. But no government has been able to deal with drug cartels and street gangs. The military patrols the streets instead of the police. By evening, the streets of cities are empty, and residents do not even go out to the store - they can be killed on the way.

In Honduras, only the military dare to take to the streets in the evenings

Venezuela

The rate of violent deaths at the hands of criminals per capita in Venezuela in 2013 was already significantly lower (about 53 people per 100,000). There are many reasons why security in this country is lower than in neighboring states where there are wars and civil conflicts. But the main one is that the Venezuelan government does not pursue a policy aimed at reducing crime. The police and law enforcement agencies of the country are mired in corruption and do not fulfill their duties. In addition, there is no control over the spread of firearms that flood the streets of cities. Venezuela is the main country for the transit of cocaine from Colombia, and drug trafficking is often controlled by high-ranking military officials.

Corruption and poverty are the main reasons for the high crime rate in Venezuela

US Virgin Islands

Not too far behind Venezuela and the US Virgin Islands. The murder rate is 52 per 100,000. It is an autonomous territory of the United States, but the crime rate is 10 times higher than the average for the United States. There are a lot of thefts of personal property, and violent crimes are typical for the outskirts, deserted shores. When exchanging money on the street, you may be attacked in broad daylight. Criminal violence, however, is more directed at local residents, but the level of security in the country is declining all the time. In recent years, there have been several high-profile cases of tourist murders. The population on the islands is predominantly poor, with low level education. The police are not doing their job well. At the same time, the US Virgin Islands remains a popular cruise destination, and travel companies are trying to hide real crime statistics from their customers.

Even in broad daylight on the streets of the US Virgin Islands, you should not exchange currency

Belize

Belize has the fourth highest murder rate in the world (over 44 per 100,000). If the villages here are relatively safe to live in, and the inhabitants themselves maintain order, then in the cities the situation is diametrically opposite. Armed robberies, theft, fraud and corruption that has permeated the entire state system - this is still far from a complete picture of crime in the tourist "paradise". Belize also plays a role in drug trafficking from south to north. Although the police are trying to combat this phenomenon, it is a determining factor in the rise of violent crime. Downshifters from different countries who had the imprudence to settle here often suffer from attacks by bandits.

Belize is considered a paradise for tourists, but ranks fourth in the world in terms of the number of murders

Salvador

El Salvador closes the top five most dangerous countries in the world according to the UN rating (murder rate of 41 people per 100 thousand). Extremely unfriendly state. The police department of the capital of this state captures in three days the same number of violent crimes leading to death on the streets as in the UK is recorded in a year. There are so many murders in San Salvador that unidentified corpses are thrown into mass graves in the city's cemetery. The country's government has declared war on banditry, but in this battle so far the victory is on the side of the criminals. The latter themselves round up the policemen and kill them. People are kidnapped and killed for various reasons - for Political Views, for money, for cooperation with the police. In terms of the number of murders of their own citizens, the bandits of San Salvador overtook even the Islamic State group banned in the Russian Federation.

Policemen in El Salvador wear masks because criminals also round up and kill them

The most dangerous countries according to the Global Peace Index

Among the ten countries that are the most terrible to live in, the Global Peace Index put Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, South Sudan, the Central African Republic, Somalia, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pakistan, North Korea in the first places in the list. All of them are torn apart by civil conflicts, which sometimes acquire an international character.

Syria

According to the Global Peace Index, for 2015 Syria is considered the most dangerous country in the world (3.65). It is engulfed in a civil war that began after protests against President Bashar al-Assad were forcibly suppressed in 2011 by armed means. During this conflict, government troops, various opposition groups kill, arrest, and torture people, including women and children. Many civilians are killed by bombing and artillery attacks. The death toll in this conflict is approaching 200,000.

Syria is the most dangerous country in the world according to the Global Peace Index

Iraq

The score of this country according to the Global Peace Index is 3.45. Iraq suffered first from a conflict with the United States, and then from a civil war that lasted nine years. Although the war is considered officially ended in 2011, it actually continues in a different phase. The Islamic State terrorist organization banned in the Russian Federation is exacerbating this conflict, seizing more and more territory in northern Iraq (the cities of Tirkit, Mosul, Biji and others) and forcing thousands of people to leave everything and flee their homes in order to save own life. After the overthrow of the regime of Saddam Hussein, the country turned into a real hell for women.

No one feels safe in Iraq

Afghanistan

In the ranking of the Global Index, Afghanistan has 3.43 points. The war in this country has been going on for 15 years. This is a civil conflict involving NATO countries and their allies. Although the purpose of this war was to destroy terrorist organization Al-Qaeda and the overthrow of the power of the Taliban group, the official government of Afghanistan still controls only the capital of the country and some adjacent territories. The Taliban intimidates the local population, arranges terrorist attacks. Tens of thousands of people died during this conflict and continue to die violent deaths to this day. Afghanistan is also considered the most dangerous country in the world for women. 90% of them are illiterate and the Taliban are killing girls who want to go to school. 80% of women are forced to marry.

War is part of everyday life for most Afghans, especially in the provinces.

South Sudan

A country with a peacefulness score of 3.38 became independent in 2011. region inhabited by black Africans for a long time subjected to violent Islamization by the Sudanese Arabs. In this regard, endless civil wars blazed here, which in a few years claimed the lives of 2 million people. However, even independence from Sudan did not resolve the situation, since the region is inhabited by different ethnic groups, including nomadic tribes. Between them in 2013, the conflict broke out again, and the country continues to suffer from interethnic wars.

Despite gaining independence, South Sudan continues to suffer from tribal conflicts

Central African Republic

The history of the CAR is sad. This is a former French colony, which today has a rating of 3.33 points. Since independence, it has been ruled by authoritarian regimes, military juntas and adventurers. Democratic elections and the establishment of a republic did not overcome the monstrous corruption and political instability, and in 2004 a civil war broke out between the government, Muslim and Christian movements. In 2013, the government was overthrown by Muslim rebels, and since then both sides have been killing civilians. There was even a danger of genocide on religious grounds in the country. The election of a woman president, whose candidacy was approved by both sides of the conflict, somewhat eased the tension. But the world is still very far away.

Interreligious conflicts in the Central African Republic almost led to genocide

Which countries are recognized by the UN as the safest?

Liechtenstein, Monaco, Singapore, Japan, Iceland, Hong Kong, Kuwait, French Polynesia, Bahrain and Indonesia are the safest countries in the world according to the UN Intentional Homicide Index.

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein, an Alpine principality, is one of the smallest and richest countries in the world. The rate of intentional homicides in 2013 was zero. Liechtenstein's sources of income are the sale of unique postage stamps and tourism. It is believed that here the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Economically, Liechtenstein is closely linked to Switzerland. The atmosphere in the country is very calm and relaxed. The people are friendly, courteous, hospitable. You do not feel the tension that covers you in almost all world capitals.

The atmosphere in Liechtenstein is very calm and relaxed.

Monaco

The Principality of Monaco also boasts zero intentional homicide rates. This country is very small - only two square kilometers, surrounded by French territory. We can say that this is just a rock in the sea, where houses huddle on ledges. But the influx of tourists here is huge. In addition, Monaco owes its prosperity to the gambling business. Therefore, the government has taken unprecedented security measures. Every ten people are guarded by at least one policeman. The country has the most advanced 24-hour video surveillance system. All the roads of the principality can be blocked in a matter of minutes, and very severe sentences are passed for the most minor crimes.

Monaco has zero intentional homicide rate

Singapore

The small Asian state of Singapore ranks third in the world on the Intentional Homicide Index (0.2 per 100,000 people). Experts believe that the whole point is in the perfect system of police work, strict rules life and heavy fines. For example, throwing garbage in the wrong place will cost you 500 US dollars, and smoking or chewing gum in places not intended for this will cost you a thousand. In addition, in Singapore, the laws are not only harsh, but also strictly enforced.

In addition to the system of fines, corporal punishment in the form of blows with cane sticks (for example, for attempted murder) can be applied in Singapore. The country has the death penalty by hanging, which is used for the most serious crimes: brutal murder, drug trafficking, and so on.

Singapore owes its safety to professional police work and strict laws and regulations.

Japan

Although we are used to detective stories and thrillers about the Japanese mafia (yakuza), it is actually a very calm country. The intentional homicide rate here is slightly higher than in Singapore (0.3 per 100,000), and the size and population are much larger. In Japan, there is not only little violent crime, but also robberies and thefts. Lost things are carried by the population to the lost and found office, where they wait for their owners. This is a country where people can safely walk the streets at any time of the day without fear for their lives or property. Doors are often not closed here at night, and cars are left in the parking lot without hiding expensive gadgets. The reasons for this are the professionalism of the police, which is very trusted by the population, as well as hostile attitude towards criminals. The latter are not surrounded by any romantic veil, but become outcasts in society and the family.

Japan is a calm country where you can walk the streets at any time of the day.

Iceland

The "Island of Vikings and Geysers" is on a par with Japan in terms of security and the level of violent deaths. Although the country suffered from the economic crisis, this did not affect the peacefulness and hospitality of its inhabitants. There are about 2-3 hundred prisoners in Iceland who are allowed to go home on weekends to see relatives, and the police do not carry weapons. Icelanders are trying to solve all political problems through "electronic democracy" (online voting). Maybe it reduces the degree of tension in society. In this country, conservatism and modernism coexist, and there is enough space for everyone.

In Iceland, the police do not carry weapons, and many problems are solved through "electronic democracy"

Safest countries in the world according to the Global Peace Index

The Global Peace Index has its own rating of safe countries. It does not exactly match the UN ranking, although countries such as Iceland and Japan made it into the top ten of both Indexes. The safest states according to the Global Peace Rating are Iceland, Denmark, Austria, New Zealand, Switzerland, Finland, Canada, Japan, Australia, Czech Republic. Since Iceland (peace index 1.15) has already been described above, it is advisable to pay attention to four more countries from the top five countries in the Global Peace Index nomination in 2015.

Denmark

The index of peacefulness in Denmark is approximately 1.15. Like Iceland, this country is one of the most peaceful in the world. Local residents often learn about murders and violence only from the news. In Denmark, it is customary to show friendliness to others. There are so few political upheavals and even major events here that Denmark is almost never reported in the news.

Residents of the "Danish kingdom" often learn about murders and violence only from the news.

Austria

Austria is in third place in the Peacefulness Index (1.2). This country has one of the most effective police in the world, high income, discipline, law-abiding and educated population. Violent crime is rare here.

Austria ranks third on the Peace Index

New Zealand

New Zealand comes in third. The island state, where the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed, is popular with tourists because of its fabulously beautiful landscapes and excellent ecology. Experts believe that the reason for the low level of crime and murder is the lack of political conflicts, the religiosity of the population, the stability of the economy and a kind of isolation from the rest of the world. New Zealand was one of the first countries to establish equality - it gave women the right to vote in the nineteenth century. Living here is beautiful and comfortable.

Living in New Zealand is not only beautiful, but comfortable and safe

Switzerland

The level of peacefulness of the Swiss in 2015 is 1.28. Although in the old days this country supplied mercenaries to its warring neighbors, now it is an oasis of peace and tranquility. Many nationalities harmoniously coexist here, there are four state languages. Its most populous cities - Geneva and Zurich - can become examples for other capitals of the world, it is so pleasant to live here. Law enforcement officers are professional, polite and punctual.

Geneva and Zurich, despite their crowdedness, are the safest among major cities Europe

Safe countries according to ValuePenguin

As already mentioned, this agency has its own rating system for the safest countries to live in. According to the agency, Spain, Japan, Italy, France and Australia are the safest among large countries. Among the averages are Switzerland, Singapore, Greece, the Netherlands and Hong Kong. And the safest small countries are Cyprus, Ireland, Iceland, Costa Rica and Luxembourg.

TOP 10 countries in which it is better to be born a man

When we talk about choosing a safe country of residence, we mean the criteria for observing gender equality.

Although for the most part people believe that the rights of women in our time are not under threat, in fact there are countries where the fair sex is constantly and systematically victims of violence and discrimination.

Sometimes the law does not even treat them as persons equal to men. Many expert organizations of the world regularly identify leaders in terms of gender inequality, that is, countries where it is better to be born a man.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan ranks first in terms of the level of danger for women. But it's not just paramilitary killings that threaten women in this country. Pregnant women practically do not receive medical care, and therefore deaths in childbirth occur every 30 minutes. Afghan women have the highest suicide rate. More than 1 million widows are forced to earn a living through clandestine prostitution. 87% of women suffer from severe forms domestic violence- they are beaten, their noses and lips are cut off.

Other countries with terrible conditions for women

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, where more than 3 million people have already been killed in a civil war, does not spare women. Rape, including mass rape, is such a systematic phenomenon there that UN experts called it unprecedented. Many women die, fall ill with AIDS. They are forced to get food and water for their children literally under bullets.

Millions of women in Iraq are forced to stay at home because it is dangerous for them to work. The "Islamic State" forces those who live in the occupied areas to provide sexual services to militants, and if they refuse, they kill them along with their children.

Nepal is characterized by early marriages and the "sale of daughters". In this regard, many girls die from early childbirth. Widows are victims of discrimination and accusations of witchcraft. Maoist battle groups force girls to join their ranks.

The ongoing conflict in Sudan is taking the lives of many thousands of women. Others are kidnapped, raped, and access to justice is closed to them.

Indeed, in some countries it is not worth it to be born a woman, no matter how unfair it may sound.

The poor and the rich

But not only countries with civil conflicts and underdeveloped economies are dangerous and difficult for women.

Guatemala is one of the poorest countries. Therefore, it is not surprising that there is one of the highest rates of domestic violence, rape and HIV/AIDS in the world. Women are often killed by bandits who leave their mocking messages on their dead bodies.

Mali and Somalia are poor countries, riddled with civil wars and with little to no security systems. In addition, the brutal practice of female circumcision, which mutilates the genitals, is common there. Its victims are from 80 to 90 percent of women.

In Pakistan, so-called honor killings are common. A woman or a girl can be "executed" by relatives on one suspicion that the honor of the family has been tarnished. In addition, in rural areas it is still customary to rape women as punishment for the crimes of their husbands and brothers.

But even in such a rich country as Saudi Arabia, women are viewed as inferior beings, absolutely dependent on male relatives. They are forbidden to drive a car, communicate with other men. Their life is limited by harsh laws, for the violation of which there are penalties.

Level of homophobic sentiment

AT recent times studies are being conducted on where the level of homophobia is the lowest, and which states are dangerous for people with non-traditional sexual orientation. It is no secret that they often become victims of attacks, discrimination and even murder.

The public organization ILGA-Europe conducted such a study in Europe and found that the most friendly to such a group of people as LGBT are:

• Great Britain,
• Belgium,
• Norway,
• Sweden,
• Portugal,
• Spain,
• France,
• Netherlands,
• Denmark,
• Germany.

But in the countries of the former socialist bloc, especially in Bulgaria, there is a high level of homophobic sentiments among citizens.

In most Muslim countries, homosexuality is criminalized and punishable by death, and in Iraq, since 2013, a real hunt for such people has been organized. Dozens of them were brutally killed.

Crime score

The ranking of states in terms of violence, murders, discrimination and civil conflicts does not always coincide with their assessment in terms of crime. After all, the latter is not always associated with a threat to life. Such statistics are collected and published annually in the database of the Numbeo website, based on user data. A score below 20 is considered very low, and a score above 80 is considered very high. According to the Numbeo database, the most criminal countries in the world in 2016 are:

• Venezuela (84.5 points),
• South Sudan (81.3),
• South Africa (78.4)
• Papua New Guinea (77.6),
• Honduras (76.4)
• Nigeria (74.1)
• Trinidad and Tobago (72.6)
• El Salvador (72),
• Brazil (71.2)
• Kenya (69.5).

And the lowest crime rate is observed today in:

• South Korea (14.3),
• Singapore (15.8),
• Japan (19.3),
• Hong Kong (20.8),
• Taiwan (21.2),
• Georgia (22.2),
• Qatar (22.3),
• UAE (23.1),
• Austria (24),
• Estonia (24.7).

Despite many approaches international organizations and experts to assess the level of violence and crime in the countries of the world, it is easy to see that security directly depends on the development of the economy, employment and education of residents, the level of corruption, and the professionalism of law enforcement agencies. A huge role is played by civil conflict in the country. After all, it often threatens the collapse of the entire system of management and control of crime. Some states are not safe, but at the same time they are popular tourist destinations. There, the degree of risk for living is seriously reduced depending on the region where you are. Safe countries are also similar. Usually it's not very big states by area and by population. Although there are such giants as Japan. They adopt harsh laws, and local traditions do not encourage criminals and their way of life. These countries are conservative and religious, or, conversely, open and free. The death penalty, as practice shows, does not play a deterrent role. But well-being and law-abiding, as well as trust in the actions of the police, are indispensable features of a safe country.

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