11 most dangerous for American countries

The US State Department maintains a constantly updated list of dangerous for Americans of the world. The list of states is ranked on a scale from 1 to 4, which means that travelers should “exercise the usual caution” (1) to “should not travel to this country” (4).

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Travel Channel collected information about countries that have 4 hazard points on the list, that is, there, according to the US government, Americans should not go.

Afghanistan

The United States has been involved in the international conflict in Afghanistan since 2001. It is not surprising that the country is on the list of states where Americans should “not travel.” Dangers there include kidnappings, hostage takings, explosions, widespread fighting, landmines and insurgent attacks. Transport hubs, tourist spots, government buildings and public places are all potential targets for attacks.

Venezuela

Venezuela was included in the list of countries to avoid traveling to, 29 January 2019 of the year. This has contributed to the high level of crime, civil unrest, unjustified arrests and poor health infrastructure. The confrontation between the country's armed forces and the new, self-proclaimed temporary leader led to an increase in tensions in that state.

North Korea

Tensions flared up between the United States and North Korea in 2016, when an American tourist was arrested and detained for more than a year after attempting to steal a campaign poster from a hotel in Pyongyang. Otto Warbrier, 22, was eventually released back to the United States, but subsequently died from wounds received during his detention.

Syria

The former pearl of the Middle East, the historical capital of Syria, the city of Damascus has completely lost its former greatness after eight years of civil war, in which many countries were involved, including the United States, Russia, Turkey and Iran. The State Department is currently advising American citizens not to travel to this country due to terrorism, civil unrest and armed conflict.

Iran

US citizens have the opportunity to travel to Iran only after obtaining a visa, but the State Department recommends not to. This is a very unpleasant decision for history lovers, because Tehran remains one of the most beautiful cities on earth. However, the State Department warns that US citizens may be subject to unreasonable arrest in this country.

Iraq

Think twice before heading to this historic country. US civilians traveling to Iraq are at risk of abduction, injury and death in addition to arrests, fines and expulsion. According to the latest State Department report, rebel groups inside the country continue to regularly attack both Iraqi security forces and citizens of the country and tourists visiting it.

Yemen

In 2016, the US Navy destroyer sailing the Red Sea was attacked by two missiles fired from Yemen. USS Mason repelled the attack, but this led to increased tensions between the United States and Yemen. In July 2018, the State Department officially included Yemen in the list of countries where it is better for Americans not to travel, citing civil unrest and armed conflict in the country.

Somalia

In June 2018, a Canadian judge sentenced a Somali citizen to 15 years in prison for kidnapping 27-year-old Canadian freelance journalist Amanda Lindhout. Lyndhout was on a four-week African tour with an Australian colleague in 2008, when a group of armed men abducted them from a car. Eleven years later, the US government still retains a recommendation not to travel to Somalia, where abductions and piracy continue to flourish.

Southern Sudan

The youngest country in the world, South Sudan gained independence from the Republic of Sudan in 2011. According to Human Rights Watch, more than 4 millions of people were forced to leave their homes in the country, as thousands of people die in the armed conflict that still continues, despite the peace agreement signed in 2015 year. In the spring of 2018, ten United Nations employees were abducted there, and the US State Department recommends not traveling to this state, citing car thefts, shootings, robberies and kidnappings.

Central African Republic

The US government has limited ability to assist US citizens in distress in the Central African Republic. The State Department warns of armed robberies, kidnappings and murders as threats to travelers visiting this country, and also warns that US government officials must obtain special permission from the authorities to provide assistance to their citizens outside the US embassy.

Mali

American travelers who want to visit Timbuktu should think a few times. The State Department claims that terrorist groups in this city constantly attack nightclubs, hotels, restaurants, places of worship, tourist attractions, as well as diplomatic missions from western countries. The US government is completely unable to provide emergency assistance to citizens of most of the country.

In addition to these incredibly dangerous 11 countries, extended warnings were issued with tips to be extremely careful when visiting them for several other states, including: Democratic Republic of Congo, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Turkey and Pakistan.

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