At the beginning of this year, the world was soon becoming stable and ready to usher in a post-pandemic era. Amid the pandemic still at large, other social challenges continue to plague our world. This leaves us with political instability, a biological warfare, and a brewing Cold War II or World War III soon to come. According to the Global Peace Index, Russia is now in the top ten most dangerous countries in the world to visit. So dear friends, you better watch out.
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#10. Russia 🇷🇺
Location: Europe;
Population: 145.91 million as of 2021;
GPI Score: 2.993 as of 2021;
Top places NOT to visit include;
Have you ever been to Russia 🇷🇺 before?
#9. Central African Republic 🇨🇫
Location: Africa;
Population: 4.92 million as of 2021;
GPI Score: 3.131 as of 2021;
Top places NOT to visit include;
Have you ever been to Central African Republic 🇨🇫 before?
#8. Libya 🇱🇾
Location: Africa;
Population: 6.98 million as of 2021;
GPI Score: 3.166 as of 2021;
Top places NOT to visit include;
Have you ever been to Libya 🇱🇾 before?
#7. The Democratic Republic Of The Congo 🇨🇩
Location: Africa;
Population: 92.37 million as of 2021;
GPI Score: 3.196 as of 2021;
Top places NOT to visit include;
Have you ever been to the Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩 before?
#6. Somalia 🇸🇴
Location: Africa;
Population: 16.35 million as of 2021;
GPI Score: 3.211 as of 2021;
Top places NOT to visit include;
Have you ever been to Somalia 🇸🇴 before?
#5. Iraq 🇮🇶
Location: Middle East Asia;
Population: 41.18 million as of 2021;
GPI Score: 3.257 as of 2021;
Top places NOT to visit include;
Have you ever been to Iraq 🇮🇶 before?
#4. South Sudan 🇸🇸
Location: Africa;
Population: 11.19 million as of 2021;
GPI Score: 3.363 as of 2021;
Top places NOT to visit include;
Have you ever been to South Sudan 🇸🇸 before?
#3. Syria 🇸🇾
Location: Middle East Asia;
Population: 18.27 million as of 2021;
GPI Score: 3.371 as of 2021;
Top places NOT to visit include;
Have you ever been to Syria 🇸🇾 before?
#2. Yemen 🇾🇪
Location: Middle East Asia;
Population: 30.49 million as of 2021;
GPI Score: 3.407 as of 2021;
Top places NOT to visit include;
Have you ever been to Yemen 🇾🇪 before?
#1. Afghanistan 🇦🇫
Location: Asia;
Population: 37.46 million as of 2021;
GPI Score: 3.631 as of 2021;
Top places NOT to visit include;
Have you ever been to Afghanistan 🇦🇫 before?
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Written by: Nana Kwadwo, Sun, Jul 03, 2022.