Top 10 most dangerous countries in the world. The most dangerous and safest countries to travel. Safe Country: New Zealand

home The International Institute of Economics and Peace produces an updated Global Peace Index every year. Focusing on several basic criteria, the institute’s scientists compile a rating of “peace and security” in the 162 largest states of the planet. In total, 22 factors are used to calculate this rating - among others, important role play the quantities of external and internal conflicts

, relations with neighboring countries, the political position of the state, terrorist activities on its territory, the number of murders, prisons and the country's nuclear potential. The project started in 2007 - over the past few years, Iceland has always remained the calmest and most peaceful country. The list of states in which tension is constantly growing varies from year to year. In 2015 in the top 10 most dangerous countries

• , out of 162, Russia was also included. We publish information about our neighbors from this, frankly, rather disappointing ranking.

  Russia

  Tenth place



As sad as it is to admit, our country was included in the top ten most dangerous countries to visit and live in in 2015. The key role in this, as researchers suggest, was played by the military conflict with our closest neighbors.

Nigeria

Ninth place Nigeria is the largest country on the Dark Continent by population, although it has a rather small territory. There are always takeovers here. foreign citizens



: Local residents perceive this as a completely legitimate way to increase their income. In addition, rebel groups are very active here, carrying out attacks on the developments of international corporations.

Republic of the Congo

Eighth place ex French colony V Central Africa can be considered one of the most developed countries



of this continent. Nevertheless, the average life expectancy here is only 54 years, and small but quite bloody uprisings break out every now and then throughout the country.

Pakistan

Seventh place Pakistan is considered a completely modern and developed country, which even has its own nuclear program . But since the early 2000s, one of the regions of the state, Waziristan, has been a stronghold of the Taliban terrorist group. On The country's government has officially announced a policy of ruthlessly exterminating all militants on its territory, however, tourism here is still not considered the safest on the planet.



Somalia

Sixth place

As a result of the actions of the separatists, the Federal Republic of Somalia actually disintegrated into several parts. Most The territories are controlled by so-called warlords who are at enmity with each other. Most independent sources assess the situation in the country as anarchy, and the notorious actions of Somali pirates force ships from all countries of the world to go around local waters.

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  Sudan

  Fifth place

  At the beginning of the 2000s, two terrorist groups opposed the official government of Sudan: the Darfur Liberation Front and the Sudanese Liberation Movement. The whole situation gradually resulted in a real genocide of the African civilian population living in this territory. Therefore, one should not be surprised at the rather high rating that this country has taken on the list of the most unsafe countries in the world.



Central African Republic

Fourth place

This small state is one of the most sparsely populated on the entire Black Continent. Average duration life here is only 48 years, and almost 10% of the population are carriers of the immunodeficiency virus. Tourists rarely visit this country - which is understandable, since, according to ratings from many independent agencies, there are frequent cases of robbery and kidnapping.



Afghanistan

Third place

Afghanistan is officially considered one of the poorest countries all over the world. Since 1978, the civil war has not stopped here. According to a report by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, no country in the history of civilization has produced as many drugs as modern Afghanistan.



Iraq

Second place

Since the withdrawal of US troops in late 2011, political instability and religious tension have been growing in the country - all this against the backdrop of constant terrorist attacks. International experts believe that Iraq is extremely close to civil war.



Syria

First place

The actions of militants in this country have brought it to first place in the sad ranking of the most dangerous countries in the world. Throughout the country there are constant clashes with militants of Islamist groups who are trying to achieve full power in the state. Terrorist group " Islamic State“has every chance of establishing its own caliphate if Syria does not receive large-scale assistance from highly developed countries.

Each year, the Global Peace Index (compiled by the Institute for Economics and Peace) attempts to measure the level of peacefulness of the world's 162 largest countries. Measuring the peacefulness of countries is complex process, based on the assessment of a wide range of 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, number of murders per 100 thousand people, number of imprisoned persons per 100,000 people, nuclear capabilities and stockpiles 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, Iceland entered the Top 5 most peaceful countries (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. The twenty-five countries we'll tell you about below have been listed as the most dangerous countries in the world and are definitely 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 trafficking cartels play a major role in trafficking 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 resulted in numerous injuries and deaths. Pickpocketing, snatch-and-run thefts from cars, and other petty crimes are common in this country. In addition, there were also cases of beatings, stab wounds and kidnappings of expatriates and foreigners.

23. Republic of Cote d'Ivoire (2,546)


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

22. Ukraine (2,546)


Unrest in eastern and southern Ukraine has captured the world's attention since it began in February 2014. Protests in Donetsk and Lugansk 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 residents live in poverty, earning their living by raising livestock and farming. The country is plagued by political violence and periodic attempts coups d'etat. Political instability and crushing poverty have led to a rapid increase in crime and corruption.

20. Egypt (2,571)


IN last years Massive continuous protests are taking place in Egypt. In 2012, tens of thousands of protesters began demonstrating against President Mohamed Morsi after Morsi's government announced a temporary constitutional declaration that essentially gave the president unlimited powers. Demonstrations organized by Egyptian opposition organizations and individuals, mainly by liberals, secularists and Christians, led to violent clashes between Morsi supporters and anti-Morsi protesters, leading to dozens of deaths and severe injuries that left hundreds of people. In addition, there is currently persecution and discrimination against Coptic followers on several levels. Orthodox Church(Coptic Christian).

19. India (2,571)


Although the Indian economy is the tenth largest by nominal GDP in the world and the third largest by purchasing power parity, the country continues to face problems of poverty, corruption, malnutrition, inadequate 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 a history of political instability since independence in 1974 and no president-elect did not successfully serve the full five-year term. In addition to the unstable political situation and overwhelming poverty, the country also suffers from high crime rates. 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 spilled over into Lebanon as Lebanese opponents and supporters of the Syrian government traveled to Syria to fight and attack each other on Lebanese soil. Lebanon's Sunni Muslims largely support rebels in Syria, while Shiites largely support Syrian President Assad. Killings, riots and kidnappings of foreign nationals across Lebanon are widespread.

16. Republic of Yemen (2,629)


Yemen has experienced 11 civil wars in the past and social unrest and unrest are 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 completely corrupt, have been responsible for torture, inhumane treatment, and extrajudicial killings. Freedom of speech, press and religion is limited, and 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 declining economy. Although most crimes in Zimbabwe are non-violent, perpetrators are typically armed with weapons, which may include firearms. Several American tourists have been attacked or robbed while walking in Victoria Falls, especially after dark. Another common crime occurring in Zimbabwe is the "smash and grab" style of car theft, in which thieves break the windows of cars stopped at intersections and steal items 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 not where you would 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 mid-20th century and continues to the present day. Recent fighting, which took place mainly in the Gaza region, has again led to an escalation of the conflict.

13. Colombia (2,701)


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

12. Nigeria (2,710)


Despite vast government revenues from oil production, Nigeria faces a number of social problems. The human rights situation in Nigeria remains dire and government officials at all levels remain incredibly corrupt. Rape, torture and other cruel examples of inhuman or degrading treatment of prisoners, detainees and suspects are business as usual. In addition, crimes such as human trafficking, social violence and retaliatory killings, child labor, child abuse and sexual exploitation of children, female genital mutilation, domestic violence, discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, region and religion.

11. Russia (3,039)


The very high crime rate 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 groups are involved in corruption, black market operations, terrorism and kidnapping. In 2011, Russia was among the countries with the highest murder rates, according to United Nations reports.

10. North Korea (3.071)


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

9. Pakistan (3,107)


Pakistan's post-independence history has been characterized by periods of military rule, political instability, and conflict 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 highest income inequality.

8. Democratic Republic of the Congo (3,213)


This country is extremely rich natural resources, but political instability, lack of infrastructure and endemic corruption always limit efforts to develop mining and exploitation. The Congolese civil wars, which began in 1996, have 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, exacerbated by deplorable, unsanitary housing conditions where people lived in overcrowded quarters.

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 multi-party democratic elections took place in 1993, when Ange-Félix Patassé was elected president. However, the period of peace did not last long, as the Central African Republic Bush War began in 2004. Despite the conclusion of a peace treaty in 2007 and another in 2011, armed clashes began between the government and Muslim and Christian factions in December 2012. This led to ethnic and religious cleansing and mass displacement in 2013 and 2014.

6. Sudan (3,362)


Sudan suffers from a number of problems. For much of Sudan's history, the country has been plagued by ethnic strife as well as internal conflict, including two civil wars and the War in the Darfur region. Sudan also has a dismal human rights record, particularly regarding issues of 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 emerged from resistance to the regime of Siad Barre in the 1980s, but over time, many different factions, armed rebel groups and clan-based armed organizations joined the conflict, fighting for influence in the country. To date, the war has already claimed hundreds of thousands of victims.

4. Iraq (3,377)


Iraq suffered from the Iraq War, which lasted almost 9 years. It officially ended in December 2011, but the country remains in a state of conflict 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 or Tikrit.

3. Republic South Sudan (3.397)


Since July 2011, when South Sudan became an independent state, the country has been plagued by internal conflicts. Ethnic violence began as part of the Sudanese nomadic conflicts that arose between rival nomadic tribes. They led to a large number casualties and 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 current civil war in Afghanistan. The war began after the terrorist attacks of September 11 and its state goals were the destruction of 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 the early spring of 2011 with nationwide protests against the government of President Bashar al-Assad, whose forces responded with a violent crackdown. The conflict gradually evolved from popular protests into an armed uprising after months of military sieges. The armed opposition consists of various groups that were formed during the conflict, including the Free Syrian Army or the Islamic Front. Estimates of deaths in the conflict vary widely, ranging from approximately 110,000 to almost 200,000 people.

It is truly sad to see some of the things that happen 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.

This page presents the most peaceful and calm countries for 2018. Previously, it was decided not to create a new page each time, but just change this one. I have already published ratings of countries around the world for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, followed by the long-awaited rating of the next year, 2018.

Or the most peaceful countries are ranked from first to last and criminal, respectively. The ranking was taken from the Vision of Humanity website, which is compiled by humanity from all over the world. In parentheses, each country indicates how many steps it has risen or fallen since the previous year. The safest countries are the countries of Scandinavia and Europe, however, as always :) This year, many countries have soared sharply, some up and some down. The African Gambia was especially surprised: it rose by as much as 34 steps, as well as the African Togo: it fell by 36 steps. But Russia is still close to 10th place in terms of the most criminal countries, and has not distinguished itself much since last year. However, over the past 25 years it has always been like this... And Ukraine remains inferior to Russia, from the moment Poroshenko came to power. I wonder what it will look like in the future? Wait and see.

Rating of countries of the world 2018

1. Iceland (0)
2. New Zealand (0)
3. Austria (+1)
4. Portugal (-1)
5. Denmark (0)
6. Canada (+2)
7. Czech Republic (-1)
8. Singapore (+13)
9. Japan (+2)
10. Ireland (0)
11. Slovenia (-4)
12. Switzerland (-3)
13. Austria (-1)
14. Sweden (+4)
15. Finland (+2)
16. Norway (-2)
17. Germany (-1)
18. Hungary (-3)
19. Butane (-6)
20. Mauritius (+2)
21. Belgium (-2)
22. Slovakia (+4)
23. Netherlands (Holland) (-3)
24. Romania (+1)
25. Malaysia (+4)
26. Bulgaria (+2)
27. Croatia (+4)
28. Chile (-4)
29. Botswana (-2)
30. Spain (-7)
31. Latvia (+1)
32. Poland (+1)
33. Estonia (+3)
34. Taiwan (+6)
35. Sierra Leone (+4)
36. Lithuania (+1)
37. Uruguay (-2)
38. Italy (0)
39. Madagascar (+5)
40. Costa Rica (-6)
41. Ghana (+2)
42. Kuwait (+16)
43. Namibia (+7)
44. Malawi (+4)
45. United United Arab Emirates (+20)
46. ​​Laos (-1)
47. Mongolia (-1)
48. Zambia (-6)
49. Korea ( South Korea) (-2)
50. Panama (-1)
51. Tanzania (+3)
52. Albania (+5)
53. Senegal (+7)
54. Serbia (+2)
55. Indonesia (-3)
56. Qatar (-26)
57. UK (-16)
58. Montenegro (+9)
59. East Timor (-6)
60. Vietnam (-1)
61. France (-10)
62. Cyprus (+2)
63. Liberia (+19)
64. Moldova (Republic of Moldova) (+2)
65. Equatorial Guinea (-4)
66. Argentina (-11)
67. Sri Lanka (+13)
68. Nicaragua (+6)
69. Benin (+10)
70. Kazakhstan (+2)
71. Morocco (+4)
72. Swaziland (+5)
73. Oman (+3)
74. Peru (+3)
75. Ecuador (-9)
76. Gambia (+34)
77. Paraguay (-9)
78. Tunisia (-9)
79. Greece (-6)
80. Burkina Faso (+11)
81. Cuba (+7)
82. Guyana (-1)
83. Angola (+17)
84. Nepal (+9)
85. Trinidad and Tobago (+13)
86. Mozambique (-8)
87. Macedonia (+15)
88. Haiti (-5)
89. Bosnia and Herzegovina (-4)
90. Jamaica (+2)
91. Dominican Republic (+8)
92. Kosovo (-16)
93. Bangladesh (-9)
94. Bolivia (-8)
95. Gabon (-8)
96. Guinea (0)
97. Cambodia (-8)
98. Jordan (-3)
99. Togo (-36)
100. Papua New Guinea (-3)
101. Belarus (Republic of Belarus) (+2)
102. Georgia (-8)
103. Rwanda (+10)
104. Lesotho (-14)
105. Uzbekistan (-4)
106. Brazil (+2)
107. Uganda (-2)
108. Kyrgyzstan (+3)
109. Algeria (0)
110. Ivory Coast (+11)
111. Guatemala (+6)
112. China (+4)
113. Thailand (+7)
114. Tajikistan (+4)
115. Djibouti (-8)
116. Guinea-Bissau (-6)
117. El Salvador (-2)
118. Honduras (-12)
119. Turkmenistan (Turkmenistan) (0)
120. Armenia (-8)
121. United States of America (-7)
122. Myanmar (-18)
123. Kenya (+2)
124. Zimbabwe (+3)
125. South Africa (-2)
126. Congo (-2)
127. Mauritania (+1)
128. Niger (-2)
129. Saudi Arabia (+4)
130. Behrain (+1)
131. Iran (-2)
132. Azerbaijan (0)
133. Cameroon (-3)
134. Burundi (+7)
135. Chad (0)
136. India (+1)
137. Philippines (+1)
138. Eritrea (-2)
139. Ethiopia (-5)
140. Mexico (+2)
141. Palestine (New)
142. Egypt (-3)
143. Venezuela (0)
144. Mali (-4)
145. Colombia (0)
146. Israel (-2)
147. Lebanon (0)
148. Nigeria (0)
149. Türkiye (-3)
150. DPRK (North Korea) (-1)
151. Pakistan (0)
152. Ukraine (+1)
153. Sudan (+2)
154. Russia (-4)
155. Central African Republic (-1)
156. Democratic Republic of the Congo (-4)
157. Libya (-1)
158. Yemen (0)
159. Somalia (-2)
160. Iraq (0)
161. South Sudan (-2)
162. Afghanistan (-1)
163. Syria (-1)

10. Pakistan

Three wars with neighboring India brought down the country's economy. Pakistan is often considered the main base of religious radical groups. The terrorist group IS is gathering fighters against the government.

9. Democratic Republic of the Congo

2

The Congolese civil wars continue to this day and have resulted in the deaths of 5.5 million people. Diseases Malaria and encephalitis are common.

8. Central African Republic

3

The country is known for abuse of power, poor human rights record and violence against women and children.

4

Sudan has been plagued by ethnic strife as well as internal conflicts, including two civil wars. Sudan also has a dismal human rights record, particularly regarding issues of ethnic cleansing and slavery in the country.

6. Federal Republic of Somalia

5

Radical groups are widespread throughout the country due to the absence of a government. To date, the war has already claimed hundreds of thousands of victims.

6

The IS terrorist group is expanding its influence across Iran. 1/3 of the territory is captured by ISIS.

7

In the DPRK all government belongs to one person. The population is deprived of private property rights and all property belongs to the state. Human rights are openly violated by the government. And also, violation of restrictions leads to arbitrary detentions, torture and other types of ill-treatment leading to death, and executions.

3. Republic of South Sudan

8

The country suffers from internal conflicts and civil war. Malaria diseases and AIDS are common due to backward medicine.

The rating of the most dangerous and safest countries in the world and accurate statistics on crime levels will help to understand many pressing issues that are increasingly arising in modern world. Is there a country in the world that is safe to live in? Many people are probably thinking about this. 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 corners of the globe where without a helmet, a knife, or even firearms don't leave the house. Where do states take care of the safety of their citizens, and where do they not fulfill their responsibilities? Which countries should you avoid, 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, not on paper, and in which our lives are not threatened.

Security indices and ratings

UN Index

The potential danger to the life of a particular country is determined special department on drugs and crime, operating under the UN. It has existed since 1997 and has many regional branches. The department compiles a country safety rating, the main criterion of which is the number of intentional murders per 100 thousand 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 rating system. Sometimes states include all crime-related deaths in their statistics. It happens that this includes attempts on someone’s life or incitement to suicide. But be that as it may, the UN Premeditated Killing Index always determines the level of security of individuals in a particular country, as well as attitudes towards human life

in the society in question.

The Institute of Economics and Peace (together with the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Sydney) also has its own rating.

1. This is the Security Index or the Global Peace Index. This rating takes into account three indicators:
2. Level of safety in society.
3. The presence of internal conflicts or participation in international wars.

How militarized is the country and is its foreign policy aggressive?

In total, 22 indicators are taken into account when compiling the rating. This Index is published every year and covers more than 160 countries. This also takes into account UN data on the murder rate. For each group of indicators, a score from 1 to 5 points is given. The lower the score, the more peaceful and safe the country is considered. The assessment is carried out annually.

Other indexes The ValuePenguin agency also compiles its own rating of safe countries 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 population density in each state. However, their statistical study is divided into three categories -

big countries

(with a population of 20 million or more), medium (5 to 20) and small (up to 5 million). True, this statistics is true for relatively developed countries, as well as those states where the population size is more or less accurately known. It is advisable, based on all this data, to get a summary idea of ​​which countries are the safest and where it is actually scary to live.

Rating of the most dangerous countries according to the UN

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

Honduras

The homicide rate, including intentional homicides, in this country at the end of 2018 was more than 90 people per 100 thousand population. It is the tallest in the world.

The rate of violent deaths at the hands of criminals per capita in Venezuela according to 2018 data was already significantly lower (about 53 people per 100 thousand).

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 have a policy aimed at reducing crime. The country's police and security forces are mired in corruption and do not fulfill their duties. In addition, there is no control over the proliferation of firearms, which flood the city streets. Venezuela is the main transit country for 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 The US Virgin Islands are not too far behind Venezuela. The murder rate is 52 people per 100 thousand. It is an autonomous US territory, but the crime rate is 10 times higher than the average for the United States. There is a lot of theft of personal property here, 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 largely aimed at local residents, but the level of security in the country is constantly decreasing. There have been several high-profile cases of tourist murders in recent years. The population on the islands is predominantly poor, with

low level

education. The police are doing their jobs poorly. At the same time, the US Virgin Islands remain a popular cruise destination, and travel companies try to hide real crime statistics from their clients.

Even in broad daylight, you should not exchange currency on the streets of the US Virgin Islands Belize The homicide rate here in 2018 was more than 44 people per 100 thousand). If the villages here are relatively safe to live in, and order is maintained by the residents themselves, then in the cities the situation is diametrically opposite. Armed robbery, theft, fraud and permeated the entire state system who had the imprudence to settle here.

Belize is considered a tourist paradise, but has the fourth highest murder rate in the world.

Salvador

El Salvador constantly appears in the ranking of the most dangerous countries in the world according to the UN rating (murder rate 41 people per 100 thousand). An extremely unfriendly state. The police department of this state's capital records the same number of violent crimes on the streets leading to death in three days as is recorded in the UK in a year. There are so many murders in San Salvador that corpses that cannot be identified are dumped in mass graves at the city 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 organize raids on police officers and kill them. Kidnapping and killing people various reasons - behind 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 have surpassed even the Islamic State group banned in the Russian Federation.

Police in El Salvador wear masks because criminals also raid and kill them.

The most dangerous countries according to the Global Peace Index Among the ten worst countries to live in, the Global Peace Index ranked Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Somalia, Sudan, Democratic Republic

Syria

Congo, Pakistan, North Korea. All of them are torn apart by civil conflicts, which sometimes become international. According to the Global Peace Index, at the beginning of 2019, 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 violently suppressed by force in 2011. During this conflict, government troops and various opposition groups kill, arrest, and torture people, including women and children. Many

Iraq

civilians Iraq suffered first from conflict with the United States and then from a civil war that lasted nine years. Although the war is considered officially over in 2011, in reality it continues in a different phase. The terrorist organization “Islamic State”, banned in the Russian Federation, is aggravating this conflict, seizing everything large territory in northern Iraq (the cities of Tirkit, Mosul, Biji and others) and forcing thousands of people to abandon everything and flee from their homes in order to save own life. After the overthrow of Saddam Hussein's regime, the country turned into a real hell for women.

No one feels safe in Iraq

Afghanistan

In the Global Index ranking, Afghanistan has a score of 3.43. 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 goal of this war was to destroy the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda and overthrow 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 intimidate the local population and carry out 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 kill girls who want to go to school. 80% of women are forced into marriage.

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

South Sudan

The country, which has a peacefulness score of 3.38, became independent in 2011. Region inhabited by black Africans for a long time was subjected to forced Islamization by Sudanese Arabs. In connection with this, endless civil wars raged 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. Conflict broke out again between them in 2013, and the country continues to suffer from ethnic 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, whose rating today is 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 terrible corruption and political instability, and in 2004 a civil war began between the government and Muslim and Christian movements. The government was overthrown by Muslim rebels in 2013, and both sides have been killing civilians ever since. There was even a danger of genocide on religious grounds in the country. The election of a female president, whose candidacy was approved by both sides of the conflict, somewhat eased the tension. But peace is still very far away.

Interreligious conflicts in the Central African Republic almost led to genocide

Which countries has the UN recognized as the safest?

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

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein, an Alpine principality, is one of the smallest and richest countries in the world. The intentional homicide rate in 2018 was zero. Liechtenstein's sources of income are the sale of unique postage stamps and tourism. It is considered to have the most beautiful scenery in the world. Economically, Liechtenstein is closely connected with Switzerland. The atmosphere in the country is very calm and relaxed. The people are friendly, polite, welcoming. You don’t feel the tension that grips you in almost all the world’s capitals.

The atmosphere in Liechtenstein is very calm and relaxed

Monaco

The Principality of Monaco also boasts a zero intentional homicide rate. This country is very small - only two square kilometers, surrounded by French territory. You could say that it is just a rock in the sea, where houses are huddled 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 protected by at least one policeman. The country has the most advanced 24-hour video surveillance system. All roads in the principality can be closed in a matter of minutes, and very severe sentences are imposed for the most minor crimes.

Monaco has zero intentional homicide rate

Singapore

The small Asian state of Singapore ranks third in the world in the Intentional Homicide Index (0.2 per 100,000 people).

Experts believe that the whole point is a perfect police system, strict living rules and large fines. For example, throwing out 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. Moreover, in Singapore, the laws are not only strict, but also strictly enforced.

In addition to the fine system, corporal punishment in the form of blows with reed sticks can be used in Singapore (for example, for attempted murder). The country has the death penalty by hanging, which is used for the most serious crimes: brutal murder, drug trafficking, etc. Singapore owes its security to professional work

police and strict laws and regulations

Japan

Although we are used to detective stories and thrillers about the Japanese mafia (Yakuza), in reality it is a very calm country. The rate of intentional homicide here is slightly higher than in Singapore (0.3 per 100 thousand), and the size and population are much larger.

In Japan, not only is there little violent crime, but also there is little robbery and theft. The population takes lost items 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. Here the doors are often not locked 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 the population trusts greatly, as well as their hostile attitude towards criminals. The latter are not surrounded by any romantic flair, but become outcasts in society and 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 par with Japan in terms of safety and level of violent deaths. Although the country suffered from an economic crisis, this did not in any way affect the peace 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 try everything

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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 rankings, although countries such as Iceland and Japan are in the top ten of both Indexes. The safest states according to the Global Peace Index are Iceland, Denmark, Austria, New Zealand, Switzerland, Finland, Canada, Japan, Australia, and the 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 leaders of peaceful life in the Global Peace Index category in 2019.

Denmark Denmark's peace index is approximately 1.15. Like Iceland, this country is one of the calmest in the world.

Local residents often learn about murders and violence only from the news. In Denmark it is customary to be friendly to others. There are so few political upheavals or even major events that Denmark is almost never in the news.

Residents of the “Danish kingdom” often learn about murders and violence only from the news

Austria Austria ranks third in the Peace Index (1.2).

This country has one of the most effective police forces in the world, a high level of income, a disciplined, law-abiding and educated population. Violent crime is very rare here.

New Zealand

Austria ranks third on the Peace Index

New Zealand falls into third place. The island state, where the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed, is popular among tourists because of its fabulously beautiful landscapes and excellent ecology. Experts believe that the reason for the low crime and murder rates is the absence 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 back 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 for 2019 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 live harmoniously 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. Workers professional, polite and punctual.

Geneva and Zurich, despite their crowds, are the safest among major European cities

Safe countries according to ValuePenguin

As already mentioned, this agency has its own system for rating the safest countries to live in. According to the agency, among large states the safest are Spain, Japan, Italy, France and Australia. Among the middle ones 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 where it is better to be born a man

When we talk about choosing a safe country of residence, we also have in mind the criteria for maintaining gender equality.

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

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

Afghanistan

Afghanistan ranks first in terms of danger for women. But it is not only killings by paramilitary groups that threaten women in this country. Pregnant women receive virtually no medical care, and therefore deaths during childbirth occur every 30 minutes. Among Afghan women, the most high percent suicides. More than 1 million widows are forced to make a living through underground prostitution. 87% of women suffer from severe forms of domestic violence - they are beaten, their noses and lips are cut off.

Other countries with terrible conditions for women

The Democratic Republic of Congo, where more than 3 million people have already been killed in civil war, has not spared women.

Rape, including mass rape, is such a systematic phenomenon there that UN experts called it unprecedented. Many women die and get 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 living in occupied areas to provide sexual services to militants, and if they refuse, they kill them along with their children. As a result, many girls die from early childbirth. Widows are victims of discrimination and accusations of witchcraft. Maoist militant groups force girls to join their ranks.

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

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

Poor and rich

But it is not only countries with civil conflicts and underdeveloped economies that are dangerous and difficult for women to live in.

Guatemala is a poor country. Therefore, it is not surprising that it has one of the highest rates of domestic violence, rape and HIV/AIDS in the world.

Women are often killed by bandits who leave taunting messages on their dead bodies.

Mali and Somalia are poor countries, rocked by civil wars and with virtually no security systems. In addition, the cruel practice of “female circumcision”, which involves mutilation of the genitals, is widespread there. Between 80 and 90 percent of women become its victims.

So-called honor killings are common in Pakistan.

A woman or girl can be “executed” by relatives on the mere suspicion of tarnishing the family’s honor. In addition, in rural areas it is still common 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 looked at as inferior creatures, absolutely dependent on male relatives. They are prohibited from driving a car or communicating with other men. Their lives are limited by harsh laws, the violation of which is punishable. Level of homophobic attitudes IN

Lately

• Research is being conducted on where the level of homophobia is 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 people who are most friendly towards such a group of people as LGBT are:
• Great Britain,
• Belgium,
• Norway,
• Sweden,
• Portugal,
• Spain,
• France,
• Netherlands,

Denmark,

In most Muslim countries, homosexuality is a criminal offense and is punishable by death, and in Iraq, since 2013, a real hunt has been organized for such people.

Dozens of them were brutally killed.

Crime Score States' rankings on levels of violence, murder, discrimination and civil conflict do not always coincide with their rankings on crime rates. After all, the latter is not always associated with a threat to life. Such statistics are collected and published annually in the Numbeo website database, based on user data. A rating below 20 points is considered a very low level of crime, and a rating above 80 is considered a very high level of crime.

• According to the Numbeo database, the most criminal countries in the world at the beginning of 2019 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 countries around 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. Civil conflict plays a huge role in the country. After all, it often threatens the collapse of the entire system of management and control over crime. Some states are unsafe, 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 to each other. As a rule, these are not very large states in terms of territory and population. Although there are such giants as Japan. They have harsh laws, and local traditions do not encourage criminals and their way of life. These countries can be conservative and religious, or, conversely, open and free. The death penalty