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From Syria to Afghanistan, Yemen and South Sudan, here's a list of some of the most dangerous places in the world.
Democratic Republic of Congo: Constant political instability with ethnic tension has made Congo a violent place. Severe food and healthcare shortage adds to the woes.
Central African Republic: Political instability, violent ethnic and religious tension, severe economic challenges, and civic chaos make CAR one of the most dangerous places of the world.
Mali: The presence of various Islamist extremist groups, communal violence and unstable govt put civilians and travellers alike at risk.
Nigeria: Constant security challenges, insurgency by Boko Haram, communal violence and rising crime make Nigeria a very dangerous place.
Mexico: Presence of drug cartels, high rate of crime, drugs, socioeconomic inequality make it an unsafe country.
Brazil: Drug trafficking, high rate of urban crime, socioeconomic disparities make Brazil a high-risk zone.
Haiti: Political instability, natural disasters, poverty and high rate of crime are the factors that make it an unsafe place.
North Korea: Strong authoritarian regime, closed society, strict state control and severe human rights violations make North Korea one of the most dangerous places on earth.