December 6th 2024.
When considering your next travel destination, it's important to stay informed about potential risks. That's why a global risk map has been created to help travelers make informed decisions. The map takes into account various factors such as violence, social unrest, and crime rates, as well as the impact of climate change. Currently, the top two most dangerous countries to visit are Burkina Faso and Central African Republic, both of which are experiencing civil war. Right behind them is Lebanon, which has been facing ongoing attacks from Israel despite a recent ceasefire agreement.
Unfortunately, the security situation has worsened in 77 countries since last year, including Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. This information was compiled by Safeture and Riskline for their "Risk Map 2025." In fact, the three most dangerous cities for travelers are Bangui in Central African Republic, Beirut in Lebanon, and Gaza City in the Gaza Strip. These areas have been heavily affected by violence, with thousands of lives lost due to Israeli troops.
Even Europe, which has traditionally been seen as a stable region, is facing increased risks. According to Safeture, the UK, France, Spain, and Sweden have all been moved to the "moderate risk" category, and Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland have also seen heightened risks. However, it's important to note that "moderate risk" is still the second safest category out of the five risk levels (low, moderate, medium, high, and extreme).
On a positive note, there are several countries that have become safer in the past year and have been moved to the "moderate" category. These include Armenia, Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina, China, Morocco, and Cuba. If you're looking for a carefree and relaxed trip, consider visiting countries in the "low risk" category such as Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Belgium, as well as non-European destinations like Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Japan. The safest cities, according to the map, are Bern in Switzerland, Doha in Qatar, Melbourne in Australia, Montreal in Canada, Muscat in Oman, and Ottawa in Canada.
It's also worth noting that the Maldives, a popular honeymoon destination, has been moved from the "low risk" category to "medium risk." This is due to political instability, social tensions, religious extremism, and the effects of climate change such as flooding and erosion. In addition to these risks, Safeture and Riskline also considered the state of medical care in various countries. They found that countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Haiti, Myanmar, South Sudan, Sudan, Venezuela, and Yemen have inadequate medical facilities and limited access to basic medicines and emergency care. This can make even simple illnesses and injuries a serious threat in these areas.
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