Most Dangerous Destinations 2006
Feeling brave lately? If Avian Flu and Tsunami were nothing for you, Forbes.com has listed 14 most dangerous places in the world that you might want to visit in 2006. Just make sure that you’ve got your travel insurance ready. So here’s the first country:
Afghanistan: Travelers are under the ongoing threat of kidnapping and assassination in Afghanistan. Former Taliban and al Qaeda operatives remain at large, and attacks with improvised explosive devices and vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices are increasing in frequency, according to the State Department. Areas most vulnerable to attack include domestic and international government centers, and the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan frequently bans its employees from entering areas considered to be particularly risky.
Other countries listed are: Burundi, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Georgia, Haiti, Iraq, Liberia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Russia (Chechnya), Somalia, Sudan, and Zimbabwe
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