This is a list of the world’s current most dangerous countries. The list takes into account crime, crime you are likely to be involved in and murder rates. The purpose of this article is not to deter you from travelling but to make you more aware of the situations and potential danger in some of the lesser visited countries around the world.

1. Number one on the list is perhaps unsurprisingly Afghanistan. Now I don’t suppose many people are planning a summer holiday to Afghanistan and for good reason. Most of you will already know that Afghanistan is in a state of war and you will find the roads and land riddled with landmines. Bombings occur often and are most prone at or near embassies, making this a poor destination choice for anyone visiting.
2. In Venezuela your biggest enemy will be the man at the top Hugo Chavez. Venezuela’s leader has no problem when it comes to expressing his hate for almost any other country and this of course has an effect on the locals. Just being a foreigner in this country will put you at risk.
3. Iraq like Afghanistan is full of violence at this current moment in time. Rebel forces are still active throughout much of the country and road side killings are a daily event.
4. Haiti has always been an unorganised and dangerous country even without the recent and deadly earthquake. One of the biggest dangers that are faced in Haiti is the chance that you will be kidnapped. Haiti has the highest rate of kidnappings in the world and there is no discrimination when it comes to the victims of this crime. Now with the earthquake people are is a state of desperation and anyone who isn’t will be singled out.
5. Somalia has always been a very dangerous country. The rebel groups are not afraid to attack military forces in Somalia and the pirates who patrol the waters have been known to take people from any country hostage.

Post by Alex who works for silversea cruises a luxury cruises operator.