8 Most Dangerous Cities In The World

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This world consists of 196 countries, 193 of which are recognised by the United Nations. Every one of these countries is special in its own way, mostly owing to the people who dwell in them. While some countries are known for their advancement in technology and many others are known for their richness in resources, there are a few others who are famous for being dangerous.

In this article, we look at the most dangerous cities in the world. These cities are classified as dangerous on the basis of popular parameters including crimes against women, crimes against humanity and the general way of life (mostly threatened in this case).

Here is the list of 8 most dangerous cities in the world. These are the most dangerous cities for women, for children for men, for everyone you an think of. Read on...

These 8 most dangerous cities are listed in increasing order of crime incidence.

8. Belem, Brazil

Brazil is known for three things- three things that have defined the country perhaps from the time it became independent- Carnival, Football and Crime. Although the country has seen tremendous development over the past few decades and is still developing at a steady pace, the crime rate hasn't dropped. Belem in Brazil is amongst the most dangerous cities in the world.

7. Abuja, Nigeria

With Boko Haram Rebels wrecking havoc in Nigeria, the country is ravaged in a religious war wherein Islamic rebels are against the western influence on traditional culture. The crime rates have spiraled out of control with a few tens of people losing their lives every single day.

6. Caracas, Venezuela

Venezuela, a country long known for its unforgiving history with drug related violence, is one of the most dangerous cities to live in. For every 100,000 residents, a minimum of 120 homicides are recorded. Most homicides are due to high unemployment and crippling poverty.

5. Kabul, Afghanistan

Known to be the hub of Taliban and the trade center for opium and weapons, Kabul is one of the most dangerous cities to live in the world. It is the most dangerous city for women too. With women rights suppressed beyond imagination, there doesn't seem to be any respite for the people from the crippling events that remain unceasing.

4. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

Mexico is there right at the top as regards the crime rate, with drug induced violence claiming tons of lives every single day. The border city is plagued with scores of problems including contract killings, rape, murder, gang violence, extortion and much more. This is definitely a place you shouldn't visit anytime in the next 10 years at least. Drug cartels rule the streets and murders are no news.

3. San Pedra Sula, Honduras

Honduras is the country that recorded the highest homicide rate in the world for two years in a row. Drugs and prostitution are a common phenomenon. The city is seen as a perfectly strategic location for drug trade, serving as a conduit for South America and North America. There is absolutely no law and order and people are literally killed like chickens.

2. Aleppo, Syria

Of late, looking at the number of lives that are being lost on a daily basis, Aleppo is second on the list of most dangerous cities in the world. Militias loyal to governments and the army are on one side while rebels are on the other. Violence, homicide, rape and murder have become all too common, causing incalculable suffering and devastation. At least 80-100 people have lost their lives everyday since the conflict first sprung up in late 2011.

1. Baghdad, Iraq

Baghdad in Iraq is number one on the list of most dangerous cities in the world. Although neighboring towns are more dangerous, the recent war between rival sects of Islam is taking a severe toll on the citizens. As of now, it sure does seem like the violence isn't going to stop. A little less than a hundred people have lost their lives every single day for the last 2 years. Seems like even God cannot seal the fate of this war torn country.