The Most Dangerous Countries for Americans To Travel To

While these countries may have areas with stunning landscapes, beautiful climates, and breathtaking views, each country on this list is on the ‘Do Not Travel’ published by the government of the United States.

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This list warns U.S. travelers of countries to avoid traveling to that will put their safety at risk.

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The Most Dangerous Countries for Americans To Travel To

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Travel Advisory System

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The U.S. State Department publishes the Travel Advisory System, which assesses the possible risk of traveling to each country on one of four levels, with Level 4 – Do Not Travel being the strictest travel advisory.

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Band-e Amir lakes near Bamyan (Bamiyan) in Central Afghanistan with a view of the red Hindu Kush mountains near Band e Amir lakes in Afghanistan.

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The Sindou peaks in Burkina Faso. Do not travel to Burkina Faso due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.

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Belarus

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The Most Dangerous Countries for Americans To Travel To

While these countries may have areas with stunning landscapes, beautiful climates, and breathtaking views, each country on this list is on the ‘Do Not Travel’ published by the government of the United States.

This list warns U.S. travelers of countries to avoid traveling to that will put their safety at risk.

The Most Dangerous Countries for Americans To Travel To

Travel Advisory System

The U.S. State Department publishes the Travel Advisory System, which assesses the possible risk of traveling to each country on one of four levels, with Level 4 – Do Not Travel being the strictest travel advisory.

Band-e Amir lakes near Bamyan (Bamiyan) in Central Afghanistan with a view of the red Hindu Kush mountains near Band e Amir lakes in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan

The Sindou peaks in Burkina Faso. Do not travel to Burkina Faso due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.

Burkina Faso

Belarus

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