The largest abandoned cities in the world. The world's largest ghost town looks like a place from a post-apocalyptic movie

1. Kowloon, China.
In the spirit of the post-apocalyptic writings of Philip Dick, Kowloon was once a populous city that was ruled by lawlessness. AT Last year existence of the city, the population density in it was 603 people per 450 sq.m. (for example, in lower Manhattan there are 16 people in the same area). The city was founded as a military outpost, but after it was captured by the Japanese invaders during World War II, by 1948 Kowloon became a haven for 2,000 emigrants. Without the influence of the government and the existence of local laws that would regulate life in the city, it quickly became a crime center.

2. Thurmond, West Virginia
In the late 1800s, Thurmond was a thriving coal-mining town of a few hundred inhabitants, of whom only five remained by 2010. The reason for the death of the city was the advent of diesel. In the 40s and 50s, when trains switched from coal to more convenient diesel fuel, Thurmond lost his main customer. Previously, trains had stopped at Thurmond Station to replenish coal supplies. In 1958, the last steam locomotive passed through here. The remaining residents, six out of seven in 2005, held municipal positions.

3. Picher, Oklahoma
Pitcher was a city with a booming zinc and lead industry with 25,000 inhabitants. But in the early 1980s, the Defense Department environment found that the soil, once fertile, was now excessively polluted, and living here became very dangerous. Mountains of mine waste towered everywhere and exuded poisonous lead, poisoning the blood of the townspeople. Tests showed that the level of lead in the blood of children living in the city was very high, which is why they had developmental delays. In addition, both the young and the elderly population of the city were at risk due to the possible collapse of rickety buildings.

4. Picher, Oklahoma
In the 1990s, the government offered families with young children to buy their property, and many accepted the offer. In 2006, the Army Corps of Engineers confirmed that 86% of buildings could collapse at any moment. Due to the mass exodus of residents, by 2009 all work in the city stopped, and the population dropped to 20 people. Ironically, the reason why the city was called dangerous for living turned out to be mines, exactly what the city was founded for.

5. Centralia, Pennsylvania
Devilish fire flared up underground in Pennsylvania. In 1962, a fire broke out in one of the Centralia coal mines and spread through the many abandoned mines below the city. Despite the fact that huge funds were thrown into extinguishing the fire, it continued into the 60s and 70s. In 1980, the consequences of the fire became unbearable - lack of oxygen, dangerous levels of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, karst funnels that appeared on the streets of the city. But only in 2009, the authorities evacuated the local residents and closed the postal code of Centralia.

6. Centralia, Pennsylvania
Until 2010, 10 residents remained in Central. They are absolutely certain that the fire is the result of a government plot to destroy the city. Those who come to see this post-apocalyptic landscape can see painted posters of a government conspiracy against the people of Centralia.

7. Flagstaff, Maine
The now-famous Flagstaff Lake was once the place where Benedict Arnold's troops set their flag. But in 1950, the government adopted a plan to build a hydroelectric dam. Unfortunately, for the city, which was then in a completely dry area, this meant a complete evacuation due to the fact that it had to be completely submerged. Residents moved, taking even some buildings with them. But basically the city remained in its place and is now a modern Atlantis.

8. Pripyat, Ukraine.
Built in the 1970s for the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, the city of Pripyat had 50,000 inhabitants by 1986. When there was an explosion at the power plant, the city was quickly deserted. People have left a lot of their belongings, which makes the city look frozen in time and disappearing at the same time.

9. Pripyat, Ukraine.
Two major landmarks are still in place: the Death Bridge, from which people watched the reactor burn. They were able to from being hit by radiation for a few weeks. The second is an abandoned amusement park in Pripyat, in which there is a stationary Ferris Wheel. This wheel has become a symbol of the post-apocalyptic world, even used in computer games such as Call of Duty.

10. Dogtown, Massachusetts
The British founded this unnamed settlement in 1693. It was conveniently protected from attacks by the locals. But after the War of 1812 and the emergence of new coastal roads, many farmers moved away, leaving empty homes for vagrants and lonely widows who kept dogs for protection.

11. Dogtown, Massachusetts
Gradually, the dogs became feral and roamed the streets freely, which is why the city got its current name Dogtown, and it was overgrown with legends about wandering werewolves. Eventually, the locals, even those who were thought to be witches, died. When the last known inhabitant died, Cornelius Finson died in 1830, the city finally came under dog rule.

12. Glenrio, Texas
Located on Route 66, this city, which was on the border with New Mexico, was once a thriving city of gas stations, restaurants and motels for weary travelers. But in 1973, life in the city came to a halt when part of the highway was moved around Glenrio. There are rumors that there are still a few residents left. The old spirit of the city can be seen on the pages of the novel The Grapes of Wrath.

13. Spinalonga or Calydon, Greece.
This island city has gone through many reincarnations, but its last role was as a leper colony. Beginning in 1903, lepers were sent to the walled city, where they were given food, water and medical care. The conditions here, of course, were not the most luxurious, but compared to those caves in which lepers were hiding in those days, it was just a resort. In 1957, a cure for leprosy was discovered and the healed residents left the city. Now, it is a popular historical attraction among tourists, and besides, there are legends that the goddess Britomartis lives in the waters surrounding the island.

14. Independence, Colorado.
This Colorado city was doomed from the start. Located at an altitude of 10,900 feet above sea level, the city suffered from heavy snowfalls every winter, lasting from October to May. Independence was founded in 1879 as a mining town, and by 1882 it had 1,500 inhabitants. But in the winter of 1899, a terrible storm destroyed all the roads, leaving the miners without food. The brave residents built sleds from their homes and left the city, driving down the mountain towards the city of Aspen.

15. Varosha or Famagusta, Cyprus.
Until 1974, Varosha was a popular seaside town. But that year it became a ghost town. After the Turkish invasion of the city, the locals were evacuated. Breakfasts were thrown on the table, and the light continued to burn. On the this moment the city is hostage to political squabbles. The Turks have been expelled from the city, and the UN will allow only the indigenous people to settle here, although none of them shows such a desire. Because of this, Varosha looks frozen in time: in the shop windows there are still things from 1974, and vintage cars rust in car dealerships. Trees grow in cracks in the pavement, and turtles rest on deserted beaches.

16. Castelnuovo dei Sabbioni, Italy.
Sometimes an abandoned city is more than meets the eye. The picturesque Tuscan village of Castelnuovo de Sabbioni was supposedly deserted in the 1970s due to erosion caused by coal mines. But even earlier, the Nazis set up a huge funeral pyre here from furniture and local residents. 78 people died in the flames. On the walls of many houses, mysterious and incomprehensible pictures are still preserved: pentagrams, fish and other mysterious drawings that tell a story that no one can read.

17. Pegasus Center for Innovation, Research and Testing, New Mexico.
If most ghost towns happen to be like this by accident, this empty town was created by Pegasus Global Holdings on purpose. The city, currently still in the planning stages, will be the size of New Haven, Connecticut. It will be used to test the firm's technological innovations, such as terrorist-resistant self-driving cars. computer networks and renewable energy sources. There will be roads, houses, buildings, but there will be no inhabitants. A one billion dollar city will be built somewhere in New Mexico.

Ghost towns are former settlements abandoned by residents. Each of them has its own sad story; the causes are different (catastrophes, accidents, wars), but the result is the same - destruction and devastation. However, such cities magically attract tourists. Below are examples of the creepiest abandoned cities.

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Hashima is a ghost island. The settlement of the island began in 1887 in connection with the discovery of coal. In 1890, the island was purchased by Mitsubishi to extract coal from underwater mines. On the territory of Khashima there were mines, military factories, residential buildings, shops, a school, a cemetery. In 1959, the population of the island reached its peak - 5259 people, but after 15 years the mines were closed and the island gradually became empty. (Photo: inefekt69)

Aghdam was once home to 150,000 people. The city was founded in the middle of the 18th century and functioned until the Karabakh war (1991-1994). As part of the conflict, Aghdam was subjected to brutal vandalism by Karabakh Armenians. Today, in the ghost town, you can see a number of ruins and the surviving Aghdam mosque. (Photo: Marco Fieber)

The city was founded in February 1970 and was the ninth atomic city of the USSR. In April 1986, the population of Pripyat was evacuated as a result of the Chernobyl accident. Today, the site is considered one of the most famous ghost towns in the world; in spite of possible threat for life, excursions for tourists are regularly held here. (Photo: Liam Davies)

The city of Centralia was founded in 1841. Residential buildings, schools, churches, theaters, banks, etc. were located here. The main occupation of the townspeople was the coal-anthracite industry. The reason for the resettlement was an underground fire in the mines, which began in 1962 and continues to this day. Its signs can be observed in several places, especially on Route 61, where smoke seeps from the cracks. (Photo: Kelly Michals)

Today, the village of Kayakoy is a museum and a historical monument. More than 350 houses where people once lived are in a deplorable state, albeit under the protection of the Turkish government. Kayakoy was abandoned as a result of the Greco-Turkish War; it was also destroyed in the 1957 earthquake. (Photo: Oleksandr Dantsiger)

Kadykchan is an urban-type mining settlement with a population of 12,000, which today is a deserted ghost town. Mass resettlement began in 1996 after a mine accident. Majority residential buildings mothballed. In many dwellings, you can still see abandoned things, indicating a hasty resettlement. (Photo: Laika ac)

Fordland was founded by Henry Ford in 1928 as an industrial center for the production of rubber for the automotive industry. Ultimately, the project failed. Mr Ford did not take into account the many important details for the cultivation of rubber trees; the area was practically barren. In addition, he wanted to Americanize the local workers. They were forced to eat American food and wear IDs; the use of alcohol and tobacco products was also prohibited. Such restrictions sparked a riot in 1930. (Photo: (WT-shared) Amitevron)

Chaiten became a ghost town as a result of the eruption of the volcano of the same name in 2008. Local residents had to leave their homes and move to neighboring cities. The restoration of Chaiten began in 2011, but the damage was very large. (Photo: bibliojojo)

There are so many places in the world that you have never been to, from Monte Carlo to the deserts of the Australian continent. There are many beautiful cities where millions of tourists come every year, but there are also completely unfriendly territories. Countries like Colombia, South Africa, and Mexico might be beautiful in theory, but thanks to drug cartels, massacres, political terror, and an unfavorable socioeconomic situation, they are dangerous.

The position of Cali in the ranking is constantly changing, it can be considered both the most dangerous and the second most dangerous city in Colombia, time and time again. Drug cartels such as CaliCartel, NortedelValleCartel and LosRastrojo and the FARC guerrilla group operate in the city, which keep the population in constant fear. According to statistics, there are 83 murders per 100,000 inhabitants of Cali. On the one hand, the city, like the whole of Colombia, is beautiful as a butterfly, but very often it meets tourists with a swarm of thousands of wild wasps, which can take lives.

San Salvador is the capital of El Salvador small town in Central America. The population is 570,000 people. According to statistics, 45 people are killed per 100,000 in the city. As a result, in 2015, about 2,200 murders were committed in El Salvador. This is a terrible statistic. The criminal situation depends entirely on vigorous activity armed gangs, MS-13 and Barrio 18, who keep the entire population on their toes. Violence has become a hallmark of San Salvador, and residents at any time can become casual victims of street shootings. By the way, these gangster groups are not as organized as the Yakuza or the Italian mafia, they are mainly engaged in robberies and robberies. In San Salvador, you can not only be robbed and beaten, but also killed.

13. Karachi, Pakistan - the most dangerous metropolis

Karachi, the capital of Pakistan's Sindh province, is the most big city in the country and the second most populated city in the world. It is also considered one of the most dangerous cities for tourists who are going to visit Pakistan. Karachi is known for political and criminal instability and constant conflicts between terrorist groups that engage in kidnappings, robberies, armed attacks and murders. According to statistics, 12.3 people commit murders per 100,000 inhabitants in the city, in addition, in 2015 the level of crime in the city increased.

12. Detroit, USA - the most dangerous city in America

In the 1987 film RoboCop, Detroit was portrayed as a bankrupt, crime-ridden city with no place for the law. The directors of the film, despite the cyborgs and robots, did not expect that they were looking to the future, and the city would develop exactly according to their scenario. In 2013-2014, it was recognized as the most dangerous city in America. The population is almost 700,000 people. According to statistics, there are 2,072 beatings and 45 murders per 100,000 people. 38.1% of Detroit residents live below the poverty line, this is one of the reasons for this situation.

11. Sana'a, Yemen - an unstable city

Yemen is often on the news today. Sanaa is becoming one of the most dangerous places on earth to live. The political situation worsened due to the instability that took place in the country in 2012. The standard of living dropped sharply, and the criminal situation worsened. Become frequent cases explosions, armed attacks, terrorism, which are combined with robberies and murders. power failure, shortage drinking water become the cause of the slow death of the city.

10 Mogadishu, Somalia - Territory Outside Government Jurisdiction

Somalia today is associated with pirates, crime and Tom Hanks. The danger is best illustrated by the situation in its capital, Mogadishu. Since international embassies and UN offices were forced to leave the country in the 1990s due to political instability, there has been no effective government in Somalia. This situation has led to an open and brutal civil war involving al-Qaeda, al-Shabaab and AMISOM. Mogadishu got its reputation due to the flourishing of corruption, poverty, high levels of crime, cruelty that occur on the streets of the city every day.

9 Ciudad Juarez, Mexico - Murder Capital Of The World

Ciudad Juarez has gained a reputation as a drug-dealing city and the title of the most dangerous city in Mexico. It is the unofficial capital of the country's entire drug trafficking. This is a dangerous city where laws do not apply, but cruelty and murder flourish. The police here are absolutely powerless and plunged into corruption. Although, according to statistics, there is hope for an improvement in the situation. For example, if in 2010 there were 8.5 murders per day, then in 2013 there were 530 murders in just a year, and in 2014 - 434. The situation is improving, but very slowly.

8. Baghdad, Iraq - victims of ISIS

Ever since the US military pulled out of Iraq, Baghdad has gained a reputation as a dangerous city. For years, residents have gotten used to bombings in public places, shootings and murders. As a result of the war, the infrastructure and economy were completely destroyed. The city is mired in crime and terrorism. In 2014, 12,282 killings of civilians were recorded as a result of the activation of the terrorist organization ISIS.

7. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - the hooligan capital of the world

Despite the fact that in other cities in Brazil the number of murders is higher, Rio de Janeiro, being a tourist mecca and the second largest city in the country, has received the status of a criminal capital. The murder rate, compared to 2005, and then there were 42 murders per 100,000 people, dropped to 24 in 2014. But, if the fact that you will be killed in Rio de Janeiro has become unlikely, then the chances of being robbed have increased. Street crimes, robberies and hooliganism have intensified. In 2013, as of December, 6,626 robberies were committed, and in 2014 - 7,849. mobile phones increased by 74.5% over the same period. Despite the statistics, there are not fewer tourists in Rio, because people come here to get acquainted with the culture, visit the football championship and look at the statue of Jesus Christ.

6. Cape Town, South Africa - the most violent city in Africa

Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa. But, despite the beauty, he gained a reputation as one of the most dangerous cities. According to statistics, the number of murders per 100,000 people was 50.94, and crimes - 8,428, despite the fact that the population is 3.75 million people. This situation has developed due to class and financial inequality, which was aggravated by gang shootings, murders, robberies, rapes and kidnappings. If you still plan to visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world, do not deviate from popular tourist routes.

5. Guatemala, Guatemala is a violent city

Guatemala can be called one of the most beautiful cities in Central America, but despite its popularity among tourists, due to the presence of numerous attractions, it is characterized high level crime and drug trafficking. Guatemala borders Mexico, Honduras and El Salvador, so drugs play an important role here. In addition, robberies, poverty, class and financial inequality flourish in the city. Guatemala has the highest levels of brutality in Central America, exacerbated by the fact that there are 42 murders per 100,000 people. Lawlessness and corruption, organized crime have become the hallmark of the city.

4. Kabul, Afghanistan - hostages of war

Kabul, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, has become a hostage to constant wars and has gained a reputation as the most dangerous city in the world. The features of the city include economic instability, poverty, kidnappings, murders and other crimes. The situation was exacerbated by political instability, power struggles, terrorism and wars. After the US minimized its presence in Afghanistan, ISIS terrorists took over and instability increased, so there is no reason to visit Kabul.

3 Caracas, Venezuela - street violence

Caracas is known for three things: it is the capital of Venezuela, the capital of murder, the capital of drugs. In conditions of economic instability, street crime has increased. Caracas, the second most dangerous city in the world, has a high murder rate per 100,000 people, 134, in a population of 3.5 million. There were 24,000 murders across Venezuela in 2014. Along with the dismantling of gangs in Caracas, robberies, rapes, kidnappings and cruelty flourish.

2. Acapulco, Mexico - Corruption

Acapulco, as a beautiful resort, has always attracted movie stars, sports stars and other celebrities. But, one has only to take a step away from the tourist routes, as you plunge into another reality of one of the most dangerous cities in Mexico. Until recently, Acapulco was a tourist mecca, and now it scares away tourists with a high murder rate. In 2014, there were 104 murders per 100,000 people. The corrupt police are more concerned with human trafficking than with establishing the rule of law. In addition, the city has big problems from drug trafficking and street violence. In such a city, you don’t know who to run away from: from the police or bandits.

1. San Pedro Sula, Honduras is the most dangerous city in the world

San Pedro Sula is the most dangerous city in the world. It is located in the northwestern part of Honduras. In 2014, there were 171 murders per 100,000 people, the highest rate in the world, despite the fact that the city is not in a war zone. There are 3 murders per day. The city is mired in murders, gang wars, drug trafficking, illegal arms trade. On the streets every day someone is killed, beaten, raped. There is no law in this city.
No less dangerous can be beautiful beaches with clean and hot sand, washed by the clear blue waves of the ocean.

There are many ghost towns on the planet, and they are in almost every country. Such places appear different reasons: due to man-made or natural disasters, genocide, or simply a decline in economic activity in the locality. All this makes people leave their homes. So, the infamous Pripyat turned into a ghost town after the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, the inhabitants left the Italian Krako because of landslides, there are dozens of mining villages in Africa, there are abandoned cities in India. But most of these cities are in China. True, these are not just abandoned cities, but quite the opposite, cities “for growth”: settlements are constantly being built, but no one lives in them. There are about twenty such cities in the Middle Kingdom, and 64 million houses are empty in them. And this is in overpopulated China, where problems with housing and population have reached the national level! We decided to show you one of them - the most big ghost town in the world.

City for the future?

Ordos began to be built in the early 2000s in the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia (hence the Turkic roots and the connection with the word "horde").

It is designed for 1 million inhabitants. However, no more than 20 thousand people live here, and approximately 98% of the buildings are empty. In fact, a terrible picture, it seems that some kind of epidemic broke out in Ordos and most of the population simply died out.

Skyscrapers are empty here administrative buildings, residential buildings and towers, there are even universities in Ordos, and there is not a soul in them either. All this is connected by communications and roads, but no one lives here.

And when night falls, the landscapes here become even more eerie.

A goldmine that didn't live up to expectations

In the Kangbashi region, where Ordos was rebuilt, in the early 2000s, huge reserves of coal and other natural resources. Therefore, skyscrapers, museums, theaters and administrative buildings instantly grew in these territories.

They also built sleeping areas, where there are even cozy cottages for more prosperous Chinese. The construction of Ordos was completed in 2010, and it is spread over a vast area of ​​355 square kilometers. But the city found itself in some kind of financial bubble: the rich Chinese, who lead large funds, almost immediately bought out all the real estate, considering the purchases as investments. After all, the city was potentially supposed to be successful, so the plans were to resell all the property at a higher price. However, residents of Inner Mongolia simply do not have the money to buy apartments.

Even during construction, the developer set the price for housing at 10-11 thousand dollars per square meter, and after a few years it fell by 2-3 times. Still, 4-4.5 thousand dollars per square meter is an exorbitant price for residents of the region, where average wages barely exceed $400 a month.

The fate of the giant ghost town

Of course, after the delivery of real estate in Ordos, you will not envy the management companies. They suffer huge losses, as they fully serve the infrastructure of the city: they repair the streets, clean up, plant trees and shrubs in areas, there are not even interruptions in lighting. It takes about 10-12 million dollars every month.

So, despite the fact that the city is empty, he lives. But to say (as they say about others Chinese cities), that life is seething in it, is absolutely impossible. Ordos is under constant guard, there are policemen who keep order. No one plundered the city, so tourists have nothing to fear here. You can walk around the desert metropolis, ride bicycles or skateboards right along the roads, take amazing and a little frightening photos and imagine yourself as the hero of a post-apocalyptic film - this is what travelers go to Ordos for.

Of course, you can meet residents here, but very rarely. Mostly they are law enforcement officers, or a few factory workers who managed to buy an apartment.

By the way, the Chinese government plans to buy apartments for retired military men here, however, in best case there will be no more than 20-25 thousand people, and this is another 2-2.5% of the living citizens. At this rate of settlement, Ordos would only become populated half a century later.

These places attract extreme tourists, messengers for high adrenaline and new sensations. Terrifying and mystical, dangerous to life and health, they are covered with legends that people around the planet pass from mouth to mouth. Right now, out of the corner of our eye, we will be able to look into these unusual and anomalous forests and cities, visit the mountains and depths of the sea that threaten our lives, in order to make sure on our own skin that an inexperienced person should not go here. Right on the course we have the 10 most dangerous places in the world.

10. Mount Annapurna, Nepal

The most dangerous places in the world can be presented in the form of a list, the last position of which is occupied by this hard-to-reach, but attractively beautiful peak. have always been majestic and attracted tourists, that's just long time ascents of climbers here were prohibited by decree of representatives of the royal dynasty of the country. Nowadays, foreigners easily visit this country, the most desperate and fearless at the same time come to conquer the impregnable mountain pearl - Mount Annapurna.

It is the tenth highest peak in the world. Annapurna runs up to 8091 meters, it has long been the property of Nepal, its pride and famous reserve. The peak was first conquered by French climbers in 1950. Since then, they have tried to repeat their feat many times, but in half the cases this venture ended in the death of climbers. Here, 53 climbers died - almost one in three who tried to reach its summit. Despite this, the mountain continues to attract new tourists who are in love with the most dangerous places on Earth.

9. Mountain of the Dead, Russia

Another peak that kills people. No, it is not as high as Annapurna, it is just a small pass on the border of Komi and the Sverdlovsk region in the north of the Urals. Despite relatively small size, The Mountain of the Dead (or the Dyatlov Pass) is rich in tragedies, which are most likely of a mystical nature. Those who are looking for the most dangerous places in Russia should look here for a light.

It is known that for the first time under mysterious circumstances people died here in 1959. An expedition led by the scientist Dyatlov climbed to the top. Fascinated by new discoveries, they did not notice how the sun went down below the horizon. The people who stayed here to spend the night died under inexplicable circumstances. The investigation found that half-dressed people cut open the tent and rushed to run downstairs. Some died from the cold, but most had broken ribs and holes in their heads. Moreover, the hair of all the corpses suddenly turned gray, the skin turned crimson, and horror froze on the face. After that, entire groups of tourists died here more than once, and three planes fell over the pass for no apparent reason. As a result, the mountain of the Dead was included in the rating, which lists the most dangerous places in the world for tourists.

8. Coast of California, USA

This place is associated primarily with smiling people, the luxury of Beverly Hills and glorious Hollywood. But not everything is so cloudless in sunny California. The ocean waters that wash its shores have long been a favorite habitat for white sharks. In the ranking, which includes the most dangerous places in the world, these expanses of water are located on the eighth step.

Surfers who, like sharks, fell unconscious in love with huge California waves and clear waters, often fall for lunch or dinner with toothy predators. The last attack was recorded in October 2014. A three-meter white shark tried to eat a local surfer, but he was lucky to stay alive.

Usually these animals cripple people. Deaths have only been reported 13 times in the past 60 years. All the same, kilometers of coastal waters along the US state of California are the most dangerous places in the ocean, teeming with toothy predators.

7. Snake Island, Brazil

At first glance, this paradise located off the coast of Brazil in Atlantic Ocean. Recently, the island was closed to the public, but if you are too persistent, then you may be missed. Only before that they will oblige you to sign a document in which you do not blame anyone for your death. These lands and land areas have long established themselves as the most dangerous places in the world. Photos and pictures of the island, videos from there often appeared in the tragic chronicle, reporting the death of one or another desperate adventurer.

The point is that on one square meter from one to five poisonous snakes live here. That is, wherever you step, various cobras, mambas and rattling creatures will be right there. The most dangerous of all reptiles on the island are botrops. Their poison is considered the most powerful on Earth. The bite causes necrosis of tissues and their decay, which leads to inevitable death. It is said that the island was once inhabited by people serving the lighthouse. But the snakes climbed into the middle and bit everyone. Since then, the Brazilian authorities have closed this area and declared it a unique reserve - the largest natural serpentarium on the planet.

6. Danakil Desert, Ethiopia

Speaking about the most dangerous places in Africa, one cannot help but recall this "hell" on earth, in direct meaning the words. The fact is that the air temperature here exceeds 50 degrees Celsius. In addition to extreme heat, tourists can also suffer from which now and then break out of the depths to the surface. There are also many volcanoes, which also pose a certain danger.

Despite this, the scenery in the desert is amazing. It seems that you are on Mars or on another planet. Sulfur lakes and gas fumes, deserted terrain and red-hot air create a cosmic atmosphere. The fact is that it is in the Danakil Desert that the Arabian Plate break is located, so frequent earthquakes and raging volcanoes are not new here. Very beautiful, but also deadly. Ethiopian tribes, accustomed to the unusual climate, are also operating here, ready to kill any tourist for a piece of bread. Therefore, this territory is also included in the rating of the most dangerous places in the world.

5. Death Valley, Russia

It is located in Kamchatka. The dead place, which has been infamous since the 30s of the XX century, is also included in our list. These lands are not only the most dangerous places in Russia, but also on the planet. At this place, the slopes of the Kikhpinych volcano are all indented with hot springs that emit poisonous steam and gas. The lowest platform is called Death Valley. Hunters who wandered here for the first time found hundreds of corpses of wild and domestic animals, including their own huskies.

But the most interesting thing happened later. The hunters themselves began to languish, suffering from headaches and weight loss. No one could answer what was happening to them. In search of an answer, another expedition came here almost every year. About a hundred scientists died while exploring these lands. Those who were lucky enough to return said that both people and animals were simply poisoned by poisonous cyanide fumes coming from the volcano. According to them, this place is not suitable for life.

4. Fire Mountain, Indonesia

She has no days off and holidays, as every day the volcano shows signs of life. Even when there is no eruption, a column of smoke rises above its surface to a height of 3 thousand meters. Over the past five centuries, the mountain has flared up about 60 times - a fairly high figure. Therefore, the rating describing the most dangerous places on Earth includes Fiery Mountain.

The last eruption was recorded in 2006. Before that, in 1994, a hot cloud of gas burned alive 60 people. And in 1930, more than a thousand people died from it. Then the boiling lava covered 13 kilometers of the earth around. Oddly enough, but the locals continue to settle very close to the Fiery Mountain. One of the villages, numbering 200 thousand people, is located only 6 kilometers from this scary place. Millions of tourists also come here every year. Some, due to their carelessness or the desire to take amazing pictures, come too close to the hearth and die.

3. South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

The most dangerous places on Earth, despite their bad reputation, attract millions of tourists who are ready to try their luck and increase the level of adrenaline in the blood. One of these areas is a wonderful park in African Zambia. It is the largest in South Africa. If you do not belong to the category of the faint of heart, take a tent and go to spend the night in this amazing place. Here you will see the charming moonlight and scattering of stars in the night sky.

The picture is perfect, if not for hundreds of hippos, aggressive and fearless. Young individuals, going ahead through the jungle, do not spare anyone in their path. Every year about 200 people die from their invasion. They are especially dangerous at night: males and females in mating season come ashore and trample tens of miles around. Slow animals, uniting in flocks, are able to demolish everything from the face of the Earth. Despite this, "South Luangwa" is one of the ten most visited parks in all of Africa.

2. Death Road, Bolivia

The most dangerous road in the world. It is located over an abyss more than 600 meters deep. Thrill-seekers have to walk for a very long time: the length of the road is 70 kilometers, while the width does not exceed 3 meters. Often this narrow and threatening route has to move trucks and buses. It is undesirable for them to meet head-on: it is impossible to pass each other here, and towing back is a deadly undertaking.

Nevertheless, the traffic here is stormy, since the Death Road is the only route connecting La Paz, the capital of Bolivia, and the town of Coroisco. The already narrow canvas is blurred even more from time to time tropical rains that go here every day from November to March. The gloomy picture is completed by zero visibility from thick fogs and endless slippery landslides. If this does not impress the visitors, then the last frightening chord will be the moss-covered, collapsed crosses placed along the roadsides in memory of the people who fell into the abyss. By the way, about 300 travelers die here every year. Everyone who crosses this route prays endlessly not to become another victim.

1. Bermuda Triangle, Atlantic

The section of the ocean surface between Puerto Rico, Florida and has long gone down in history as the most terrible and mysterious place on the planet. Here ships and planes disappear without a trace, ghost ships meet, crew members who are lucky to get out of this mystical place talk about strange movements in space, time and other terrible things.

There are many explanations for this. Some argue that the rifts in time are to blame, others say it's the tricks of black holes, others scold aliens and the inhabitants of the mysteriously disappeared Atlantis. Scientists are more skeptical about the situation, calling the area difficult to navigate, with a great many shoals and cyclones. All this becomes, in their opinion, the cause of this phenomenon. Be that as it may, these waters can be described as the most dangerous places in the world. The Bermuda Triangle tops the ranking of the TOP 10 scariest land and water areas on the planet.

The most dangerous countries in the world

Topping this mini-ranking is Colombia, a country that is being torn apart civil wars and internal conflicts. It has the highest percentage of murders and kidnappings. This state is also a producer of cocaine. More than half of the white powder is distributed around the world with the blessing of local mafia clans. In second place is Afghanistan. At every step, passers-by can be blown up by a mine. In addition, there is a very high threat of terrorist attacks.

Listing the most dangerous places in the world, we also recall Burundi, a small African state. It is known throughout the world for its armed gangs, numerous murders and attacks on tourists. Here you should be wary of even women and children who, without blinking an eye, will shoot you at the first opportunity. Ranked fourth among the most dangerous countries on Earth - Somalia, known for its corsairs. Pirates rob tourists not only on the water, but also on land. Iraq closes the top five, where every minute you run the risk of being blown up by a projectile or falling under crossfire. Terrorist attacks and street fights are everyday realities of local residents.

TOP 5 cities where you should not visit

The first and most terrible city in the world is considered to be Peshawar in Pakistan. The danger comes from local tribes, between which there are regular clashes. There are a lot of attractions here, but tourists are better off choosing another place for excursions. We give the second position in the ranking to the once famous resort of Acapulco in Mexico. Today, you will not find vacationers on the beaches during the day and with fire, and all because of the impunity of cartels and gangs of thugs. Closes the top three Distrito Central - Big City Honduras. Here are the most high performance murders. Criminal statistics scare even the most desperate tourists.

Perm is considered the most dangerous city in Russia. This locality ranks fourth. Such a "rich" statistics of robberies, rapes and attacks in the Russian Federation can no longer be found. On the fifth step - American Detroit. Robbery and robbery flourish here. For every 50 residents, one serious crime is recorded per year. The reasons are their low social ignorance, poverty and lack of work.

The most dangerous places in Moscow

Studies conducted at the end of 2014 indicate that the most terrible for walking are the outskirts of the Russian capital. Muscovites consider the city center to be the safest, except for Zamoskvorechye. Residents and visitors also feel comfortable in Mitino, Shchukino, Kurkino and Strogino in the northwest, Cheryomushki, Ramenki, Obruchevsky in the southwest. In their opinion, it is not scary to walk the streets even at night.

Instead, the southeast of the metropolis has gained a bad reputation, its streets and gateways are the most dangerous places in the world. Golyanovo, for example. Every year there are many robberies and attacks. This area is known throughout the world as a center of criminal offenses and revelry of criminals. The list also includes Dmitrovsky, Timiryazevsky, Golovinsky, Beskudnikovsky, Teply Stan, Kuntsevo, Solntsevo and others. The districts of Vnukovo, Brateevo and Northern Tushino are classified as dangerous by Muscovites, despite this they feel confident and calm here.