Almost 20% are unemployed in this beautiful coastal city of 3.5 million people. Despite the high murder rate, it remains the top international tourist destination in South Africa. It's the city to visit for the FIFA World Cup 2010, hosting 6 1st round matches, 1 2nd round match, 1 quarterfinal, and one 1 semifinal. Goal, goal, goal.
4. New Orleans, United States (95 homicides/100,000 residents)
If Hurricane Katrina didn't kill you, maybe a bullet will. Watch your back when you stroll down the French Quarter. Drew Brees and Reggie Bush may either decrease or increase this number of the 1.17 million citizens based upon their performance this Sunday in Miami. No pressure there.
3. Caracas, Venezuela (130 homicides, 100,000 residents)
Poverty, police abuse, and militias are rampant in metro Caracas which has 4.95 million residents. This shouldn't dissuade you however, from visiting the home of Simon Bolivar, and former MLB slugger Andres Galarraga. Good times.
2. Ciudad Juarez (130 homicides/100,000 residents)
Kidnapping, drug cartels and murder (see also, Caracas) are all within reach by simply crossing the river south from El Paso. It's the most fun you will ever have for a taco run. Do it.
[Estimated population 1.5 million]
Kidnapping, drug cartels and murder (see also, Caracas) are all within reach by simply crossing the river south from El Paso. It's the most fun you will ever have for a taco run. Do it.
[Estimated population 1.5 million]
Indisputably, the most dangerous city in the world. Nobody really knows how many people exactly live there, but it is estimated at 2.86 million. If you decide to go there, then you might want to consider these tips. It's the destination of choice for the true adventure traveler. Despite a lack of central government and overriding anarchy, Mogadishu is home to some of the better universities in Africa. Semester abroad?
[Rankings from opentravel.com]
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