14. Libya
- Advisory level: Level 4: do not travel
- Last updated: Aug. 8, 2018
- Population: 6.3 million
- GDP per capita: $5,970
The State Department has placed a “do not travel” advisory on Libya, which has been unstable since dictator Muammar Gaddafi was toppled in 2011. The government’s ability to control crime is limited, according to the U.S. government.
Militia groups sometimes detain travelers for no reason. Extremist groups are known to target Americans. The State Department said some international and national airports are closed, and flights out of airports that are open are irregular and may be canceled without warning.