22. Somalia
- Advisory level: Level 4: do not travel
- Last updated: Dec. 26, 2018
- Population: 14.3 million
- GDP per capita: N/A
Somalia, an African nation located on the Indian Ocean, has been a haven for terrorism. At least six people were killed after a suicide bomber detonated a vehicle containing explosives on Sept. 2 in the Somali capital of Mogadishu.
Kidnapping and murder also are widespread in Somalia, including in the areas of Puntland and Somaliland. Illegal roadblocks are a fact of life in the country. Pirates also are active in the international waters near Somalia.