23. South Sudan
- Advisory level: Level 4: do not travel
- Last updated: Dec. 11, 2018
- Population: 12.2 million
- GDP per capita: $390
South Sudan gained independence in 2011. But peace has been elusive for the fledgling nation which descended into conflict two years after its creation. About 4 million people have been displaced by conflict.
The ongoing ordeal is the reason the U.S. government has advised Americans not to travel to South Sudan. U.S. government employees are under severe curfew and can only travel in armored vehicles in the capital Juba. Because of frequent crime, walking anywhere by embassy personnel is discouraged.