23 Countries the U.S. Warns Americans Against Visiting Now: The Full Story

4. Central African Republic (CAR): Lawlessness & Armed Conflict

The CAR remains under a strict "Do Not Travel" advisory due to widespread armed conflict, rampant crime including robbery and kidnapping, and near-total collapse of state authority outside Bangui. Rebel groups control vast territories, and inter-communal violence is frequent. U.S. citizens face extreme risks, with virtually no consular support available. The full story is a nation caught in a cycle of violence and instability, rendering it one of the most dangerous places on earth for any foreign traveler.