Located in the heart of Siberia and 3000 kilometers east of Moscow, Verkhoyansk is one of the coolest cities in the world. He is often called cold pole of the northern hemisphere. The city is widely known for its endless winters; it is the river Yana, which is covered by ice nine months of the year. The air temperature in winter in Verkhoyansk ranges of 40-55 degrees below zero. In the period from September to March, the duration of the day there is less than 5 hours. In the days of the kings and the USSR Verkhoyansk was a city where the exiled convicts from across the country. Today it is called a home more than 1,500 people. Here annually attracts hundreds of fans of extreme tourism. And compared with the following cities and even countries, this place may seem like paradise.
Lake Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo / Rwanda
Kivu, one of the African Great Lakes region, located on the border between the Republic of Congo and Rwanda. It is known that under the surface Kivu are huge deposits of methane (in excess of 65 million cubic feet), which in the case of release (e.g., by volcanic activity on the bottom of the reservoir) can cause an explosion, resulting in powerful tsunami and two million deaths locals .
Minqin County (Gansu Province, China)
Minqin County (Gansu Province, China) - is disappearing oasis was trapped between two deserts. Arid area most of the year suffered from strong winds and sandstorms that literally devour vegetation way and so are too small. Since 1950, the desert has captured more than 260 square kilometers of the entire territory of the county, and every year it continues to slowly but surely grow, destroying all life in its path. In view of such uninhabitable land and the increasing number of vulnerable groups, the Chinese Government is rightly counted among Minqin to zones of ecological disaster and launched a program of resettlement of two million people living there at the moment.
Dallol, Ethiopia
Located in the north of Ethiopia in the Danakil desert, settlement Dallol locals call the "Gates of Hell." This area is considered the hottest inhabited place on Earth, where the air temperature in summer can reach 60 degrees Celsius. In addition, the region is represented by the solid salt plains, active volcanoes and constant earthquakes. Not surprisingly, because of the harsh climate and lack of infrastructure dubbed Dallol ghost town.
Somalia
Since 1990 the civil war began, the Republic of Somalia is actually divided into dozens of warring groups. Disease, hunger and ineffective government policies contributed to the terrorist groups that spawned nationwide crime and violence. Hunger - the most pressing problem in Somalia; in the period from 2010 to 2012, he, according to statistics, has killed more than 260,000 people. According to the American magazine «Foreign Policy» Global Fund and the World (Eng. Global Fund for Peace), Somalia is the most failed state in the world.
Port Moresby, Papua - New Guinea
The capital of Papua - New Guinea, which occupies the 137th place in the list of 140 of the least liveable cities in the world, is famous not for its picturesque surroundings and abundant Izenave * ilovany, murder, carjacking and mass outbreaks of HIV infection. Those who are supposed to protect citizens and to combat violations of the law (it is the police), often are themselves criminals, corrupt officials, and members of the gang.
Poverty - the biggest problem in Port Moresby; she is the main cause of lawlessness that reigns in the capital.
Sanaa, Yemen
Lost in time, the city abounds Sana luxurious Arabian architecture and culture. He is also a stronghold of Islamic fanaticism. In 2013, as a result of acts of terrorism and insurgent attacks killed and injured hundreds of people. The responsibility for this themselves took military group associated with "Al-Qaeda". Starting in 2010, the Yemeni border patrol about 1,000 fighters of the organization. Their number seems to be increasing, as Yemen has become the main target of the US program for the implementation of the UAV.
Monrovia, Liberia
In the capital of Liberia are some of the most horrific African slums of West Point, where more than 75, 000 people. Here reigns the cholera epidemic, NAR * Oman * Teenager question itutsiya and lack even basic creature comforts (faeces on the streets and beaches of Monrovia - a common occurrence). Rape in Liberia's capital occur everywhere; for many desperate parents, as though it may sound awful, they are relatively lucrative. The ten-year civil war has contributed to an increase in population of the metropolitan slums.
Brazil
Brazil - is not only one of the most beautiful countries on the planet, but also the world leader in the level of crime. Every year there are more than 50,000 murders committed. Brazil is also not far behind in the number Izenave * ilovany, robberies and kidnappings. In addition, the situation in the country greatly exacerbates the glaring poverty and a huge gap between rich and poor. These attractive tourist cities like Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Salvador, became literally a hotbed of violence.
Haiti
Haiti is one of the least developed and poorest countries in the world. The atmosphere is unrealistically high levels of crime, because of what the US State Department declared that the country no "safe" area. Haiti is mired in illegal trade bunks * Otik and common crimes such as car theft, murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, Izenave * ilovaniya and others. The police of the republic not only idle, but also contributes to the development of criminal activity.