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What primarily causes the countries to be labeled as too dangerous to visit?
What primarily causes the countries to be labeled as too dangerous to visit?
South Sudan is currently experiencing a civil war.
South Sudan is currently experiencing a civil war.
False
What was the estimated death toll in San during the current civil war as of 2023?
What was the estimated death toll in San during the current civil war as of 2023?
15,000
The total area covered by the 11 dangerous countries is around ______ km squared.
The total area covered by the 11 dangerous countries is around ______ km squared.
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Match the following effects with their corresponding countries:
Match the following effects with their corresponding countries:
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What color indicates a country is deemed safe to visit?
What color indicates a country is deemed safe to visit?
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Belarus and Russia are completely red countries according to the described classification.
Belarus and Russia are completely red countries according to the described classification.
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Name the only country in the Americas that is entirely red.
Name the only country in the Americas that is entirely red.
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In Asia, the countries that are completely red include Iran, Lebanon, ________, Yemen, and Afghanistan.
In Asia, the countries that are completely red include Iran, Lebanon, ________, Yemen, and Afghanistan.
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Match the following countries with their travel safety classification:
Match the following countries with their travel safety classification:
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What happens to your travel insurance if you travel to a red country?
What happens to your travel insurance if you travel to a red country?
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North Korea is classified as completely red according to the color coding system.
North Korea is classified as completely red according to the color coding system.
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Which terrorist organization is mentioned as being active in the red areas of Nigeria?
Which terrorist organization is mentioned as being active in the red areas of Nigeria?
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Due to armed groups controlling large areas, the Central African Republic is mostly ________.
Due to armed groups controlling large areas, the Central African Republic is mostly ________.
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Match the continent with the number of completely red countries:
Match the continent with the number of completely red countries:
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Which country is stated as having the highest number of completely red countries in Asia?
Which country is stated as having the highest number of completely red countries in Asia?
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Brazil is classified as completely red.
Brazil is classified as completely red.
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What ongoing situation has characterized Yemen since 2014?
What ongoing situation has characterized Yemen since 2014?
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One of the completely red countries in Europe is ________.
One of the completely red countries in Europe is ________.
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Which of the following regions shows a majority of red coloring?
Which of the following regions shows a majority of red coloring?
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Study Notes
Countries with Red Travel Advisories (August 2024)
- British government website categorizes countries by travel risk:
- Green: safe to visit
- Orange: visit only for essential reasons (e.g., family emergencies)
- Red: do not travel (travel insurance may be void)
- Nigeria is an example of a country with a mixed advisory (red, orange, and green regions) due to ongoing conflict (e.g., Boko Haram activity).
- Several European countries are completely red:
- Belarus, Russia (Russia is the largest country in the world)
- Americas: only Haiti is entirely red, characterized by unrest, gangs, political violence, and natural disasters.
- Oceania has no entirely red countries.
- Asia has five entirely red countries:
- Iran: British nationality may lead to arrests. Risk of all-out war
- Lebanon: Conflict with missile barrages.
- Syria: Ongoing brutal civil war (estimated 600,000 deaths).
- Yemen: Ongoing civil war (estimated 150,000 deaths from war, and an additional 70,000 from famine and lack of medical care).
- Afghanistan: Under Taliban control, considered a terrorist organization, but no longer actively at war.
- Africa has three entirely red countries:
- Central African Republic: Armed groups control much of the country and are known for kidnappings, and violence against civilians.
- Burkina Faso: Military takeover led to protests.
- Sudan: Civil war (estimated 15,000 deaths).
- South Sudan: Frequent conflicts, kidnappings, and crimes.
- These 11 countries combined cover about 25 million km² of land.
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Description
Explore the current landscape of travel advisories issued by the British government, particularly focusing on countries categorized as red. This quiz covers the risks associated with travel to various regions, including Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa, and highlights the specific conditions in countries like Nigeria, Iran, and Haiti. Test your knowledge on which countries have been deemed unsafe for travel and understand the implications of these advisories.
