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Burundi
Africa
“Do Not Travel” is our rating, from a score of 22/100. Every score runs 0–100 and higher is safer. How we score
Burundi is a landlocked nation in the Great Lakes region facing significant socioeconomic challenges, political fragility, and limited infrastructure. The security environment is unpredictable due to tensions, poverty-driven crime, and regional instability.
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22
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Extreme risk across several categories. Most governments advise against all travel.
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