South Africa

[The Wizard]

South Africa is someplace else. Almost a category of it's own, concerning crime. Such a shame.

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More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_South_Africa

Despite the horrible rape ratio, if it's less bad than "many South American nations", then it shouldn't be too much to worry about (as a guy). As long as you speak the language, don't carry jewelry or many valuables at all, and keep away from no-go areas for tourists/affluent Westerners. Oh, and for Pete's sake Strike, make sure you have a car. Preferably a big one. I speak from experience living in Honduras (the second poorest country in the Western hemisphere after Haiti).