The United States Department of State provides travel advisories for countries around the world.
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Level
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Textual Description
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Risk Description
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1
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Exercise Normal Precautions
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risks to safety and security not increased but precautions advised
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2 (yellow)
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Exercise increased caution
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heightened risks to safety and security
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3 (orange)
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Reconsider travel
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serious risks to safety and security
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4 (red)
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Do not travel
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likelihood of life-threatening risks
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Different regions within a country may have different risks.
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Risk Indicators
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Hazard
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C
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crime
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T
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terrorism
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U
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unrest, civil
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H
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health
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N
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natural disaster
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E
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time-limited event
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K
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kidnapping or hostage taking
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W
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wrongful detention
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O
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other
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