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The most unpopular countries in the world — can you guess America's position?
- Internet trolls show no mercy when it comes to sharing their opinions online. Voters on The Top Ten have shared their thoughts on their favorite and least favorite countries, and the reasons range from serious human rights violations to the locals' alleged rude behavior towards tourists. Is your favorite travel destination actually one of the most unpopular countries in the world? Click through the gallery to see if you agree with these rankings or not.
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0 / 29 Fotos
28. Australia - How can anyone feel any sort of animosity towards such a beautiful country? Well, it is possible, apparently, with Australia ranking in at number 28 on the list.
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1 / 29 Fotos
27. Myanmar
- Myanmar has been widely criticized for the ongoing genocide against the Muslim Rohingya people living there. In addition, the country has been in a state of civil unrest for several years which culminated in a military coup in 2021, following which even further restrictions were placed on freedom of speech and independent media.
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2 / 29 Fotos
26. Vatican City
- The Vatican City is a tiny nation within the Italian capital of Rome that houses the Pope and the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. The Vatican's reputation for covering up sexual abuse scandals within the church are a major reason for the country's poor rating.
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3 / 29 Fotos
25. Qatar
- Qatar is a country known for its human rights violations, gender inequality, and massively imbalanced distribution of wealth. A spotlight was shone on Qatar's downfalls when the 2022 World Cup was hosted there. Vulnerable migrants were put to work on building projects for the event and thousands were killed in the process.
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4 / 29 Fotos
24. Indonesia
- In 1998, political unrest and the growing Asian financial crisis triggered a series of protests across Indonesia. A devastating wave of anti-Chinese ethnic violence broke out and more than a thousand people were killed, while more than 100 Chinese women were sexually assaulted during the riots. Racial tensions still exist even 20 years after this dark event in Indonesian history.
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5 / 29 Fotos
23. Turkey - In 2017, Turkey was accused of major human rights violations by the UN.
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6 / 29 Fotos
22. Argentina - After winning the FIFA World Cup, Argentina moved from the 28th to the 22nd position. Are internet trolls mostly soccer lovers?
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7 / 29 Fotos
21. Serbia - There is a long history of anti-Serbian sentiment toward this country and its people by Kosovars and Croats.
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8 / 29 Fotos
20. South Korea - South Korea is less hated than ever. It moved from the sixth to the 20th position. Could K-pop be the cause of that?
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9 / 29 Fotos
19. Mexico
- Mexico is a beautiful country with a rich cultural history, but it's also associated with corruption and drug gangs that terrorize large areas. The U.N. has also rated Mexico as one of the most violent countries for women in the world.
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10 / 29 Fotos
18. Somalia - Piracy has long been an issue off the coast of this African country.
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11 / 29 Fotos
17. Italy - The haters on the site claim Italians aren’t polite and that they’re not welcoming to foreigners. Do you agree?
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12 / 29 Fotos
16. Syria - The country has been torn apart due to the ongoing civil war and conflict.
© iStock
13 / 29 Fotos
15. France - Apparently, the French have an infamous reputation for rudeness and snobbery, particularly towards tourists.
© iStock
14 / 29 Fotos
14. Germany - Germany is a gorgeous country but its Nazi history makes it unpopular.
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15 / 29 Fotos
13. India - Malnutrition, child labor, human trafficking, and other forms of modern slavery are all problems in this South Asian country.
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16 / 29 Fotos
12. United Kingdom - Anti-British sentiment exists worldwide due to its imperialist past. Nonetheless, the country dropped from the ninth to 12th position on this list.
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17 / 29 Fotos
11. Japan - There is an anti-Japanese sentiment felt by the Chinese, which dates back to World War II and the Nanking Massacre.
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18 / 29 Fotos
10. Afghanistan - Afghanistan is also a place of continuous conflict and unrest, particularly since the Taliban takeover in 2021. Women's rights continue to be stripped away under the fundamentalist regime.
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19 / 29 Fotos
9. Saudi Arabia - Women's rights are unconscionably lacking in Saudi Arabia.
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20 / 29 Fotos
8. Iraq - Many countries greatly discourage traveling to Iraq due to threats of terrorism, kidnappings, and the generally insecure state of the country.
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21 / 29 Fotos
7. Iran - Another country where women's rights are lacking is Iran. Children's rights are also seriously violated. The government’s violent reaction to the 2022 protests helped the country move from the eighth to seventh position on this list.
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22 / 29 Fotos
6. Pakistan - Pakistan is where Osama bin Laden had been hiding out in a compound in Abbottabad when he was shot and killed by American Navy SEALs.
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23 / 29 Fotos
5. Israel - This country is extremely unpopular worldwide due to its "treatment of the Palestinians and ongoing occupation of the West Bank," as explained by Vox.
© iStock
24 / 29 Fotos
4. Russia - The US and Russia have had tense relations over the years, with the West demonizing its current sitting president Vladimir Putin. The outbreak of the Ukrainian invasion in 2022 only made things worse.
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25 / 29 Fotos
3. China - Beijing, China, was the site of the tragic Tiananmen Square protests in 1989 in which the Chinese People's Liberation Army killed thousands of its own civilians to protect Communist China. The outbreak of COVID also reinforced anti-Chinese sentiments around the world.
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26 / 29 Fotos
2. United States - The US has long been considered a bully. With a history of controversial presidents, and their tendency to start wars and "stick their noses where they do not belong,” it is no wonder that America and Americans are loathed by many around the world.
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27 / 29 Fotos
1. North Korea
- Perhaps the country with the most severe human rights violations in the world is North Korea. Citizens are subject to barbaric laws such as prohibited freedom of expression and risk being sent to labor camps if they fall out of line. Sources: (World Population Review) (Viable Outreach) (Watch Mojo) (The Top Ten) See also: The bizarre laws of North Korea
© iStock
28 / 29 Fotos
The most unpopular countries in the world — can you guess America's position?
- Internet trolls show no mercy when it comes to sharing their opinions online. Voters on The Top Ten have shared their thoughts on their favorite and least favorite countries, and the reasons range from serious human rights violations to the locals' alleged rude behavior towards tourists. Is your favorite travel destination actually one of the most unpopular countries in the world? Click through the gallery to see if you agree with these rankings or not.
© Getty Images
0 / 29 Fotos
28. Australia - How can anyone feel any sort of animosity towards such a beautiful country? Well, it is possible, apparently, with Australia ranking in at number 28 on the list.
© iStock
1 / 29 Fotos
27. Myanmar
- Myanmar has been widely criticized for the ongoing genocide against the Muslim Rohingya people living there. In addition, the country has been in a state of civil unrest for several years which culminated in a military coup in 2021, following which even further restrictions were placed on freedom of speech and independent media.
© Shutterstock
2 / 29 Fotos
26. Vatican City
- The Vatican City is a tiny nation within the Italian capital of Rome that houses the Pope and the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. The Vatican's reputation for covering up sexual abuse scandals within the church are a major reason for the country's poor rating.
© Shutterstock
3 / 29 Fotos
25. Qatar
- Qatar is a country known for its human rights violations, gender inequality, and massively imbalanced distribution of wealth. A spotlight was shone on Qatar's downfalls when the 2022 World Cup was hosted there. Vulnerable migrants were put to work on building projects for the event and thousands were killed in the process.
© Shutterstock
4 / 29 Fotos
24. Indonesia
- In 1998, political unrest and the growing Asian financial crisis triggered a series of protests across Indonesia. A devastating wave of anti-Chinese ethnic violence broke out and more than a thousand people were killed, while more than 100 Chinese women were sexually assaulted during the riots. Racial tensions still exist even 20 years after this dark event in Indonesian history.
© Shutterstock
5 / 29 Fotos
23. Turkey - In 2017, Turkey was accused of major human rights violations by the UN.
© iStock
6 / 29 Fotos
22. Argentina - After winning the FIFA World Cup, Argentina moved from the 28th to the 22nd position. Are internet trolls mostly soccer lovers?
© iStock
7 / 29 Fotos
21. Serbia - There is a long history of anti-Serbian sentiment toward this country and its people by Kosovars and Croats.
© iStock
8 / 29 Fotos
20. South Korea - South Korea is less hated than ever. It moved from the sixth to the 20th position. Could K-pop be the cause of that?
© iStock
9 / 29 Fotos
19. Mexico
- Mexico is a beautiful country with a rich cultural history, but it's also associated with corruption and drug gangs that terrorize large areas. The U.N. has also rated Mexico as one of the most violent countries for women in the world.
© iStock
10 / 29 Fotos
18. Somalia - Piracy has long been an issue off the coast of this African country.
© iStock
11 / 29 Fotos
17. Italy - The haters on the site claim Italians aren’t polite and that they’re not welcoming to foreigners. Do you agree?
© iStock
12 / 29 Fotos
16. Syria - The country has been torn apart due to the ongoing civil war and conflict.
© iStock
13 / 29 Fotos
15. France - Apparently, the French have an infamous reputation for rudeness and snobbery, particularly towards tourists.
© iStock
14 / 29 Fotos
14. Germany - Germany is a gorgeous country but its Nazi history makes it unpopular.
© iStock
15 / 29 Fotos
13. India - Malnutrition, child labor, human trafficking, and other forms of modern slavery are all problems in this South Asian country.
© iStock
16 / 29 Fotos
12. United Kingdom - Anti-British sentiment exists worldwide due to its imperialist past. Nonetheless, the country dropped from the ninth to 12th position on this list.
© iStock
17 / 29 Fotos
11. Japan - There is an anti-Japanese sentiment felt by the Chinese, which dates back to World War II and the Nanking Massacre.
© iStock
18 / 29 Fotos
10. Afghanistan - Afghanistan is also a place of continuous conflict and unrest, particularly since the Taliban takeover in 2021. Women's rights continue to be stripped away under the fundamentalist regime.
© iStock
19 / 29 Fotos
9. Saudi Arabia - Women's rights are unconscionably lacking in Saudi Arabia.
© iStock
20 / 29 Fotos
8. Iraq - Many countries greatly discourage traveling to Iraq due to threats of terrorism, kidnappings, and the generally insecure state of the country.
© iStock
21 / 29 Fotos
7. Iran - Another country where women's rights are lacking is Iran. Children's rights are also seriously violated. The government’s violent reaction to the 2022 protests helped the country move from the eighth to seventh position on this list.
© iStock
22 / 29 Fotos
6. Pakistan - Pakistan is where Osama bin Laden had been hiding out in a compound in Abbottabad when he was shot and killed by American Navy SEALs.
© iStock
23 / 29 Fotos
5. Israel - This country is extremely unpopular worldwide due to its "treatment of the Palestinians and ongoing occupation of the West Bank," as explained by Vox.
© iStock
24 / 29 Fotos
4. Russia - The US and Russia have had tense relations over the years, with the West demonizing its current sitting president Vladimir Putin. The outbreak of the Ukrainian invasion in 2022 only made things worse.
© iStock
25 / 29 Fotos
3. China - Beijing, China, was the site of the tragic Tiananmen Square protests in 1989 in which the Chinese People's Liberation Army killed thousands of its own civilians to protect Communist China. The outbreak of COVID also reinforced anti-Chinese sentiments around the world.
© iStock
26 / 29 Fotos
2. United States - The US has long been considered a bully. With a history of controversial presidents, and their tendency to start wars and "stick their noses where they do not belong,” it is no wonder that America and Americans are loathed by many around the world.
© iStock
27 / 29 Fotos
1. North Korea
- Perhaps the country with the most severe human rights violations in the world is North Korea. Citizens are subject to barbaric laws such as prohibited freedom of expression and risk being sent to labor camps if they fall out of line. Sources: (World Population Review) (Viable Outreach) (Watch Mojo) (The Top Ten) See also: The bizarre laws of North Korea
© iStock
28 / 29 Fotos
The most unpopular countries in the world — can you guess America's position?
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