9Oymyakon, Russia
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What is most dangerous here is the quantity and depth of the snow and ice! Russian winters are reputed to include extreme temperatures and climatic conditions that result in death. Because of this, Oymyakon is known as “the most dangerous place to visit in the world.” While the starkness there might have a beauty of its own, a stay here would not only be extremely uncomfortable but may even be difficult to survive. It is truly a no man’s land.
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