5 Most Dangerous Islands In The World
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16 April 2024
There are many islands across the world that may be considered dangerous due to factors such as wildlife, natural disasters or political instability
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Here are 5 most dangerous islands you might want to think twice before visiting
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North Sentinel Island is a small, remote island located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is known for its isolation and is home to an indigenous tribe known as the Sentinelese
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Sentinelese are considered one of the last uncontacted peoples in the world. They have been known to shoot arrows at boats and helicopters that approach too close to their island
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Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands is located in the central Pacific Ocean. It is known for its historical significance related to nuclear testing conducted by the US in the 20th century
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The dangers associated with the island mainly relate to the lingering effects of nuclear testing and the potential for radiation exposure, as per Medium
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Ilha de Queimada Grande, also referred to as Snake Island, is a small island located off the coast of Brazil in the Atlantic Ocean
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The island is known for its extremely high population of venomous snakes, particularly the golden lancehead pit viper, which is one of the world's most venomous snakes
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Vozrozhdeniya Island in Uzbekistan used to be one of the largest islands in the Aral Sea, but today it's a dusty wasteland that many consider one of the most dangerous places on Earth
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Vozrozhdeniya Island was a top-secret testing ground for deadly Soviet super-pathogens, as per BBC
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Komodo Island in Indonesia is home to the largest lizards on the planet - the fierce Komodo dragons
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These lizards have razor-sharp teeth and venomous saliva. They feed on animals like monkeys, deers and goats, but they have also been known to attack humans
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