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Five most dangerous cities of the world

New Delhi: Traveling around the world is always a great experience for anyone. Not only this, exploring new places had many great benefits as you get vast experience but not all cities are as charming

India TV News Desk India TV News Desk Updated on: October 29, 2014 14:58 IST

San Pedro Sula, Honduras

San Pedro Sula

San Pedro Sula is a city in Honduras, a republic in Central America. The city is located in the northwest corner of the country. It is the second largest city after the capital Tegucigalpa.

San Pedro Sula is one of the most violent places on earth.

In 2011, the city had 159 homicides per 100,000 residents.

In 2013, for the second year in a row, San Pedro Sula had the highest murder rate on earth.

It topped the list of most dangerous cities in the world a second time with a rate of 169 intentional homicides per 100,000 inhabitants – an average of more than three murders a day.

The city's growing role as a hub for cocaine trafficking has led to a surge in homicides in recent years.

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