According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, there are enough cities on the planet with a low standard of living. The agency specialists analyzed cities in such parameters as stability, health care, culture and the environment, education and infrastructure. We offer you to get acquainted with the megacities that are least suitable for living.
Damascus (Syria)
The first place in this anti-rating was taken by Damascus. The situation in this city is still tense because of the armed conflict. The level of stability in the Syrian capital is very low. Education, health care, and infrastructure can also be called unstable.
Tripoli (Libya)
Tripoli is in the second place. The level of life in the main city of Libya was affected by the escalation of armed confrontation, which is due to the activities of the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (banned in the Russian Federation) in the Middle East and North Africa.
Lagos (Nigeria)
The third place in the anti-rating cities is occupied by Lagos. The megapolis has the lowest score for stability. This is due to the frequent terrorist attacks, which are being prepared and conducted by the terrorist organization Boko Haram.
Dhaka (Bangladesh)
The fourth place in the list is given to Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Stability is undermined by terrorist attacks. Dhaka has the lowest score for infrastructure development.
Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)
The fifth place in the ranking of the most unsuitable for living cities went to Port Moresby. The level of stability in this capital is extremely low: only 30 points out of 100 - the political situation is severe, health care is poorly developed.
Algeria (Algeria)
Algeria, the capital of Algeria, is the sixth in this anti-rating. In all respects (stability, infrastructure, health care, and education), the city has very small scores.
Karachi (Pakistan)
Karachi closes the top 7 most unsuitable for living megalopolises. The indicator of stability here, like the level of culture and ecology, leaves much to be desired. The city received an average grade only in the category "Education".
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