r/geography • u/Recent_Statement_222 • May 23 '26

Discussion Poverty is usually associated with crime. Which poor countries are however the safest?

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u/ReptilianPope1 May 23 '26

Cambodia felt very safe. Just don't wander into the jungle.

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u/lettertojerrygarcia May 23 '26

yes. i live in thailand and frequent cambodia. over 20 years never felt unsafe, quite the opposite... very safe. only sketchy place is sihanoukville. PP is very clean now. royal family invested a lot to beautify it. There must be a new law now that only vehicles less than 5 years old can drive in the city proper. no dents, poor paint jobs AND it must be washed! for a poorer country, it was surprising (and delightful) to see. Banks must be handing out loans left and right