Sidrolândia, Brazil

With a population of just 16,340, Sidrolândia is a sleepy outpost in Brazil's remote Mato Grosso do Sul region. The town's vast 5,286 square kilometer footprint belies its tiny size, leaving residents to grapple with sprawling bureaucracy and infrastructure challenges. One recent flashpoint was the forcible eviction of Terena indigenous people from the Buriti farm in 2013, which turned violent and left one dead. Overall, Sidrolândia seems ill-suited for all but the most adventurous or remote-work-friendly expats.