Carnot, Central African Republic

Capital City

This Central African city is a tough sell. With a population of just 45,421, Carnot is small and struggling, its economy hollowed out by the collapse of the mining industry. The health situation is dire, with high rates of malnutrition, malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, and the city has been wracked by civil conflict, with control changing hands between rival militias. For all but the most adventurous - or desperate - expats, Carnot is best avoided.