12 Reasons Australia is One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World

By Johanna Garner
12 Reasons Australia is One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World
12 Reasons Australia is One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World

Australia is a country that many dream about visiting. However it is also a particularly dangerous country! Whether it's the sun, natural disasters or nature, Australian life is rather wild. Here are 12 photos which will explain why Australia is a such a hostile country.

12 Reasons Australia is One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World
Hurricanes, cancer, dangerous animals... What makes Australia such a hostile country?
12 Reasons Australia is One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World
The Sun - Australia lies under a hole in the ozone layer, and ultraviolet rays burn the skin like nothing else. That's why Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world.
12 Reasons Australia is One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World
Snakes - 21 of the 25 venomous snake species live in Australia. They can be found in the forest as well as in the city, sometimes even in shops or toilets.
12 Reasons Australia is One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World
Oceans - In general, swimming in Australia is not very safe. At certain times of the year, it is even totally prohibited because of deadly marine species. The currents are also very strong.
12 Reasons Australia is One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World
Tasmanian Devils - Do we really need to say more? The devil literally lives in Australia... Generally, this species of marsupial does not attack man. But they will sometimes approach if they smell food.
12 Reasons Australia is One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World
Cyclones - The weather in Australia is notoriously unstable. Like the rest of Oceania, the country is experiencing many extreme weather events. On average, 10 to 13 tornadoes and hurricanes hit Australia each season.
12 Reasons Australia is One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World
Spiders - Many deadly species of spiders live in Australia, including the black widow. But no deaths have been recorded by spider bite since 1979.
12 Reasons Australia is One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World
Sharks - They can be found in both oceans and rivers. Nets are placed off beaches to protect bathers but every year people die from shark attacks.
12 Reasons Australia is One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World
Plants - The Gympie gympie grows exclusively in the north of Australia. It is also the most virulent species of urticaria plant. One scientist described the sensation as ‘being electrocuted and burned by acid at the same time.’
12 Reasons Australia is One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World
Jellyfish - You understand by now that the Australian shores are dangerous. In particular, the world's most poisonous jellyfish, Chironex fleckeri, can be found there.
12 Reasons Australia is One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World
Forest fires - Australia is so often ravaged by forest fires that eucalyptus has evolved to survive after a fire. It is highly flammable, but after the fire the burned seeds bloom in the ashes.
12 Reasons Australia is One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World
Crocodiles - Not only is the country populated with many crocodiles, but they are also huge. The marine crocodile, which lives exclusively in Australia, is usually over 16 feet long.
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