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10 Places You Are Not Allowed

1.Area 51 (Nevada, USA) - a highly secure military base 2.Svalbard Global Seed Vault (Norway) - a secure facility to store seeds of plants 3.Snake Island (Brazil) - a small island with a high concentration of venomous snakes 4.North Sentinel Island (Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India) - an island inhabited by the Sentinalese tribe, who resist contact with the outside world 5.Mezhgorye (Russia) - a closed town near Mount Yamantau, believed to be a nuclear bunker 6.Metro-2 (Russia) - an alleged secret underground metro system in Moscow 7.Woomera Prohibited Area (Australia) - a large military weapons testing range 8.ADX Florence (Colorado, USA) - a high-security federal prison for male inmates 9.Niihau Island (Hawaii, USA) - a privately-owned island with a small native Hawaiian population 10Vatican Secret Archives (Vatican City) - the central repository of the Catholic Church's historical documents, not open to the general public.

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1.Area 51 (Nevada, USA) - a highly secure military base

Area 51 is a highly secure military base located in Nevada, USA. It is known for being one of the most secretive and guarded places in the world, and its purpose and activities have been the subject of much speculation and conspiracy theories. While the US government has acknowledged its existence as a military testing and training facility, details of its operations are classified and not available to the public.



2.Svalbard Global Seed Vault (Norway) - a secure facility to store seeds of plants

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a secure facility located in Norway, near the town of Longyearbyen on the island of Spitsbergen. The seed vault was established to store duplicates of seed samples from gene banks around the world, as a backup in case of loss or damage to the original samples. It is designed to protect the world's crop diversity, and is buried deep inside a mountain to ensure that the seeds remain safe and protected, even in the event of a natural disaster or global catastrophe. The vault is managed by the Norwegian government, and access to the seeds is limited to authorized personnel.



3.Snake Island (Brazil) - a small island with a high concentration of venomous snakes

Snake Island, or Ilha da Queimada Grande, is a small island located off the coast of Brazil. The island is famous for its high concentration of golden lancehead pit vipers, one of the deadliest species of snakes in the world. It is estimated that there are up to five snakes per square meter on the island, and the venom of the lancehead pit vipers is strong enough to melt human flesh. Because of the high danger posed by the snakes, Snake Island is off-limits to the general public and only accessible to researchers and scientists with permission from the Brazilian government.



4.North Sentinel Island (Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India) - an island inhabited by the Sentinalese tribe, who resist contact with the outside world

North Sentinel Island is a small island located in the Bay of Bengal, part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. It is home to the Sentinelese tribe, one of the last uncontacted and isolated tribes in the world. The tribe has a long history of resisting contact with outsiders, and the Indian government has declared the island off-limits to protect the tribe's way of life and prevent the spread of diseases to which they have no immunity. The Sentinelese are known for their aggressive behavior toward outsiders, and any attempts to approach the island or make contact with the tribe are strictly prohibited.



5.Mezhgorye (Russia) - a closed town near Mount Yamantau, believed to be a nuclear bunker

Mezhgorye is a closed town in the Chelyabinsk Oblast region of Russia, located near Mount Yamantau. The town is believed by some to be a nuclear bunker and a secret military facility, and access is restricted to only a select few individuals with proper clearance. The Russian government officially states that Mezhgorye is a mining town, but the exact nature of its operations and the presence of heavily guarded underground facilities have led to speculation about its true purpose. Despite attempts by journalists and researchers to uncover the truth, much about Mezhgorye remains shrouded in mystery.



6.Metro-2 (Russia) - an alleged secret underground metro system in Moscow

Metro-2 is a rumored underground metro system in Moscow, Russia that is said to exist parallel to the public Moscow Metro system. The existence of Metro-2 is not officially acknowledged by the Russian government, and information about the system is scarce. The rumored purpose of Metro-2 is to provide a secure transportation system for high-ranking officials, including the military and the KGB, in case of emergency. However, the details of the system, including its exact location, size, and operation, remain unknown and unconfirmed. The existence of Metro-2 remains one of the most intriguing mysteries in modern Russia, and its true nature has been the subject of much speculation and conspiracy theories.



7.Woomera Prohibited Area (Australia) - a large military weapons testing range

The Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) is a large military weapons testing range located in the South Australian Outback. It is one of the largest land-based military testing ranges in the world and is used by the Australian Defence Force and other international defense organizations for the testing and development of weapons and military systems. Access to the WPA is restricted to authorized personnel only, and entry by the general public is strictly prohibited due to the hazardous nature of some of the weapons testing that takes place there. The WPA covers an area of approximately 127,000 square kilometers and includes both land and air space, making it one of the largest military training areas in the world.



8.ADX Florence (Colorado, USA) - a high-security federal prison for male inmates

ADX Florence is a high-security federal prison located in Florence, Colorado, USA. It is commonly referred to as the "Alcatraz of the Rockies" and is one of the most secure prisons in the world. ADX Florence is used to house male inmates who are deemed a threat to national security or to the safety of other inmates and staff. The prison is known for its strict security measures, including 24-hour surveillance, armed guards, and multiple layers of perimeter fencing, and is designed to prevent escape. Access to ADX Florence is limited to authorized personnel only, and visits by the general public are not permitted. Inmates at ADX Florence are held in solitary confinement for 22-24 hours a day, and conditions are considered to be extremely harsh.



9.Niihau Island (Hawaii, USA) - a privately-owned island with a small native Hawaiian population

Niihau Island is a privately-owned island located off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii, USA. The island has a small native Hawaiian population, and is considered to be one of the last traditional Hawaiian communities in existence. Niihau has been privately owned by the same family for over 150 years, and access to the island is strictly limited. Visitors are not allowed to stay overnight, and only a few guided tours are offered each year. The owners of Niihau have worked to preserve the traditional Hawaiian way of life on the island, and have limited the introduction of modern technologies and conveniences to maintain the island's cultural heritage. Niihau is considered to be one of the most isolated and pristine locations in Hawaii, and its seclusion and natural beauty make it a unique and valuable part of the state's cultural and environmental heritage.



10.Vatican Secret Archives (Vatican City) - the central repository of the Catholic Church's historical documents, not open to the general public.

The Vatican Secret Archives is the central repository of the Catholic Church's historical documents, located in Vatican City. The archives are considered to be one of the most important collections of historical documents in the world, containing over 85 kilometers of shelves with thousands of documents dating back to the 8th century. The archives are the property of the Pope and are used to store sensitive and confidential documents, including papal letters and state papers, as well as the records of the Holy See's diplomatic activities. Access to the archives is strictly controlled and limited to a select few individuals with proper clearance, including scholars and researchers who are engaged in historical research. The archives are not open to the general public, and only a small portion of the collection is available for public viewing.

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