What do the travel advisory levels mean?

What do the travel advisory levels mean?

Under new DOS Travel Advisory system every country is assigned a color-coded risk rating from one to four, defined as: Level 1 – Exercise Normal Precautions: This is the lowest advisory level for safety and security risk. Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution: Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security.

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