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10 Most Visited Countries in the World
There are many beautiful and interesting places that we can visit around the world. Each country has its uniqueness which is also a potential for tourism.
UNWTO or United Nation World Tourism Organization records how many tourists visit in each country for some time interval based on certain specifications.
Based on these data we can determine which countries are the most visited by tourists. We have summarized the 10 most visited countries in the past few years.
1. France
France is the second-biggest nation in Europe after Ukraine. This country offers a lot of natural scenery and incredible historical tours. Based on available data, this hexagonal shaped country has become the country most visited by tourists since the mid-20th century.
89.4 million tourists were visiting France. There are many interesting attractions such as Notre-Dame de Paris, the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur, Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, and so on.
2. Spain
For Spain, the field of tourism is the main source of income for the lives of its people in addition to agriculture and industry. Spanish tourism relies heavily on cultural heritage, which results from seven centuries of Muslim domination and colonialism.
82.8 million tourists were visiting Spain. There are many interesting attractions such as The Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia and Gaudi Sites, The Great Mosque of Cordoba, and so on.
3. United States
The United States is one of the multicultural and multi-ethnic countries in the world. This is caused by massive immigration from various parts of the world.
One of the Native American cultures is the Amerindian culture which unfortunately began to become extinct since European colonialism. But this culture can still be found in several places.
79.6 million tourists were visiting the United States. There are many interesting attractions such as Disney's Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World, Navy Pier, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and so on.
4. China
China is a country that has a legendary history that is now also experiencing rapid modernization. At present, China is also the fastest growing economy in the world. Since hundreds or even thousands of years ago, China has been visited by many people from all over the world.
62.9 million tourists were visiting China. There are many interesting attractions such as The Forbidden City, The Great Wall, The Terracotta Warriors, and so on.
5. Italy
Italy is one of the countries on the southern side of Europe. The characteristics of the Italian peninsula and its mountain range cause this country to have a diversity of climate and rainfall in each region.
The capital of Italy, Rome, in the past imperial era, was the center of the world and was able to expand its influence throughout the Mediterranean region. Until now, the influence of its cultural heritage cannot be erased.
62.1 million tourists were visiting Italy. There are many interesting attractions such as the Colosseum, Venice Canals, Pompeii, Leaning Tower of Pisa, and so on.
6. Turkey
Right between Europe and Asia, there is a Turkish state which is also a bridge between two civilizations, namely between Eastern culture and Western culture. Based on the history of the Ottoman empire, this country was once a place of various intellectual activities, and the most important is the arts.
45.8 million tourists were visiting Turkey. There are many interesting attractions such as Hagia Sophia, Ephesus, Cappadocia, Topkapi Palace, and so on.
7. Mexico
Mexico is the third-biggest nation in Latin America, after Brazil and Argentina. This country has a very contrasting geographical structure, mountainous land surface and some are active volcanoes.
Before the period of European colonization, Mexico was the site of the development of various great civilizations, such as Maya, Aztec, Olmec, Toltec, and others. Some of these historical relics can still be found today.
41.4 million tourists were visiting Mexico. There are many interesting attractions such as Cancún and the Mayan Riviera, Puerto Vallarta, Copper Canyon, Cabo San Lucas and the Los Cabos Corridor, and so on.
8. Germany
Germany is a country that has an important position among European countries because of its position and population. This country also has the strongest economy in Europe and the third strongest in the world. Germany is famous for its magnificent buildings and holds a lot of history.
38.9 million tourists were visiting Germany. There are many interesting attractions such as Europa-Park, Neuschwanstein Castle, Cologne Cathedral, Heidelberg Castle and Old Town, and so on.
9. Thailand
One of the countries in Southeast Asia, the majority of the population is Buddhist. No wonder, in almost all places there are many statues of Buddha. In addition to the agriculture and fishery products sector, Thailand also makes the tourism sector one of the country's main sources of income.
38.3 million tourists were visiting Thailand. There are many interesting attractions such as Railay Beach, Koh Phi Phi, The Grand Palace, Khao Yai National Park, and so on.
10. United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is famous for its magnificent architecture and prestigious colleges. London, the largest metropolitan city in Europe, has a myriad of historical buildings, art museums, old buildings, and more.
36.3 million tourists were visiting the United Kingdom. There are many interesting attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, Buckingham Castle, Big Ben, Stonehenge and so on.
Well, those are some countries that recently become the most visited by tourists in the world. So, which country do you want to visit?
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