The 10 most visited countries in the world
The 10 most visited countries in the world
We portray some usual suspicious plus one or two surprises in the top 10 most visited countries in the world
Have you ever dreamed of a romantic kiss on the Eiffel Tower? Perhaps you have already threw or stopped a wish in the Trevi fountain and stared at the Sistine chapel. If so, you are certainly not alone.
After the last available figures before the pandemic, France and Italy are two of the most visited countries in the world. Together with the rest of the top 10, they make up a whopping 41 % of global tourist instructions (ie overnight guests). Here is the full list of the most visited countries in the world.
The 10 most visited countries in the world
The following figures come from the 2020 edition of the International Tourism Highlights Report of UNWO.
1. France
Information: 89.4 million (2018) Change: 2.9 % (compared to the previous year)
dennis van de Water/Shutterstock France is the most visited country in the world
It is fair to say that there has long been a rivalry between the French and the British, sometimes because we Briten think that we are better than you (we know that we are not).
in joie de vivre and Savoire faire, in culture, couture and culinary delights our Gallic cousins keep exceeding us - and why not? Your flawless taste, paired with natural skin color, gives you an inimitable sophistication. It is perhaps this one SE quois that attracts tourists to this country of romance - a whopping 89.4 million of them per year.
2. Spain
Information: 83.5 million (2019) Change: 0.8 %
good food, good wine, amazing architecture and the exuberant nature of the indigenous people are just a few of the reasons why people flock to Spain (and then exhausted by the Spaniards ... we already mentioned that they are exuberant?).
Spain is not only a popular goal for all of this, but also as a place of worship. The Camino de Santiago, a network of trails that leads to the sanctuary of the apostle Jakobus of the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, is not only popular with pilgrims, but also among hikers, cyclists and organized travel groups.
3. USA
Information: 79.3 million (2019) Change: -0.6 %
Despite the slightest increase in tourist arrivals in the year, the United States remains the third most frequently visited country in the world. It has more famous cities than every other country in the world - New York, La, San Francisco, Miami and Chicago are just a few of them. Culture lovers (New Orleans, Austin, Boston) and nature lovers get their money's worth: Yosemite, Grand Prismatic Spring and Grand Canyon are just a few of the many national parks full of curious and wonderful things.
4. China
Information: 65.7 million (2019) Change: 4.5 %
China is a giant on the world stage in terms of size, population and economic strength. The oldest coherent civilization in the world offers shiny monuments for progress, which are opposed to rich threads of antiquity. Fog -covered mountains, sleepy water cities, archaeological miracles and first -class cuisine are just a few of the countless reasons why over 60 million tourists flock to this country every year.
5. Italy
Information: 64.5 million (2019) Change: 4.8 %
ah, Rome, the place, born at the legend, legends sheared and ice gives entry into the sky. And that's just the beginning. There is the enchanting Verona, the iconic Venice and the breathtaking Dolomites. If you have to be unoriginal, be in Italy inaugurated.
6. Türkiye
Information: 51.2 million (2019) Change: 11.9 %
It is interesting that Turkey had the largest annual increase on the list: 11.9 %to be precise. This could be a sign that his assets further improve. During our visit in 2016, we were told about the slowdown of trade due to local conflicts. In fact, one and a half days after our departure there was a bomb attack in the glorious city of Istanbul.
At the moment, Turkey is almost completely trouble -free and the hope is that it remains safe and open. If you consider a vacation on the Anatolian Peninsula, it is worth checking the things you need to visit Turkey.
7. Mexico
Information: 45 million (2019) Change: 9.0 %
In recent years, Mexico has fought for a place on the list of the most visited countries in the world with Thailand and Russia. This year it is conveniently in the middle with over 45 million tourist arrivals. Mexico is becoming increasingly popular as a home of Frida Kahlo, the dazzling celebrations for the day of the dead and a wonder of world in the form of Chichen Itza.
8. Thailand
Information: 39.8 million (2019) Change: 4.3 %
Thailand - love it or hate it, it keeps appearing on the list of most visited countries in the world. As the main support of the backpacker route through Southeast Asia, Thailand benefits from a strong tourist infrastructure, natural beauty and of course an exquisite kitchen.
The iconic Maya Bay on Ko Phi Phi - became famous by the film from 2000 with Leonardo DiCaprio in the leading role - has experienced a continuing tourism boom. In 2018 it was announced that the beach would be closed for an indefinite period so that it can recover from tourist damage, a warning perhaps for the countries who hope to join this list one day.
9. Germany
Information: 39.6 million change: 1.8 %
Germany was awarded one of the best countries for a visit in 2019, as this is the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus, a design school that still influences art, architecture, graphic design, interior design, industrial design and typography.
There is a lot to do and see beyond the Bauhaus. Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate and Berlin Wall are just a few of the world -famous sights of the capital. A little further away, the breathtaking Black Forest and its collection of fairytale locks are an important attraction for international tourists.
10. United Kingdom
Arrivals: 39.4 million (2019) Change: 1.9 %
And so we come to our homeland in Great Britain, a green and pleasant country full of contemplative sights such as Stonehenge against the background of a dark sky and apparently endless drizzle. Nevertheless, there is a lot here to attract tourists. World-class museums, dramatic forts and locks, charming villages in the country and a cheese roll competition have contributed to the fact that Great Britain has crept into the top 10 most visited countries in the world.
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