There are certain countries across the globe that are attractive when it comes to outside visitors. Their proximity to other countries that are affluent, economics along with manmade and natural attractions all contribute to the reason why these countries are the most visited. Here is a list of the top 5 countries.
1. Mexico
This big country which is located in North America is better known for its world-class resorts and beautiful beaches. In the last few decades, tourism in this country has experienced substantial growth. With the UNESCO World Heritage sites and its rich culture, it’s not surprising to see why so many travelers from all over the world love Mexico. Most of the visitors come from the U.S and Canada, although the number of travelers from Asia and Europe has increased dramatically in the last few years.
2. Spain
Tourism happens to be one of the primary industries in Spain, which contributes close to 11% to their national GDP. Most visitors that frequent Spain are from the other European countries like Germany, United Kingdom, Italy and France. Some of the main attractions to this country include historical towns and cities like Madrid and Barcelona, the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of this country along with world-class resorts.
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Other attractions to this diverse country include the Carnival of the Running of the Bulls, the bustling nightlife and 15 national parks. 13 of the Spanish cities are regarded as UNESCO World Heritage sites which also attract foreign visitors all with their own significance and unique charm.
3. Italy
For many people, Italy is one of the top choices for a dream destination to travel to. Italy is the home to 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites, along with endless archaeological sites, buildings and cultural artifacts, from the Renaissance periods to the Roman Empire, including the quaint Alpine towns and villages to the north of this country and the interesting Mediterranean coasts in the south, this country is classified as the 5th most visited country across the globe. The cities that are visited the most include Milan, Rome, Florence and Venice, each with its own set of unique attractions, cuisine, culture and history.
4. China
The home to the Great Wall of China, the Shaolin Temple, The Forbidden City, the Huangguoshu Waterfall, the Three Gorges, the Fiver Sacred Mountains, along with other historically, culturally and naturally important sites. This country is also a tourist destination that is the most coveted across the world. In the year 2014, China received 55.6 million foreign travelers and visitors. The tourist numbers to China continue to increase due to the WTO (World Trade Organization) which has estimated that by the year 2020, that this country will steal the number one position within the tourism sector worldwide.
5. France
To date, France has been the leader when it comes to tourism. This country is also the host for many tourist interest places such as the cities that are culturally interesting like Strasbourg, Lyon, Paris along with the Alpine mountains, beaches, and ski resorts. Other attractions to this beautiful country include the picturesque French villages, outstanding parks and gardens. France houses 37 UNESCO World Heritage sites that are all recognized globally when it comes to outstanding value. Around 9.7% of the GDP in France is contributed from the tourism and travel sector. Around 30% of revenue that is generated from tourism is derived from the foreign tourists, and the remaining 70% is obtained from their domestic tourism. Similar to how France happens to be a country that is the most frequently visited across the globe, Paris the capital city is rated as a city which is also the most-visited across the globe.