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FREQUENTED COUNTRIES

Added on: 17th Jun 2016

 

POLAND

16.6 MILLION

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Poland may come as a surprise on this list, but it shouldn’t be,

given the country’s massive development since the dissolution

of the U.S.S.R. in the late 1980’s. The only European Union member

state to have not experienced negative GDP during the financial

crisis, Poland has long had a tumultuous history due to its

prime position in Central Europe but has experienced significant

recent growth. Despite the destruction caused by World War II,

Poland has preserved and rebuilt many important monuments

including 14 UNESCO World Heritage sites. It’s also cheaper

than other primary European destinations.

 

 

GREECE

22.0 MILLION

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Being an ancient culture (and the cradle of Western civilization)

gives Greece a host of cultural and architectural sites for tourists,

22 million, which was double its national population in 2014.

This heavily-tourist country was an assortment of

independently-ruled city-states before their unification by

Alexander the Great. A major maritime power then and now,

Greece draws in most of its tourists to visit the pristine beaches,

islands, and coastal cities’ historical monuments.

 

 

THAILAND

24.8 MILLION

thailand landscape

Officially the Kingdom of Thailand, former Siam is the most

popular country on the Southeast Asian backpacker trail.

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand – also known as Rama IX,

has been in power since 1946, making him the world’s

longest-serving head of state. An Asian Tiger, Thailand rapidly

developed towards the end of the 20th century largely due to

manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. Thailand’s temples and

beaches are so popular with young European tourists that

travel to Thailand for many European countries is now visa-free.

 

 

AUSTRIA

25.3 MILLION

Hallstatt Austria

Bringing in just over 25 million tourists in 2014, Austria is one of

the most popular countries to visit in Europe. One of the most

mountainous countries in the world, only a third of Austria is

below 1,640ft (500m) above sea level. Its high level of

economic development has made Austria among the top

fifteen richest countries in the world according to the

World Bank. For Europeans and non-Continentals alike, it’s

a popular classical music and winter ski destination.

 

 

MALAYSIA

27.4 MILLION

Kuala Lumpur

Did you know Singapore used to be part of Malaysia but was

kicked out in 1965? Modern-day Malaysia is one of the most

economically-prosperous countries in the world, having

achieved an average annual growth rate of 6.5% for nearly

50 years. Though its economy initially advanced due to

natural resources, today Malaysia is strongly building its

medical tourism, finance, and science-based industries,

leading to ever-more visitors to the monarch-led country.

 

 

HONG KONG

27.8 MILLION

Hong Kong

One of the major business hubs of the world, Hong Kong also has

much to see for those interested in nature and culture.

Holding the title of the most visited city in the world, Hong Kong

is one of the world’s densest and most vertical cities. To get

its citizens around, the country’s transit network is the most

expansive in the world, covering 90% of its residents. Despite

its density, Hong kongers have one of the highest life

expectancies in the world.

 

 

MEXICO

29.1 MILLION

mexico city cathedral

Mexico boasts a long history as the founder of multiple

civilizations including the Olmec, Toltec, Zapotec, Maya, and

Aztec. Conquered by the Spanish in 1521, Mexico is the

most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world.

The combination of colonial history and multiple former

civilizations gives Mexican culture a great vivacity and has

endowed the country with numerous important cultural sites

which nearly 30 million tourists flock to each year, making it

the tenth most visited country in the world.

 

 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION

29.8 MILLION

moscow

Occupying over one-eighth of the Earth’s inhabitable land area,

Russia is by-far the largest country on Earth. Its history has

been complicated, first established by the East Slavs,

conquered by the Mongols, and reunified by the Grand Duchy

of Moscow. The third-largest empire in history, Russia has

long-been a cultural and economic megalith, especially

during the 20th century. The ninth most visited country in

the world, Russia brought in almost 30 million tourists in

2014 and will increase since the Russian ruble has

depreciated significantly.

 


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