Despite possessing pristine, fascinating, and very safe natural landscapes, these countries only receive a small number of tourists each year.
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| BoliviaAccording to the latest figures from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), this South American country received only 900,000 tourists in 2016. This number is tiny compared to the 3.7 million who visited Peru, 5.6 million who went to Chile, and 6.6 million who visited Brazil during the same period. Despite being landlocked, Bolivia offers visitors many spectacular landscapes such as red lakes, erupting volcanoes, and the world's largest salt flats. Adventure seekers can also explore the Yungas Road, considered the world's most dangerous road, and the city of Potosi, one of Bolivia's seven World Heritage sites. Photo: Bmwblog. |
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| Philippines:Comprising over 7,000 islands and home to 103 million people, the Philippines attracted only about 6 million tourists in 2016, compared to 12 million in Indonesia and 32 million in Thailand. This archipelago nation boasts impressive beaches and the famous Benaue rice terraces. Notably, locals speak English better than in other Asian countries. Photo: Pacificworld. |
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| TurkmenistanAccording to the UNWTO, although comparable to Türkiye, this Central Asian country is one of the least visited in the world, with only about 7,000 tourists per year. When visiting the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan, you can find numerous oases, ancient fortresses, underground lakes, and the Darvaza volcanic crater, also known as the "hell pit." Photo: Kalpaktravel. |
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| Canada:According to the Telegraph, around 4 million Britons visit the US annually, but only 700,000 go to Canada. Vancouver, Canada, is consistently rated as one of the most spectacular and livable places in the world. This North American country also boasts many cultural cities like Toronto and Montreal, and 18 World Heritage Sites. Photo: Rd. |
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| BhutanThis Buddhist country boasts majestic, tranquil monastery towers and pristine mountain landscapes in the Paro and Punaka valleys. It's also considered the happiest country in the world, with over 90% of the population feeling content. However, traveling to Bhutan is expensive (a tourist tax applies to all visitors), complicated (few airlines are allowed to fly there), and daunting (Paro is one of the world's most challenging airports for pilots). Perhaps that's why only about 210,000 tourists visit each year. Photo: Trektournepal. |
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| Mozambique:With over 2,500 km of spectacular, unspoiled coastline and coral reef diving spots, Mozambique is an ideal destination for sea lovers. Surprisingly, the country only welcomes around 50,000 British tourists each year, a far cry from the 450,000 who visit South Africa. Photo: Kuoni. |
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| Albania:Despite possessing ancient Roman Empire ruins, delicious and affordable food, unspoiled landscapes, and thousands of kilometers of Mediterranean coastline, Albania only welcomes around 4 million tourists each year. Photo: Nationalgeographic. |
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| Mongolia:One-third of Mongolia's population lives primarily in the capital, Ulaan Baatar. Welcoming approximately 404,000 tourists annually, Mongolia boasts lush green grasslands, vast plains, crystal-clear lakes, snow-capped mountains, dense forests, and, of course, expansive deserts. Photo: Vogue. |
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| Iran:Despite possessing 22 World Heritage Sites (second only to the United States), this Middle Eastern country only welcomed 5 million tourists in 2016 (compared to 77 million in the US). Iran's capital, Tehran, is renowned for its art galleries, museums, and striking architecture such as the Azadi Tower monument and distinctive mosques. Photo: Nytimes. |
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| Guyana:With only 235,000 visitors in 2016, Guyana boasts vast rainforests crisscrossed by numerous rivers and waterfalls. Here, you can admire fascinating attractions such as the Iwokrama Rainforest Conservation Research Station, or the Karanambu eco-resort, where you can spot giant otters on the Rupununi River. Photo: Telegraph. |
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