Possessing wild, amazing and very safe natural landscapes, these countries only welcome a small number of tourists each year.
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| Bolivia: According to the latest figures from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), this South American country had just 900,000 tourists in 2016. This number is small compared to the 3.7 million who visited Peru, 5.6 million who visited Chile and 6.6 million who visited Brazil in the same period. Although landlocked, Bolivia offers visitors many spectacular landscapes such as red lakes, erupting volcanoes, the world's largest salt flats. Adventurous people can also explore Yungas, the world's most dangerous road and the city of Potosi, one of Bolivia's seven world cultural heritages. Photo: Bmwblog. |
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| Philippines:Made up of more than 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. The archipelago is home to stunning beaches and the famous Benaue rice terraces. Locals speak English better than other Asian countries. Photo: Pacificworld. |
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| Turkmenistan: Although comparable to Türkiye, this Central Asian country is one of the least visited countries in the world, with around 7,000 tourists a year, according to UNWTO. When you visit the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan, you can find many oases, ancient fortresses, underground lakes and the Darvaza crater, also known as the "pit of hell". Photo: Kalpaktravel. |
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| Canada:According to the Telegraph, about 4 million Britons visit the US every year, but only 700,000 come to Canada. The Canadian city of Vancouver is regularly rated as one of the most spectacular and livable places in the world. This North American country also owns many cultural cities such as Toronto or Montreal and 18 World Heritage Sites. Photo: Rd. |
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| Bhutan: This Buddhist country boasts majestic, tranquil monastic towers and pristine mountain landscapes in the Paro or Punaka valleys. It is also the happiest country in the world, with over 90% of its population reporting a contentment rate. However, getting to Bhutan is expensive (a tourist tax applies to all visitors), complicated (few airlines are allowed to fly there) and intimidating (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 2,500km of spectacular, unspoilt coastline and coral reef diving spots, Mozambique is a popular destination for beach lovers. Surprisingly, the country only receives around 50,000 British tourists a year, compared to the 450,000 who visit South Africa. Photo: Kuoni. |
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| Albania:With ancient Roman ruins, delicious, affordable food, pristine landscapes and thousands of kilometres of Mediterranean coastline, Albania only receives around 4 million tourists a year. Photo: Nationalgeographic. |
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| Mongolia:1/3 of Mongolia's population lives mainly in the capital Ulaanbaatar. Welcoming about 404,000 tourists each year, Mongolia owns green grasslands, vast plains, clear blue lakes, snow-capped mountains, dense forests, and especially immense deserts. Photo: Vogue. |
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| Iran:Despite having 22 World Heritage Sites (only one less than the US), the Middle Eastern country welcomed only 5 million tourists in 2016 (compared to 77 million in the US). Iran’s capital Tehran is famous for its art galleries, museums and architectural highlights such as the Azadi Tower and distinctive mosques. Photo: Nytimes. |
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| Guyana:With just 235,000 visitors in 2016, Guyana has vast rainforests cut through by rivers and waterfalls. Here you can admire attractive attractions such as the Iwokrama Rainforest Conservation Research Station, or the Karanambu Eco-Resort, where you can see giant otters on the Rupununi River. Photo: Telegraph. |
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