Wondering which countries are the most popular travel destinations? Each year, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) compiles a list of the most visited countries according to the number of international tourist arrivals for every country. In the last three years, European destinations like France, Spain and Italy have been leading the list, but China surpassed Spain and Italy this time, coming in at third place after France and the United States. It’s quite surprising to find Malaysia coming in as another Asian contender, while Thailand is nowhere to be found in the top 10. A pity none of the African and Middle Eastern countries have made it to the list. Here’s a look at the top 10 list compiled in 2010 (2011 is yet to be published).
Here's the 10 to 1 countdown of Top 10 Most Visited Countries in the World
10. Mexico, 23.4 million visitors
9. Malaysia, 24.7 million visitors
8. Germany, 28.4 million visitors
7. United Kingdom, 29.2 million visitors
6. Turkey, 33.3 million visitors
5. Italy, 46.1 million visitors
4. Spain, 56.7 million visitors
3. China, 57.6 million visitors
2. United States, 62.3 million visitors
1. France, 79.5 million visitors
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