There are lots of tourist towns, but there is only one least-visited country. Maldives, the world’s youngest nation and only country to have all its children studying at the same time has the least tourism in the world at less than 1% of its population. A lot of tourists visit the most popular islands but not many chose to visit the least visited places, this is because the least visited places have a lot of amazing things to offer.
Tourist travel is one of the fastest growing travel trends worldwide. It’s really no wonder then that a lot of people are now trying to learn how to travel in countries like France, China, Italy, and more. What’s even better is that there are many great travel websites that you can visit that will show you the best places to visit in the world.
A short trip back in time to 2019 allows us to see that the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) registered more than 1,400 million tourist arrivals around the world, a figure 4% higher than that of 2018.
A report by the UNWTO reveals the most and least visited countries in the world before the pandemic. Among the busiest are: France, Spain, the United States, China, Italy, Turkey, Mexico, Thailand, Germany and the United Kingdom. These destinations received 40% of world tourist traffic.
On the contrary, there are other countries that, despite being dream and inspiring destinations, are rarely visited by travelers for different reasons. These are the top 5 included in the UNWTO report.
1. San Marino
The Republic of San Marino is a microstate in northern Italy with 33,000 inhabitants and an area of 61 km2. It can be visited in just 1 day. As reported by the UNWTO, in 2019 there were 111,000 international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors), and in 2018 there were only 84,000.
2.Liechtenstein
It is a principality located between Austria and Switzerland, covering a total area of 160 km2. 39 thousand people live there. One of the must-sees is the Vaduz castle, owned by its princes. This Principality is made up of 11 municipalities that are surrounded by mountains, nature and many walking trails. According to the report, in 2019 it registered 98,000 tourist arrivals, and in 2018 there were 87,000.
3. British Overseas Territory of Anguilla
Anguilla is a British territory located in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean. Throughout its 91 km2 extension, 16 thousand people live. Life revolves around its white sand beaches, and excursions in glass bottom boats. In addition, water sports are practiced, especially diving. According to the UNWTO, in 2019 there were 95,000 tourist arrivals and in 2018, 55,000.
4. Palau
The Republic of Palau, in Micronesia, is made up of more than 340 islands of volcanic and coral origin in the Philippine Sea. It is one of the most impressive diving and diving destinations in the world. In line with the UNWTO report, in 2019 it registered 94,000 tourist visits and in 2018, 106,000.
5. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, which is part of the British Commonwealth of Nations. It is located in the Caribbean, west of Barbados, extending over 387 km2. In the UNWTO report, it is established that 85,000 tourists arrived in 2019 and 80,000 in 2018.
