This is an annual ranking prestige surveyed by UNWTO.
Quite unexpectedly the absence of a representative of Africa, Middle East and South America shortlisted this. While, France has maintained its top position, ranked 2 United States.
1. France: 76,8 million tourists
Male 2012 have 76,8 million tourists to France – Brother: glsvlsi.org
This result is not surprising because for tourists, France has long been the country has always been the most famous. Moreover, lucky this country possesses a large number of buildings and the most famous museums in the world.
On country Goloa (Gallus) each tourist will easily find something interesting for yourself: Louvre museum, between Paris magnificent Eiffel Tower, renowned wine capital of Bordeaux or the kingdom of the ancient castle along the Loire valley majestic.
It should be added that France is the European country rather "small" so tourists can easily move quickly to different regions.
2. Noodle: 59,7 million tourists
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Boston, Noodle
United States featured with large areas (9,5 million km2) stretching from California to New York, accompanied by diversity, rich climate belt, the national park and the dynamic city of million people.
New York, The Angels, Washington and San Francisco is the most famous city, attract more tourists in the United States.
3. China: 55,7 million tourists
In recent years the number of foreign tourists to China increased dramatically. Lamb, most tourists choose tours of the ancient city, the famous historical sites and unique cuisine.
4. Spain: 52,7 million tourists
For European tourists, Spain has always been the most attractive destination with beautiful beaches. Summer on the "sun coast" Costa del Sol is always full of tourists from Germany, Britain and the Netherlands. Besides that, many tourists choose for themselves the tour regions of the country such as Barcelona or the historic cities of Andalucia, Castile.
On the "land of bull", tourists easily find the luxury hotel, perfect quality of service and excellent cuisine.
5. Italy: 43,6 million tourists
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Sicily
Make sure that in the land of romance stories always have something attractive, invites tourists: lovely canals in Venice, Roman arena, the golden sands Amalfi.
With the different cruise line with interests of each object tourism, Italy is one of the most attractive destinations in the world.
6. UK: 28,1 million tourists
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City of London
Although the number of tourists is much less than Italy, but the UK has the natural landscape is really wonderful, it is mesmerizing beauty of the English countryside, diverse landscape of Scotland and Wales coastline. And of course can not forget to London, which is known as the "microcosm".
7. Turkey: 27 million tourists
Turkey popular culture with colorful native, long tradition and the diverse nature, Nemrut peaks from being covered with snow until hot dry valley Cappadocia. The ancient, in the ashes of the ancient Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire has produced a civilization unique.
Istanbul – the largest city in Turkey – are magnets to attract foreign tourists and businessmen. It focuses the ancient mosque, hotels 5 stars and the lovely little restaurant.
8. Virtue: 26,9 million tourists
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BErlin, Virtue
According to UNWTO statistics from, Germany is a country "under the most games" – Rough spending huge investments to develop domestic tourism. Perhaps the money was not so vain as Germany shortlisted 10 countries attract more tourists of the Year 2012.
Many major cities in Germany gradually become the ideal destination for foreign tourists, especially in the Christmas festivities, bia festival, summer festivals, Oktoberfest…
9. Malaysia: 24,6 million passengers
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Borneo.
Malaysia overcame neighbors Thailand to become the sole representative of Southeast Asia in the top 10. Whose economy is rapidly developing trade and industry strong, Malaysia not only to attract foreign entrepreneurs but also a lot of tourists to visit.
The most favorite destinations of tourists in Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur, gem on the peninsula coast Trengganu and Borneo rainforest.
10. Mexico: 22,4 million tourists
These few kilometers long beach on the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. "Tourist paradise" Riviera Maya is built exclusively for foreign tourists is one of the most popular destination country.
Besides resort, Mexican tourists can also explore the historical sites of the Mayan ethnic Indians, the colonial city and even the brilliant festival.
