According to the World Tourism Organization, these are the least visited countries in the world

Do you like holidays without crowds? Consider this list your ultimate travel guide.

These are the 10 least visited countries in the worldas reflected in the 2023 United Nations World Tourism Organization report. The report notes that these destinations receive few tourists for a variety of reasons, from their location in hard-to-reach corners of the world to the fact that they are “too small are to accommodate a large number of people. of tourists.”

However, they are all worth it. It offers golden beaches, crystal clear waters and beautiful isolation.

10. Guinea-Bissau: 52,000 visitors per year

Guinea-Bissauis the tenth least visited country on the list Located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa and is known for its vast national parks and its population of rare saltwater hippos. According to its website, it receives 52,000 visitors annually Overview of the world population.

To fly there, British travelers must factor in a number of layovers (London to Lisbon and then Casablanca in Morocco) before reaching the final destination of Guinea-Bissau, which equates to almost 30 hours of air travel.

Meanwhile, both Australian and American travelers will have to fly to Lisbon, Praia in Cape Verde and then on to Guinea-Bissau. This represents more than 30 hours of flight time for Australian and American tourists.

9. Comoros: annual visitors 45,000

The Comoros, an archipelago of volcanic islands, lies off the southeastern coast of Africa. Lonely Planet describes these islands in the Indian Ocean, revealing that they have year-round temperatures, palm trees and turquoise waters.

The Comoros receives 45,000 tourists annuallyor, but enter the country can be a challenge. Travelers require a visa to enter Comoros, which can be obtained upon arrival at Hahaya Airport or other entry point for $30.

8. Sao Tome and Principe: annual visitors 34,900

Sao Tome and Principelocated in the Gulf of Guinea, has approximately inhabitants 201,800 inhabitants and receives only 34,900 tourists per year. The islands, which consist of two main islands and several smaller islets, sit atop a group of once active volcanoes.

Visitors can expect to discover “nature, tropical beaches and peace-loving people,” the tourist office reveals, adding: “So far, 700 species of plants and 135 species of birds have been recorded on the islands, many of which are completely new to science.”

7. Solomon Islands: 29,000 visitors per year

The archipelago of the Solomon Islands consists of almost 1,000 tropical islands spread across the southwestern Pacific Ocean. But despite the fact that there are “thousands of different species of plants and animals” and “a dense and beautiful tropical forest”, according to the tourist office, Only 29,000 people visit it every year.

6. Montserrat: Annual visitors 19,300

Montserrat takes over the title of the sixth least visited country in the world, with only 19,300 visitors per year. The mountainous Caribbean island, located immediately east of Central America, is part of the Lesser Antilles and a British Overseas Territory.

A volcanic eruption in 1995 destroyed the island, including the capital Plymouth forced two-thirds of the population to emigrate to other countries, reveals Lonely Planet. There are no direct flights to Montserrat, but travelers They can fly to the neighboring island of Antigua and take a ferry or flight to Montserrat..

5. Micronesia: 18,000 visitors per year

The islands of Micronesia, those They receive only 18,000 visitors per yearare spread across the northern Pacific Ocean, between the Marshall Islands and Palau.

The local tourist office describes it as “one of the most remote and beautiful places in the world.” The island state of more than 600 inhabitants, home to various ethnic groups, is divided into four states: Yap, Kosrae, Chuuk and Pohnpei.

4. Kiribati: 12,000 visitors per year

Kiribati consists of 32 atolls and one raised coral island and is located between Australia and Hawaii. “Whether you like fishing, birdwatching, diving or surfing, this remote destination is worth the trip,” says Lonely Planet of the remote island.

3. Niue: 10,200 visitors per year

Located in the South Pacific, Niue receives only about 10,000 visitors per year. With only 1,500 inhabitants, the tourist office says that “you see half the island before you leave.” He states that “there are no crowds, queues, traffic lights and the pace of life that many long for.”

2. Marshall Islands: 6,100 visitors per year

With approximately 6,000 visitors per year, the Marshall Islands, Made up of 29 coral atolls and five individual coral islands, they are the second least visited country in the world.

1. Tuvalu: 3,700 annual visitors

Located 1,000 kilometers north of Fiji, in the west-central Pacific Ocean. Tuvalu has been declared the least visited country in the world. It receives only 3,700 visitors per year.

The three coral islands and six atolls that make up the country have a total area of ​​about 10 square kilometers, making it the fourth smallest country in the world. (JO)