Humans have moved from places to better place since time began.But what has been the prime motivation especially in contemporary times? Is it economy, security, leisure, health, knowledge? yes to all and more.

Here is a list of the countries with the highest immigraton rates



10. Thailand

This is a global tourist hot spot,the beautiful sunny beaches, the temples,the festivals and more are few of the reasons tourist troop to thailand annually.

It is estimated that tourism constitute 20% of the national GDP of the southeast Asian country.

Its noteworthy that medical tourism is also on the rise

9. Russia

It is understandable that this is one of the most visited country being home to 23 of worlds heritage sites.Popular cities like Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Novgorod, Kazan represent amazing cultural hot spots.The popularity of tourism in Russia is evident from the fact that in 2013, nearly 28.4 million tourists visited the country with $11.2 billion USD being generated as international tourism revenue by the Russia’s tourism industry the same year.

8. United Kingdom

Britain has a rich cultural history with beautiful ancient  building and edifices that has attracted tourist consistently.n 2014, the country welcomed 32.6 million visitors with foreign tourists generating an income of around $17.2 billion USD for the country.

London is the most visited city and Tower of London is the biggest attraction in London

7. Germany

The safety index of the european country is a huge advantage which many tourist consider important.Million all over the world visit every year, about 33 milllion tourist visited in 2014 alone.Popularly visited cities are Berlin, Hamburg, Munich.In 2012, international tourism generated a tourism revenue of over $38 billion USD. The tourism industry in Germany is estimated to contribute 4.5% towards the national GDP

6. Turkey

The rich cultural history and ethnic diversity has been maximised in the tourism industry.The historical, cultural and archeologicaal sites have attracted people from all walks of life. In 2014, the country received 39.8 million international visitors.

However the tourism industry suffered a minimal setback following attacks form dreaded terror group,ISIS.

5. Italy

Innumerable cultural artifacts, buildings, and archaeological sites from the Roman Empire and the Renaissance periods, along with the quaint Alpine villages and towns in the north of the country and fascinating Mediterranean coasts to the south.In 2014, 48.6 million tourists toured the country.

Its home to 50 world heritage sites
4. China

This have one of the most coveted destinations on the planet like Great Wall of China, the Fiver Sacred Mountains, the Shaolin Temple, the Huangguoshu Waterfall, the Forbidden City, the Three Gorges.

The country received 55.6 million foreign visitors in 2014 and profited from a foreign exchange income of $45.8 USD in 2010.

3. Spain

Tourism is a big deal in this south european country because it contributes 11% of its GDP.Its home to more than 10 of world heritage sites.The popular festivals like the Carnival and the Running of the Bulls, 15 national parks, well-developed winter tourism facilities, and a bustling nightlife, are some of the major tourist attractants in Spain.

2. United States

America sure does not have a rich cultural heritage and but has managed to pull more tourist than other countries due to the robust economy, world class hospitality industry especially to New York, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

Major natural attractions here include the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, the Alaskan subarctic wonders, the Hawaiian beaches and more.Over 74.8 million visitors and earned $1.47 trillion USD from tourist revenue

1. France

France leads the world in the field of tourism with 83.7 million international tourists visiting the country in 2014.Home to more than 35 UNESCO world Heritage sitesIn France, 9.7% of the GDP is contributed by the travel and tourism sector. 30% of the revenue generated by tourism is obtained from foreign tourists, while the remaining 70% is derived from domestic tourism.From WF

SOURCE>>>https://afonjaman.com/2017/06/28/ten-of-the-most-visited-countries-in-the-world/

What of Nigeria

ipobarecriminals:

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Danielmoore:


Guy Dis one wet we just dey see you for travel section these days ehn

i be MTN/cross country.Who nor like better thing

We will not take this poll
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surprisingly UAE isn't there, I thought Dubai will cover for that country. interesting!!!

Airtimex:
What of Nigeria

like the 10000th most visited country