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Below is a list of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Figures are the number of people that visited these destination in 2006.

1. France - 79.1 million
   Popular Spots: Paris, Nice, Provence, Marseille, Bordeaux
   
   Arts, culture, love, history, architecture, philosophy, religion, food and wine - it iss all found in France. From the streets of Paris to the boardwalks of Nice and the vineyards of Burgandy, France has always been one of the top travel destinations in the world.
2. Spain - 58.5 million
   Popular Spots: Madrid, Barcelona
   
   Ole! From traditional bullfighting, tapas bars and restaurants and marketplaces winding through cobblestone streets of towns that brim with sophisticated passion for all things exciting and beautiful.
3. United States - 51.5 million
   Popular Spots: Hawaii, Las Vegas, New York City, Orlando, San Francisco, New Orleans, Washington DC, Los Angeles
   
   A brave new and exciting world, home to some of the world's most bustling cities. With vast lands full of deserts, mountains and ancient native reserves, there's a lot of history and culture here. From the Grand Canyon to the bright lights of Vegas or Atlantic City; to New York City and Boston; to San Francisco and Orlando, the home of Disney: this place is way too big and busy to be missed!


4. China - 49.6 million
   Popular Spots: Beijing, Macau, Shanghai, Tibet, Hong Kong
   
   One of the oldest regions, people and cultures in the world, China is itself a completely different world. From ancient temples in mountains that surpass the clouds to high-density cities like Macau and a wide variety of fun and interesting foods and activities, China will open your eyes and change your life.



5. Italy - 41.1 million
   Popular Spots: Milan, Rome, Venice, Florence, Verona, Tuscany
   
   From ancient cults, mythology, mysticism, gladiators, columned architecture, emperors and chariots to today's shoe capital of the world, Italy has something to appease all tastes. With all the best Italian foods we all love and wines that will warm your heart, there's no doubt why Italy is one of the top destinations in the world.
6. United Kingdom - 30.1 million Popular Spots: London, Manchester, Oxford, Cambridge, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Scottish Highlands, Belfast, Bridgend, Pembrokeshire Coast
   
   The United Kingdom includes Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland and no where else in the world will you find such luscious rolling hills, mediaeval castles and whispers of a culture of prestigious ladies and gentlemen, grand balls and croquet, of Austen, Beckett and Shakespeare, all the same.
7. Germany - 23.6 million
   Popular Spots: Munich, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Rhine Valley, Bavaria
   
   One of the most influential countries in Europe's history, Germany is a land continually trying to understand itself. From big cities with lights and nightlife to small towns where everyone goes to the pub at night, to its older castles, fantastic white wines and rich beers, Germany gives you a glimpse into central and eastern Europe.
8. Mexico - 21.4 million
   Popular Spots: Tijuana, Acapulco, Cozumel, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City, Mazatlan
   
   The land of ancient Mayan ruins is a land full of mystery waiting to erupt. Ancient ruins, old abandoned towns, thick forests and fun wildlife characterize Mexico. A big vacation and resort destination spot, Mexico has beaches as far as the eyes can see and lots of water fun; snorkeling, diving, surfing, boating, and more. From its festivals to its foods, don't forget to have a margarita when you visit!
9. Austria - 20.3 million
   Popular Spots: Vienna, Salzburg
   
   The hills are alive in Austria: vibrant with tourists singing verses from "The Sound of Music," often overshadowing the land of Mozart. Found amid the Alps, Austria's timelessness is visible in its streets, buildings and culture. read more about How You Can Experience the Best 5 Highlights in Salzburg


10. Russia - 20.2 million
    Popular Spots: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi
    
    Zdravstvuite! Russia, like many other eastern European countries, are moving their way up the Top Destinations of the world list, especially since the iron curtain lifted. With imperialistic and majesty built into its Moscow and St. Petersburg cities, colour has begun to reappear in Russia's veins and soul.

Caribbean Hotspots

• Aruba
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• British Virgin Islands
• Cayman Islands
• Colombia
• Cuba
• Dominican Republic
• Grenada
• Jamaica
• Mexico
• Puerto Rico
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turks and Caicos
• United States Virgin Islands
• Venezuela

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A

Abkhazia - Republic of Abkhazia
Afghanistan - Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Akrotiri and Dhekelia - Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK overseas territory)
�land - �land Islands (Autonomous province of Finland)
Albania - Republic of Albania
Algeria - Peoples Democratic Republic of Algeria
American Samoa - Territory of American Samoa (US territory)
Andorra - Principality of Andorra
Angola - Republic of Angola
Anguilla (UK overseas territory)
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina - Argentine Republic
Armenia - Republic of Armenia
Aruba (Self-governing country in the Kingdom of the Netherlands)
Ascension Island (Dependency of the UK overseas territory of Saint Helena)
Australia - Commonwealth of Australia
Austria - Republic of Austria
Azerbaijan - Republic of Azerbaijan

B

Bahamas - Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Bahrain - Kingdom of Bahrain
Bangladesh - Peoples Republic of Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus - Republic of Belarus
Belgium - Kingdom of Belgium
Belize
Benin - Republic of Benin
Bermuda (UK overseas territory)
Bhutan - Kingdom of Bhutan
Bolivia - Republic of Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana - Republic of Botswana
Brazil - Federative Republic of Brazil
Brunei - Negara Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria - Republic of Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
See Myanmar for Burma
Burundi - Republic of Burundi

C

Cambodia - Kingdom of Cambodia
Cameroon - Republic of Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde - Republic of Cape Verde
Cayman Islands (UK overseas territory)
Central African Republic
Chad - Republic of Chad
Chile - Republic of Chile
China - Peoples Republic of China
See Taiwan for the Republic of China
Christmas Island - Territory of Christmas Island (Australian overseas territory)
Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australian overseas territory)
Colombia - Republic of Colombia
Comoros - Union of the Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Democratic Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo - Republic of the Congo
Cook Islands (Associated state of New Zealand)
Costa Rica - Republic of Costa Rica
C�te dIvoire - Republic of C�te dIvoire
Croatia - Republic of Croatia
Cuba - Republic of Cuba
Cyprus - Republic of Cyprus
Czech Republic

D

Denmark - Kingdom of Denmark
See Akrotiri and Dhekelia for Dhekelia
Djibouti - Republic of Djibouti
Dominica - Commonwealth of Dominica
Dominican Republic

E

East Timor - Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Ecuador - Republic of Ecuador
Egypt - Arab Republic of Egypt
El Salvador - Republic of El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea - Republic of Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea - State of Eritrea
Estonia - Republic of Estonia
Ethiopia - Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

F

Falkland Islands (UK overseas territory)
Faroe Islands (Self-governing country in the Kingdom of Denmark)
Fiji - Republic of the Fiji Islands
Finland - Republic of Finland
France - French Republic
French Polynesia (French overseas collectivity)

G

Gabon - Gabonese Republic
Gambia - Republic of The Gambia
Georgia
Germany - Federal Republic of Germany
Ghana - Republic of Ghana
Gibraltar (UK overseas territory)
Greece - Hellenic Republic
Greenland (Self-governing country in the Kingdom of Denmark)
Grenada
Guam - Territory of Guam (US organized territory)
Guatemala - Republic of Guatemala
Guernsey - Bailiwick of Guernsey (British Crown dependency)
Guinea - Republic of Guinea
Guinea-Bissau - Republic of Guinea-Bissau
Guyana - Co-operative Republic of Guyana

H

Haiti - Republic of Haiti
Honduras - Republic of Honduras
Hong Kong - Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China (Area of special sovereignty)
Hungary - Republic of Hungary

I

Iceland - Republic of Iceland
India - Republic of India
Indonesia - Republic of Indonesia
Iran - Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq - Republic of Iraq
Republic of Ireland - Republic of Ireland
Isle of Man (British Crown dependency)
Israel - State of Israel
Italy - Italian Republic
See C�te dIvoire for Ivory Coast

J

Jamaica
Japan
Jersey - Bailiwick of Jersey (British Crown dependency)
Jordan - Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

K

Kazakhstan - Republic of Kazakhstan
Kenya - Republic of Kenya
Kiribati - Republic of Kiribati
North Korea - Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea
South Korea - Republic of Korea
Kuwait - State of Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan - Kyrgyz Republic

L

Laos - Lao Peoples Democratic Republic
Latvia - Republic of Latvia
Lebanon - Republic of Lebanon
Lesotho - Kingdom of Lesotho
Liberia - Republic of Liberia
Libya - Great Socialist Peoples Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Liechtenstein - Principality of Liechtenstein
Lithuania - Republic of Lithuania
Luxembourg - Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

M

Macao - Macao Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China (Area of special sovereignty)
Macedonia - Republic of Macedonia
Madagascar - Republic of Madagascar
Malawi - Republic of Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives - Republic of Maldives
Mali - Republic of Mali
Malta - Republic of Malta
Marshall Islands - Republic of the Marshall Islands
Mauritania - Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Mauritius - Republic of Mauritius
Mayotte - Departmental Collectivity of Mayotte (French overseas collectivity)
Mexico - United Mexican States
Micronesia - Federated States of Micronesia
Moldova - Republic of Moldova
Monaco - Principality of Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro - Republic of Montenegro
Montserrat (UK overseas territory)
Morocco - Kingdom of Morocco
Mozambique - Republic of Mozambique
Myanmar - Union of Myanmar

N

Nagorno-Karabakh - Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
Namibia - Republic of Namibia
Nauru - Republic of Nauru
Nepal - State of Nepal
Netherlands - Kingdom of the Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles (Self-governing country in the Kingdom of the Netherlands)
New Caledonia - Territory of New Caledonia and Dependencies (French community sui generis)
New Zealand
Nicaragua - Republic of Nicaragua
Niger - Republic of Niger
Nigeria - Federal Republic of Nigeria
Niue (Associated state of New Zealand)
Norfolk Island - Territory of Norfolk Island (Australian overseas territory)
Northern Cyprus - Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana Islands - Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US commonwealth)
See Korea, North for North Korea
Norway - Kingdom of Norway

O

Oman - Sultanate of Oman

P

Pakistan - Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Palau - Republic of Palau
Palestinian territories - proposed State of Palestine
Panama - Republic of Panama
Papua New Guinea - Independent State of Papua New Guinea
Paraguay - Republic of Paraguay
See China for the Peoples Republic of China
Peru - Republic of Peru
Philippines - Republic of the Philippines
Pitcairn Islands - Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno Islands (UK overseas territory)
Poland - Republic of Poland
Portugal - Portuguese Republic
See Transnistria for Pridnestrovie
Puerto Rico - Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (US commonwealth)

Q

Qatar - State of Qatar

R

Romania
Russia - Russian Federation
Rwanda - Republic of Rwanda

S

Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
Saint-Barth�lemy - Collectivity of Saint-Barth�lemy (French overseas collectivity)
Saint Helena (UK overseas territory)
Saint Kitts and Nevis - Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin - Collectivity of Saint Martin (French overseas collectivity)
Saint Pierre and Miquelon - Territorial Collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon (French overseas collectivity)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa - Independent State of Samoa
San Marino - Most Serene Republic of San Marino
S�o Tom� and Pr�ncipe - Democratic Republic of S�o Tom� and Pr�ncipe
Saudi Arabia - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Senegal - Republic of Senegal
Serbia - Republic of Serbia
Seychelles - Republic of Seychelles
Sierra Leone - Republic of Sierra Leone
Singapore - Republic of Singapore
Slovakia - Slovak Republic
Slovenia - Republic of Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland - Republic of Somaliland
South Africa - Republic of South Africa
See Korea, South for South Korea
South Ossetia - Republic of South Ossetia
Spain - Kingdom of Spain
Sri Lanka - Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Sudan - Republic of the Sudan
Suriname - Republic of Suriname
Svalbard (Territory of Norway)
Swaziland - Kingdom of Swaziland
Sweden - Kingdom of Sweden
Switzerland - Swiss Confederation
Syria - Syrian Arab Republic

T

Taiwan - Republic of China
See China for the Peoples Republic of China
Tajikistan - Republic of Tajikistan
Tanzania - United Republic of Tanzania
Thailand - Kingdom of Thailand
See East Timor for Timor-Leste
Togo - Togolese Republic
Tokelau (Overseas territory of New Zealand)
Tonga - Kingdom of Tonga
Transnistria - Transnistrian Moldovan Republic
Trinidad and Tobago - Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha (Dependency of the UK overseas territory of Saint Helena)
Tunisia - Tunisian Republic
Turkey - Republic of Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands (UK overseas territory)
Tuvalu

U

Uganda - Republic of Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United States - United States of America
Uruguay - Eastern Republic of Uruguay
Uzbekistan - Republic of Uzbekistan

V

Vanuatu - Republic of Vanuatu
Vatican City - State of the Vatican City
Venezuela - Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Vietnam - Socialist Republic of Vietnam
British Virgin Islands - British Virgin Islands (UK overseas territory)
U.S. Virgin Islands - United States Virgin Islands (US organized territory)

W

Wallis and Futuna - Territory of Wallis and Futuna Islands (French overseas collectivity)
See Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic for Western Sahara

Y

Yemen - Republic of Yemen

Z

Zambia - Republic of Zambia
Zimbabwe - Republic of Zimbabwe