JAKARTA - In the world of global tourism, there are several destinations that are so popular that the number of tourists who come every year far exceeds the local population. This phenomenon occurs because of unique attractions such as natural beauty, complete historical, cultural, or holiday facilities.
In some cases, the number of tourists even far exceeds the number of residents living there. Reports from Go2Africa summarized the 15 most populous tourist destinations in the world, and small European countries managed to rank first.
Vatican City is recorded to be visited by around 6.8 million tourists per year, even though the population remains only 882 people. This means that every single resident must share space with more than 7,700 tourists.
As the center of the Roman Catholic Church, the Vatican is known for its religious values and extraordinary history. No wonder this tiny location is always crowded from all over the world.
In second place is Andorra, a small country located between France and Spain. Andorra has a population of around 81,938 people, but is able to attract up to 9.6 million tourists every year.
Famous for its world-class and beautiful mountain ski destinations, Andorra is inhabited by about 117 tourists for each population every year.
San Marino, a small country near northern central Italy, is ranked third. With 33,581 residents, this country has 2 million tourists per year.
The stunning view as well as various historical buildings and monuments is the main attraction. The ratio of tourists to the population is around 59.56 per person.
In fourth place is the Bahamas, the Caribbean island nation known for its clear blue sea and enchanting beaches. With a population of 401,283 people, the country receives more than 11.2 million tourists each year. That means there are about 28 tourists for each resident.
Saint Kitts and Nevis, the tropical island nation which is also located in the Caribbean, are fifth. Known as one of the favorite places of the late Princess Diana, this place receives 875,085 tourists per year, compared to its population of only 46,843 people.
The ratio of tourists to local residents here is around 18.68 people. The following is a complete list of the 15 most populous tourist destinations in the world according to Go2Africa, reported by the Daily Mail page.
1. Vatican City Local Population: 882 Tourists per year: 6.8 million
2. Andorra Local Population: 81,938 Tourists per year: 9.6 million
3. San Marino Local Population: 33,581 Tourists per year: 2 million
4. Bahamas Local Popularity: 401,283 Tourists per year: 11.2 million
5. Saint Kitts and local NevisPopulation: 46,843 Tourists per year: 875 thousand
6. Antigua and local population Barbuda: 93,772 Tourists per year: 1.1 million
7. Bahrain Local Population: 1,607,049 Tourists per year: 14 million
8. Local MonacoPopulation: 38,956 Tourists per year: 340 thousand
9. Malta Local Popularity: 563,443 Tourists per year: 3.5 million
10. Hong Kong Local Population: 7,414,909 Tourists per year: 44 million
11. Iceland local population: 393,396 Tourists per year: 2.2 million
12. Croatia Local Population: 3,875,325 Tourists per year: 21.3 million
13. Barbados Local Population: 282,467 Tourists per year: 1.5 million
14. Switzerland Local Popularity: 8,921,981 Tourists per year: 42 million
15. Grenada Local Popularity: 117,081 Tourists per year: 504 thousand
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With a striking comparison between the number of residents and tourists in these destinations, the challenge faced is maintaining a balance between tourism and the comfort of local residents. Although it brings large income, the dense number of tourists can affect infrastructure and environmental quality if it is not managed properly.
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