Top 10 rankings
most visited countries

The ranking was researched and compiled by the World Travel Organization and is based on international visitors in 2009.

France
USA
Spain
China
Italy
United Kingdom
Turkey
Germany
Malaysia
Mexico

This top 10 list above ranks visitor count, not travel appeal. For the latter, click Top 10 Best Countries for Travelers.

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wonder guides to the
top 10 most visited countries

France

  France. Learn about the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Versailles,  and more.

USA

America. Learn about the Grand Canyon, Met Museum, New York Skyline, and more.

Spain

Spain. Learn about the Alhambra, Mezquita of Cordoba, Prado Museum, and more.

China

China. Learn about the Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Hong Kong and more.

Italy

Italy. Learn about the Colosseum of Rome, Pompeii, Venice's Canals, and more.

United Kingdom

England. Learn about Buckingham Palace, Stonehenge, Tower of London, and more.

Turkey

Its wonders include Cappadocia, Ephesus, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace.

Germany

Germany. Learn about Neuschwanstein Castle, Rhine Valley, Rothenburg Old Town, and more.

Malaysia

Its wonders include Batu Caves, Penang, and  Petronas Twin Towers.

Mexico

Mexico.  Learn about Chichen Itza, Palenque, Teotihuacan, and more.

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