Places to Visit in the World
The world is full of stunning destinations waiting to be explored, from historic landmarks to natural wonders. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next adventure, there are plenty of places to visit that will leave you awe-inspired. Start by exploring the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru or marvel at the Great Wall of China. For nature lovers, there are breathtaking sights to see like the Grand Canyon in the United States or the stunning beaches of Bali in Indonesia. The vibrant city of Tokyo in Japan and the romantic streets of Paris, France are also popular destinations for those seeking a more urban experience. Whether you’re after a cultural experience or a chance to relax and unwind, the world has something for everyone.
Top 10 Places to Visit in the World
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Places Visit in The World |
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1 |
Paris (France) |
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2 |
South Island (New Zealand) |
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3 |
Maui (Hawaiian island) |
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4 |
Bora Bora (French Polynesia) |
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5 |
Tahiti (Pacific Ocean) |
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6 |
London (England) |
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7 |
Rome (Italy) |
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8 |
Turks & Caicos(Caribbean, southeast) |
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9 |
Tokyo (Japan) |
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10 |
Maldives (Srilanka) |
1. Paris, (France)
Paris, the capital and largest city of France, has a population of approximately 2,165,423 residents in 2019, making it the fourth most populous city in the European Union and the 30th most densely populated city in the world as of 2022. Since the 17th century, Paris has been a major global center of finance, diplomacy, commerce, fashion, gastronomy, and science. In the 19th century, it became known as “the City of Light” due to its leading role in the arts and sciences, as well as its early system of street lighting. Like London, it was also sometimes referred to as the “capital of the world” before the Second World War. Paris is the center of the Île-de-France region, with an estimated population of 12,262,544 in 2019, accounting for about 19% of the population of France. The Paris Region had the highest GDP in Europe in 2019, at €739 billion ($743 billion). According to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living Survey in 2022, Paris had the ninth-highest cost of living in the world. Paris is a major transportation hub, with two international airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport, and Orly Airport, and a subway system, the Paris Métro, that serves 5.23 million passengers daily. The city’s Gare du Nord is the 24th-busiest railway station in the world and the busiest outside Japan, with 262 million passengers in 2015. Paris is renowned for its museums and architectural landmarks, including the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Musée Marmottan Monet, Musée de l’Orangerie, and Pompidou Centre Musée National d’Art Moderne, among others. The historical district along the Seine in the city center, including the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. Paris hosts several United Nations organizations, as well as international and European bodies such as the OECD, the European Space Agency, and the European Securities and Markets Authority. The city is also home to popular sports teams, including Paris Saint-Germain football club and Stade Français rugby union club, and has hosted numerous international sporting events, including the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament, the Tour de France, the Olympic Games, and the FIFA World Cup.
2. South Island (New Zealand)
The South Island is the larger of the two major islands in New Zealand, with a surface area of 150,437 square kilometers. The North Island, on the other hand, is smaller but more populous. The South Island is surrounded by Cook Strait to the north, the Tasman Sea to the west, and the Pacific Ocean to the south and east. At low elevations, it has an oceanic climate. The Southern Alps, which stretch from north to south, shape the South Island. They feature Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak at 3,724 meters, as well as the Kaikōura Ranges to the northeast. The Canterbury Plains occupy the east side of the island, while the West Coast is renowned for its rugged coastlines, native bush, national parks, and the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Christchurch and Dunedin are the primary urban centers. Agriculture and fishing, tourism, general manufacturing, and services are the backbones of the South Island’s economy. Despite covering 56% of New Zealand’s land area, the South Island is home to just 23% of the country’s 5.1 million inhabitants. After the 1860s gold rushes, the South Island was the hub of European settlement and wealth in New Zealand. However, by 1911, the North Island’s population surpassed the South Island’s, and the trend continued throughout the twentieth century, with people and businesses migrating northward. The South Island is also home to a variety of unique wildlife, including the endangered native kiwi bird, Hector’s dolphin, and the kea, which is the world’s only alpine parrot. The island’s coastal waters are home to whales, dolphins, and seals, making it a popular destination for wildlife watching. The South Island’s largest city is Christchurch, which is located on the east coast. Other major towns and cities include Dunedin, Nelson, and Queenstown, which is known as the “Adventure Capital of the World” and offers a range of adrenaline-pumping activities like bungee jumping and skydiving. The South Island is also known for its world-renowned wine regions, including Marlborough and Central Otago.
3. Maui,(Hawaiian island)
Maui is one of the Hawaiian islands, located in the central Pacific Ocean. It is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands, with an area of 727.3 square miles (1,883 km²), and has a population of approximately 167,000 people as of 2021. Maui is known for its stunning natural beauty, including its beaches, waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes. The island is also popular for activities such as surfing, snorkeling, and hiking, and is home to the dormant Haleakalā volcano, which is a major tourist attraction. The economy of Maui is primarily based on tourism, agriculture, and construction. Maui is also home to the Kahului Airport, which is the main airport serving the island and one of the busiest airports in the state of Hawaii.
4. Bora Bora (French Polynesia)
Bora Bora is a collection of islands located in the western part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, which is an overseas collectivity of the French Republic in the Pacific Ocean. The group includes the main island with a land area of 30.55 km2 (12 sq mi) situated approximately 230 kilometers (125 nautical miles) northwest of Papeete. This island is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef, and in the center, there are the remnants of an extinct volcano with two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, with the highest point at 727 m (2,385 ft). The island is part of the Commune of Bora-Bora, which includes Tūpai atoll, and the languages spoken there are Tahitian and French, with many natives also speaking English due to the high tourism population. Bora Bora is a well-known international tourist destination, famous for its luxury seaside and offshore resorts. The major settlement, Vaitape, is located on the western side of the main island, facing the main channel that leads into the lagoon. The island’s produce is mainly limited to what can be obtained from the sea and the plentiful coconut trees, which were historically significant for copra production. The island was previously called Pora pora mai te pora, meaning “created by the gods” in Tahitian, which was later shortened to Pora Pora or “firstborn.” The name Bora Bora came about when explorer Jacob Roggeveen and his crew first landed on the island and adopted the name, which has been in use ever since, despite variations in spelling and pronunciation due to differences in language.
5. Tahiti (Pacific Ocean)
Tahiti, formerly known as Otaheite, is the biggest island among the Windward group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. It is situated in the central Pacific Ocean with the closest major landmass being Australia. Tahiti is comprised of two parts, Tahiti Nui, the larger northwestern part, and Tahiti Iti, the smaller southeastern part. The island was formed from volcanic activity and has high mountains and surrounding coral reefs. Its population was 189,517 in 2017, making it the most populous island in French Polynesia, accounting for 68.7% of its total population. Tahiti serves as the economic, cultural, and political center of French Polynesia, which is an overseas collectivity and an overseas country of the French Republic. Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, is located on the northwest coast of Tahiti. The only international airport in the region, Faʻaʻā International Airport, is situated on Tahiti near Papeete. Polynesians settled in Tahiti between 300 and 800 CE, representing about 70% of the island’s population, with the rest being Europeans, Chinese, and those of mixed heritage. The island was previously part of the Kingdom of Tahiti until France annexed it in 1880, proclaimed it a colony of France, and its inhabitants became French citizens. Although French is the only official language, the Tahitian language is also widely spoken.
6. London, (England)
London, the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, boasts a population of just under 9 million people. It is situated on the River Thames in southeast England, where the river forms an estuary that flows 50 miles (80 km) to the North Sea. The city has been a major settlement for over two thousand years. The City of London, which is the ancient core and financial center, was established by the Romans as Londinium and still has its medieval boundariesThe City of Westminster, located to the west of the City of London, has been the host of the national government and parliament for centuries. Since the 19th century, “London” has also referred to the metropolis surrounding this core, which historically was split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, but since 1965 has largely comprised Greater London, which is governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority. As one of the world’s most important global cities, London has a significant influence on the worlds of arts, entertainment, fashion, commerce, finance, education, health care, media, science and technology, tourism, transport, and communications. It has the largest urban economy in Europe, with a GDP of €801.66 billion in 2017, and it is one of the most prominent financial centers in the world. With the highest concentration of higher education institutions in Europe, it is home to some of the world’s highest-ranked academic institutions, such as Imperial College London in natural and applied sciences, the London School of Economics in social sciences, and the comprehensive University College London is the most visited city in Europe and has the busiest city airport system in the world. The London Underground is the oldest rapid transit system in the world. Its diverse cultures encompass over 300 languages, and as of mid-2018, Greater London’s population of approximately 9 million made it the third-most populous city in Europe, accounting for 13.4% of the population of the United Kingdom and over 16% of the population of England. The Greater London Built-up Area has around 9.8 million inhabitants, according to the 2011 census making it the fourth-most populous in Europe. The London metropolitan area has approximately 14 million inhabitants as of 2016, granting London the status of a megacity. London is home to four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London; Kew Gardens; the combined Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St Margaret’s Church; and the historic settlement in Greenwich, where the Royal Observatory, Greenwich defines the prime meridian (0° longitude) and Greenwich Mean Time. Additionally, London has numerous other landmarks, such as Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and Trafalgar Square. It also has many museums, galleries, libraries, and cultural venues, including the British Museum, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Tate Modern, British Library, and numerous West End theatres. London hosts several significant sporting events, such as the FA Cup Final (held annually at Wembley Stadium), Wimbledon Tennis Championships, and the London Marathon. In 2012, London became the first city to host three Summer Olympic Games.
7. Rome,(Italy)
Rome is a city in Italy, located in the central-western portion of the country. It is the capital city of Italy and the Lazio region and has a population of around 2.8 million people. Rome is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history spanning over two and a half thousand years. The city is famous for its rich history, cultural heritage, art, architecture, and cuisine. It is home to numerous landmarks and attractions, including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Vatican City, the Pantheon, and the Trevi Fountain. Rome is also a center for fashion, media, and the arts, and is home to several international organizations and embassies.
8. Turks & Caicos(Caribbean, southeast)
Consisting of the Caicos Islands and the Turks Islands, the Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory located in the northern West Indies and the Atlantic Ocean’s Lucayan Archipelago. These tropical islands are mainly known for tourism and as an offshore financial center. With a resident population of 57,196 as of July 2021, the Turks and Caicos Islands are the third-largest British overseas territory by population. The islands are positioned southeast of Mayaguana in the Bahamas island chain and north of the island of Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), with a total land area of 430 square kilometers (170 sq mi). The capital, Grand Turk (Cockburn Town), was established on Grand Turk Island, which is about 1,042 kilometers (647 miles) east-southeast of Miami, United States, and has been the capital since 1766. The islands were home to indigenous peoples for centuries before the first recorded European sighting in 1512. Several European powers claimed them in the following centuries, with the British Empire eventually taking control. For many years, the islands were governed indirectly through Bermuda, the Bahamas, and Jamaica. However, when the Bahamas gained independence in 1973, the Turks and Caicos Islands were given their governor and have remained an autonomous territory ever since. The name Caico[s] is derived from the Lucayan caya hico, meaning ‘string of islands.’ Similarly, the Turks Islands are named after the Turk’s cap cactus, Melocactus introitus, whose red cephalium resembles the fez hat worn by Turkish men in the late Ottoman Empire.
9. Tokyo,(Japan)
Tokyo is the capital and largest city of Japan, located on the eastern coast of the island of Honshu. With a population of over 13 million people in the city and over 37 million in the greater metropolitan area, it is one of the most populous cities in the world. Tokyo is known for its advanced technology, fashion, and entertainment industries. It is also home to many historical and cultural landmarks, including the Imperial Palace, Sensoji Temple, and Meiji Shrine. The city hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics and is set to host the 2020 Summer Olympics (postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19). The Tokyo subway system is one of the busiest and most extensive in the world, and the city is served by two major airports, Narita and Haneda.
10. Maldives( Srilanka)
Situated in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives, officially known as the Republic of Maldives, is an archipelagic state in South Asia, consisting of 26 atolls that stretch from Ihavandhippolhu Atoll in the north to Addu Atoll in the south. It is located about 750 kilometers (470 miles; 400 nautical miles) southwest of Sri Lanka and India and is one of the world’s most geographically dispersed sovereign states, with a territory spanning approximately 90,000 square kilometers (35,000 sq mi), including the sea. The land area of all the islands is 298 square kilometers (115 sq mi), making it the smallest Asian country and one of the smallest Muslim-majority countries by land area. With a population of around 557,751, it is also the second least-populous country in Asia. The capital and the most populated city is Malé, which was traditionally called the “King’s Island” due to its central location. The Maldivian Archipelago is located on the Chagos–Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean, which also forms a terrestrial ecoregion, together with the Chagos Archipelago and Lakshadweep. With an average ground-level elevation of 1.5 meters (4 ft 11 in) above sea level and a highest natural point of only 2.4 meters (7 ft 10 in), it is the world’s lowest-lying country, although some sources state the highest point, Mount Villingili, as 5.1 meters or 17 feet. Islam reached the Maldivian Archipelago in the 12th century, which was consolidated as a sultanate with strong commercial and cultural ties with Asia and Africa. From the mid-16th century, the Maldives came under the increasing influence of European colonial powers, eventually becoming a British protectorate in 1887. The country gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1965 and established a presidential republic in 1968 with an elected People’s Majlis. The subsequent years have seen political instability, efforts at democratic reform, and environmental challenges posed by climate change and rising sea levels. The Maldives is a founding member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the Non-Aligned Movement. The World Bank classifies it as having an upper-middle income economy. Fishing has historically been the dominant economic activity, and it remains the largest sector by far, followed by the rapidly growing tourism industry. The Maldives rates “high” on the Human Development Index, with per capita income significantly higher than other SAARC nations. From July 1982, the Maldives was a member of the Commonwealth of Nations until it withdrew from the organization in October 2016 in protest of allegations by other nations of its human rights abuses and failing democracy. However, the Maldives rejoined the Commonwealth on 1 February 2020 after showing evidence of functioning democratic processes and popular support.
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What is the No 1 tourist destination in the world?
According to recent statistics, France remains the most popular tourist destination in the world, with around 90 million international visitors per year. Its rich culture, history, art, architecture, and cuisine attract people from all over the globe. Some of the country’s most famous attractions include the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Palace of Versailles, the French Riviera, and the wine regions of Bordeaux and Champagne. France’s diverse landscapes, from the snow-capped Alps to the sun-soaked beaches of the south, also contribute to its appeal as a top tourist destination. In addition to its many cultural and natural attractions, France is also known for its luxurious shopping, world-class dining, and excellent transportation infrastructure. Overall, France’s enduring popularity as a tourist destination is a testament to its enduring charm and appeal. The Eiffel Tower, the most-visited tourist attraction in the world, stands at a staggering height of over 300 meters.
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