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The Least-Visited Country in the World is This Beautiful Island

And it could cease to exist very soon...

Wednesday, August 30, 2017 - 12:39

Tourism is everywhere. The beaten-track is king. The road less-travelled no longer exists. Or does it? The least-visited country in the world has been revealed in a new report released by the United Nations World Tourism Organizations, and it’s the b-e-a-utiful islands of Tuvalu.

Nestled away in the South Pacific, Tuvalu was visited by just 2,000 people in 2016, and only 1,000 in 2014, despite it’s pristine beaches, natural beauty, and super low crime rates.

There’s a handful of guesthouses and hotels on the islands if you do decide to plan a trip - although you might have to be quick, because unfortunately the islands have another claim to fame - and it’s not a good one.

Названы самые непопулярные у туристов государства. 🌿Первое место в этом списке получило государство Тувалу, которое находится в южной части Тихого океана. Эту страну в 2016 году посетила всего тысяча человек! Хотя здесь идеальные пляжи с бирюзовой водой, низкий уровень преступности и террористической угрозы. 🌴На втором месте оказалась Республика Кирибати, также находящаяся в Тихом океане (в Микронезии и Полинезии). В прошлом году там побывали около 4000 туристов. ☀️Третье место по непопулярности — Сан-Томе и Принсипи. Это островное государство в Центральной Африке в 2016 году посетили 8000 туристов.

Названы самые непопулярные у туристов государства. 🌿Первое место в этом списке получило государство Тувалу, которое находится в южной части Тихого океана. Эту страну в 2016 году посетила всего тысяча человек! Хотя здесь идеальные пляжи с бирюзовой водой, низкий уровень преступности и террористической угрозы. 🌴На втором месте оказалась Республика Кирибати, также находящаяся в Тихом океане (в Микронезии и Полинезии). В прошлом году там побывали около 4000 туристов. ☀️Третье место по непопулярности — Сан-Томе и Принсипи. Это островное государство в Центральной Африке в 2016 году посетили 8000 туристов.

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The U.N. lists the country as one of the areas most likely to disappear into ocean this century thanks to rising sea levels due to climate change.

🎣🇹🇻 #ツバル #フナフチ #青 #海 #青空 #残したい風景 #南太平洋 #無風 #島国 #綺麗 #tuvalu #funafuti #blue #bluesky #sea #ocean #nowind #beautifullandscape #nofilter #paradise #island #sta写真部 #ANA旅のブルーバトン

🎣🇹🇻 #ツバル #フナフチ #青 #海 #青空 #残したい風景 #南太平洋 #無風 #島国 #綺麗 #tuvalu #funafuti #blue #bluesky #sea #ocean #nowind #beautifullandscape #nofilter #paradise #island #sta写真部 #ANA旅のブルーバトン

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It’s a fact that has caused many Tuvalu locals to relocate to New Zealand and South Pacific countries in recent years, in fear of extreme flooding and rising waters.

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St Regis Gold Energy pool, Tibet You know how they say never eat yellow snow? Well this isn’t like that, because the Gold Energy pool’s colour actually comes from snazzy golden tiles - the water itself is crystal clear.

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Chongwe River House pool, Zambia: For those who like a side of wildlife with their dip, the Chongwe River House features a pool overlooking a watering hole, where elephants and hippos regularly stop by to splash about. Uh-mazing.

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Homestead Crater, Utah: A local hotel in Midway, Utah have made the most of this natural crater, formed by the erosion of limestone rock over thousands of years. They now use the geothermal spring as their actual swimming pool.

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The Red Pool, Thailand: Ummmmmm. Yeah. The Library Hotel on Koh Samui definitely stands out from the crowd with this blood red swimming pool, created using coloured mosaic tiles.

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Hanging Gardens of Bali, Bali: Just look at the Hanging Gardens’ pool of dreams. Split across two glorious levels and surrounding by lush vegetation, we feel relaxed just looking at it.

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Nemo 33, Belgium: Nemo 33 has nothing to do with a clown fish (sadface), but you CAN just keep swimming, swimming, swimming: it’s more than 100 feet deep, contains 2.5 million litres of water, and it also features windows that look out onto a restaurant.

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Badeschiff of Berlin, Germany: In 2004 the Germans turned an old shipping container into a swimming pool, and it’s been a huge success ever since. The Spree River it sits just above is polluted and cannot be swum in, so this was a pretty great alternative

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Bondi Icebergs, Australia: Now one of Sydney’s most photographed attractions along with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, The Bondi Icebergs Club outdoor saltwater pool is an extension of the ocean itself, with icy waves spilling over during high tide.

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San Alfonso del Mar, Chile: Officially the largest swimming pool in the world, this hotel’s mammoth saltwater lagoon is over 3000 feet long and contains 250 million litres of water. It’s so big that you can actually go sailing, kayaking and wakeboarding.

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LeCrans Hotel and Spa, Switzerland: If you’ve got some serious $$, check in to the LeCrans Hotel for a swim in their outdoor pool, surrounded by snow and overlooking the Valais mountains. Serenity at its finest (don’t worry, the water’s heated, obviously)

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Domus Civita, Italy: Available to rent on Airbnb, this restored 14th century villa has its own cavern pool, enclosed by ancient stone walls, and featuring a jacuzzi. Heaven.

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