If you automatically favour warmer climates with less precipitation when picking a travel destination then Italy has to win out in terms of weather. However, both countries boast gorgeous landscapes, so you can't say that one country is prettier than the other in terms of geography.
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The 2022 ranking for the 30 most beautiful countries in the world. The WEF report comprises 117 countries in total. Just after Japan, the United States and Spain, France comes in fourth place. In general, Europe holds a prominent place in the list.
Situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea in Southern Europe, Italy is a place where one visit is not enough. You will come back for sure. One of the top 10 most beautiful countries in the world, Italy is home to many striking destinations, such as Venice, Rome, Milan, and Florence.
Paris has been voted the most beautiful city in the world in a new ranking. Travel website Flight Network compiled the list of 50 cities by surveying more than 1,000 travel writers and agencies around the world. The French capital came top, followed by New York in second place and London in third.
Indonesia impressed Rough Guides' readers with its range of natural landscapes and varied cultures. No surprise really, given that this nation is spread across a mind-blowing 17,508 Indonesian islands, hence the country's incredible diversity of flora, fauna, food and customs.
France's scenery is as diverse as it is beautiful, with the glittering coastlines of the French Riviera, the patchwork fields of the Loire Valley, the snow-capped Alps and centuries old harbor towns of Normandy. This, of course, is hugely appealing for lovers of the great outdoors.
Ireland. Countless global reports have continually dubbed the people of Ireland as some of the friendliest and most welcoming to visitors in the world, and our readers feel the same; voting it into the top spot for the friendliest countries in Europe.
The Swiss Alps, SwitzerlandTowering mountains, alpine meadows, soaring cable cars, historic cogwheel trains, scenic walking trails, quaint villages and hamlets…the Swiss Alps tops the list as one of the most beautiful places to visit in Europe.
For more mountainous terrain, Italy's Lakes District, home to Lake Como, has beautiful alpine landscapes. Spain has the rugged, off-the-beaten-path Alicante mountains. For a taste of island life, Spain's Canary Islands and Italy's Sicily and Sardinia are volcanic islands ripe for exploration on foot or by bike.
Italy, unsurprisingly, holds fast to four spots on this year's list: one even claims the No. 1 title. Paris is a close second, and almost a requisite for any couple traveling in the name of love.