What is the least visited country in the Pacific?

This tiny island nation, nestled near the equator in the Pacific Ocean, holds the title of the least visited country in the world. With annual visitor numbers in the low thousands, just nine islands form the country of Tuvalu. In fact, the total population of Tuvalu is only around 12,000!



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Besides the difficult access, Tuvalu is on the list of islands most likely to disappear into the ocean in the near future due to rising sea levels. Because the entire country is coral atolls, the inhabitable stretches of land are maximum two meters above sea level.

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Least Visited Countries in the World in 2022
  • Tuvalu – 2,000 visitors.
  • Kiribati – around 4,000 visitors.
  • South Sudan – 5,500 visitors.
  • Marshall Islands – around 6,000 visitors.
  • Libya – around 6,000 visitors.
  • São Tomé and Príncipe – around 8,000 visitors.
  • Turkmenistan – less than 9,000 visitors.


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The Least-Visited Country in the World: Tuvalu According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the remote Pacific island country Tuvalu is the least-visited country globally.

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Nauru, Tuvalu, Kiribati, and Palau are all island countries in the South Pacific that you may have never heard of. Palau and Tuvalu were important US military outposts during World War II, but following that critical phase of history, they have been out of the news.

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A long-time favorite with honeymooners, Fiji is made up of 333 islands in the South Pacific. While it scored the No. 8 spot this year, T+L reader Leslie Waters would have placed it at the very top. Waters said it's an amazing destination with the friendliest people in the entire world!

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French Polynesia may be the safest place in Oceania The tap water is usually safe to drink, and health and sanitation are high, particularly in resort areas (though Dengue Fever is still a concern, so measures to avoid mosquito bites are recommended).

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Vanuatu is the cheapest Pacific Island destination for those who don't want to stray too far! Not wanting to stray too far? Vanuatu is great for its proximity to home and boasts affordable accommodation among the South Pacific Island destinations.

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Concepción, Chile This truly is the least visited city in the world. Found at the finish line of a branch of the Pan-American Highway, the isolated location doesn't help to attract tourists and neither does the concrete sprawl of skyscrapers.

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France, the most visited country in the world, holds a special allure for international travelers. With an astounding number of 117,109,000 international tourists, France's irresistible blend of rich history, exquisite art, and captivating culture has made it an iconic destination.

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