Why is this Polynesian paradise the least visited place in the world? Tucked away in the South Pacific, Tuvalu is a picture-perfect collection of nine islands, sitting about halfway between Hawaii and Australia.
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Tuvalu stands out among other islands as it is the least visited country in the world. Yearly visitors only amount to less than 2,000 and many are from nearby countries which include Australia and New Zealand.
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.
French Polynesia may be the safest place in OceaniaThe 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).
And the world's most unfriendly country, according to the data? Bolivia took the dubious honor, scoring a 4.1 out of seven on a scale of “very unwelcome” (0) to “very welcome” (7). Venezuela and the Russian Federation were next.
The Least-Visited Country in the World: TuvaluAccording to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the remote Pacific island country Tuvalu is the least-visited country globally.
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!
Tristan da Cunha is a British Overseas Territory with its own constitution. There is no airstrip on the main island; the only way of travelling in and out of Tristan is by boat, a six-day trip from South Africa.
Corvo Island, AzoresThis isolated and picturesque 6.5 km2 island is a true hidden gem, offering an easygoing and authentic experience. Corvo's main attraction is the Caldeir?o, a lake inside an impressive volcanic crater, known as the Black Lake, or Lagoa Negra in Portuguese.
Finally, the country with the most islands in the world is Sweden, with a whopping total of 267,570 islands. In reality, Sweden has 221,831 counted islands, of which 24,000 are open to the public.