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Statistics About The Least Visited Country In Europe
The least visited country in Europe is Liechtenstein, with only around 60,000 visitors annually.
In this post, we delve into the intriguing statistics surrounding some of Europe’s least visited countries. From San Marino to Moldova, we uncover the visitor numbers, trends, and unique aspects of these destinations that often fly under the tourism radar. Explore how these countries fare in terms of visitor numbers, their reliance on tourism, and some surprising facts that make them stand out in the European travel landscape.
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"San Marino, with approximately 60,000 visitors in 2016, is one of Europe's least visited countries."
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"Liechtenstein, with approximately 69,000 visitors in 2016, is one of the least visited countries in Europe."
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"Moldova is the least visited country in Europe with only 11,000 visitors in 2012."
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"In 2019, Liechtenstein saw a 62.3% increase in overnight stays compared to 2018, yet still remains the least visited in Europe."
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"In recent years, the number of visitors to Moldova has increased, but still only amounted to 121,000 in 2017."
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"The tiny country of Monaco packs in the most tourists per square mile in Europe, while San Marino is the least densely visited nation."
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"Over half (51%) of visitors to San Marino in 2016 were Italian, due to its proximity and shared language."
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"The number of visitors to Moldova in 2019 rose by 9.5% compared to the previous year."
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"Only 0.2% of all European Union tourists chose to visit Moldova in 2016."
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"More than 85% of all visitors to Monaco are day-trippers, not staying overnight."
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"Only 4% of all tourists to Moldova come from the United States."
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"The majority (56%) of tourists visiting Monaco are European."
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"In 2017, Liechtenstein saw a 4.6% decrease in the number of hotel guests compared to the previous year."
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"Despite having more visitor attractions per square mile than any other country, San Marino only attracts an average of 2 visitors per inhabitant each year."
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"Monaco relies on tourists for 4.9% of its GDP, the lowest share in Europe."
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"Despite being one of the least visited countries in Europe, San Marino has the highest number of museums per capita in the world."
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"The direct contribution of Travel & Tourism to Moldova’s GDP was MDL2,823.0mn, 1.3% of total GDP in 2016."
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"In 2019, overnight stays in Liechtenstein reached a record high of 69,000 stays, which is, however, a small number compared to other European countries."
