5 stunning countries many tourists overlook in vain

There are not many countries on Earth that are rarely visited by tourists as a lot of us are ready to go on vacation even to the other side of the planet. OBOZREVATEL has collected 5 countries where no one goes in vain.

5. Liechtenstein (53 thousand tourists per year)

A small principality between Austria and Switzerland, it is not densely populated. Only 36 thousand people live on its territory. It is not surprising that there are not many tourists. However, it offers incredible views. Medieval castles rise against the backdrop of the Alpine mountains, authentic villages impress with their originality, and hiking trails stretch for tens of kilometers.

There is a very strange option in this country: renting the entire principality for a day. Of course, without people. For 70 thousand dollars a day, you get keys to all the cities, the opportunity to taste wines from the collection of Prince Hans-Adam II's estate, and stay in a mansion that can accommodate 150 guests.

4. Sierra Leone (52 thousand tourists a year)

The "Lion Mountains", as the name of the country is translated, are located on the Atlantic coast. The African state first appeared on the maps of Spanish sailors in the 15th century. However, even today, few people know about its existence. The reason for this is the protracted wars on this territory. Today, the country ranks 215th in terms of GDP in the world and is considered one of the poorest. However, this does not affect the beauty seen by the few tourists who dare to visit the beaches of Sierra Leone.

3. Tonga (46 thousand tourists per year)

This kingdom occupies 170 islands in the Pacific Ocean. Most of them are uninhabited. However, they are all famous for their incredibly beautiful beaches, coral reefs, dense forests, and hiking trails. Diving is well developed in the country, as there are many different beautiful fish near the shore. Some islands also have limestone mountains that protect cities from wind and cold.

Tourism in Tonga is not developed due to its remoteness from the mainland and poor infrastructure. Getting to the islands is not an easy task, but those who do manage to cover the distance will be able to enjoy the amazing scenery.

2. Kiribati (5.3 thousand tourists per year)

In the 1960s, the islands of this country were an arena for military testing. More than a thousand bombs were exploded here, which still scares off tourists. However, since then, the state has completely changed. It has converted military facilities into hotels and entertainment centers, improved infrastructure, and started developing the hotel and restaurant business. One of the most popular islands in the archipelago is called Christmas Island. Its residents are the first to celebrate the New Year, so most people visit this resort during their winter vacation.

It is always warm and sunny in Kiribati. There are many incredible beaches surrounded by bright coral reefs. This makes the country attractive for divers.

1. Tuvalu (1.2 thousand tourists a year)

Only one airplane a week delivers tourists to the Tuvalu Islands. Therefore, it seems logical that 94% of the population are indigenous people who have almost never left their country. The archipelago has an incredible chance to become one of the most popular resorts. It has everything for this: picturesque nature, comfortable beaches, and warm weather. However, poor infrastructure hinders the development of the tourism business in the region. Moreover, the remoteness from the mainland makes the journey difficult and long.