Ascending to the top of the list of the most popular tourist destination in the world proves a tough task—the countries sitting atop the United Nations World Tourism Organization's annual World Tourism Barometer and Statistical Annex offers few surprises, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. With a
familiar winner at the top of the pack, these nations prove that having great food, culture, and natural beauty keeps visitors coming back, year after year. Here are the top five most popular destinations in the world, how many people visited last year, and a few reasons why each country proves so popular. Getty
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