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World Tourism rankings The World Tourism rankings are compiled by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as part of their World Tourism Barometer publication, which is released three times throughout the year. In the publication, UN regions and subregions are ranked by the number of international visitor arrivals, by the revenue generated by inbound tourism, and by the expenditures of outbound travelers. Most-visited countries by international tourist arrivals 2012[edit] In 2012, there were 1.03 billion international tourist arrivals worldwide, with a growth of 4.0% as compared to 995 million in 2011.[1][2] The top 10 international tourism destinations in 2012 were:[3][4] Africa and the Middle East[edit] Dynamic Earth-Contents View of the planet Earth from the Apollo spacecraft. The Red Sea, which separates Saudi Arabia from the continent of Africa, is clearly visible at the top. (Photograph courtesy of NASA.) Ordering Instructions

Soccer Fever: Learning About the World Cup in Brazil Slide Show The Beautiful (Street) Game Every four years the world’s obsession with soccer descends upon a single country for a month-long global championship, the World Cup. This year’s tournament promises an extra measure of intensity because of its location: Brazil. Few countries can claim its level of passion for the game or its expertise, with a record five wins. And few nations pose such daunting geographical and logistical challenges, with matches being held across three time zones and a variety of climates, from the steamy Amazon rain forest to the subtropical highlands.

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