Its beaches are best May to October - try Patara, it’s outstanding. Turkey 2 2 2 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 81,916,871 From the dome-and-minaret skyline of Istanbul, to its coast-side Roman ruins, Turkey is enchanting.And don’t miss Berlin, medieval Bremen, Hamburg, Cologne and the picturesque Rhineland. Of its historic cities, Munich is a must-see. Germany 1 2 3 1 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 82,293,457 Known for its precision engineering and industriousness, Germany is equally admired for its old-world charm.
Near Cairo at Giza, Khufu's Pyramid is one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Ancient World’, and the Great Sphinx looks on. Egypt 2 1 2 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 99,375,741 Valleys at Luxor Temples at Abu Simbel, and Palaces at Karnak and there’s so much more.Visit Phan Thiet, ‘the resort capital’ with its wonderful Mui Ne beach. Ho Chi Minh City is the economic centre - formerly Saigon. Vietnam 2 3 3 1 1 2 0 3 2 1 0 96,905,0s war was one of this land’s many, but it was the most brutal.Here near Taal Volcano, the weather’s cool no wonder it’s a favourite getaway for Filipinos who’ve grown tired of their tropics. Philippines 2 3 3 0 1 1 1 0 3 1 0 107,214,625 Once you’ve absorbed vibrant Manila and dived among coral reefs, head off to Tagaytay.Visit the northern interior to get off the beaten track. And then there are its cities - don’t miss Mexico City and Acapulco. Mexico 2 3 2 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 131,451,053 This nation has beautiful beach resorts, profound archaeology and pyramids, museums and haciendas.Japan has beautiful temples, landscapes and constant juxtapositions between old and new. Cities are high tech, yet shacks sometimes squat beside condominiums. Japan 1 3 3 0 2 2 0 9 3 1 0 127,038,937 The ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ is where the past meets the future.Russia has several of the world's greatest museums The Hermitage presents a glitteringly impressive collection. Russia 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 143,934,102 Covering one-eighth of the Earth's inhabited area, Russia’s best known sights are in Moscow and Saint Petersburg.Enjoy the bustle of São Paulo and the energy of Pernambuco, but remember the magnificent Amazon rainforest stands waiting. Brazil 2 3 1 0 1 2 2 0 1 1 0 211,541,325 Famous for its soccer and its Rio carnival, Brazil is the largest country in South America.Straddling the Equator between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, if Indonesia’s tropical forests are too vast for you, Jakarta and Bali will welcome your wallet! Indonesia 2 3 3 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 268,004,670 With 18,110 islands, Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago.From its big cities to its vast plains, from the Rockies to the reservations, the USA never fails to astound and delight.
It has the world’s largest population and superb historical relics - including the world’s longest wall. China is the third most visited country in the world. China 1 2 3 1 1 2 0 9 1 5 0 1,417,263,414 Welcome to the most interesting country on the planet.