In this piece, we will take a look at the five best countries for Americans to visit. For more countries, head on over to 25 Best Countries for Americans to Visit.
5. Republic of India
12 Month USD Gains: 7.81%
The Republic of India is one of the most populous and largest economies in the world. It is also one of the world’s largest countries in terms of landmass. India’s rich history, dating back hundreds of years to the Hindu kings and the historic Mughal Empire provide the country with numerous visiting sites. One of these is the Taj Mahal which is officially a World Wonder.
4. Kingdom of Sweden
12 Month USD Gains: 10.35%
The Kingdom of Sweden, commonly called Sweden, is a prosperous Europan Nordic country with a $684 billion GDP. Sweden is also one of the safest countries in the world to visit for tourists. The country is known for its vibrant pop music scene, and iconic forests and lakes. Additionally, Sweden’s medieval towns are among some of the most underrated tourist destinations in a world that is mostly obsessed with beaches and museums.
3. State of Israel
12 Month USD Gains: 11.46%
The State of Israel is the only democracy and the only Jewish state in the Middle East. It is also one of the most prosperous nations in the world, with a $496 billion GDP and a GDP per capita of $52,173. Israel also has one of the oldest histories in the world, with the presence of civilization dating back thousands of years in the country. This lends it a variety of archaeological sites, historic sites, museums, and religious sites.
2. Australia
12 Month USD Gains: 11.94%
Australia is one of the largest countries in the world in terms of landmass and also one of the most prosperous when it comes to GDP. At the same time, most of the country is sparsely populated, with large chunks of its population present in urbanized areas such as Sydney and Melbourne. However, Australia’s large land mass lends it no shortage of beaches, mountains, or other adventure tourism sites. It is also one of the most ecologically diverse regions in the world.
1. Republic of Colombia
12 Month USD Gains: 21.50%
The Republic of Colombia is a South American country with a small presence in North America as well. It is also linked to the cradle of civilization, which lends it a history that dates back tens of thousands of years. Colombia has a $940 billion GDP and an $18,225 GDP per capita. Cartagena City in Colombia is a U.N. World Heritage site, and the country also has several ecological sites that continue to fascinate visitors every year. Not to mention, a strong U.S. dollar goes a long way in Colombia.
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