10. Djibouti: 63,000 tourists
Northeast of Africa, and on the Gulf of Aden at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, lies Djibouti. French soldiers based in the country take over the town on the weekends and it can get pretty rowdy to those unaccustomed. If that’s not your bag, take in attractions like Day Forest National Park, where bird-watching is a big hit, or Lake Abbe, for volcanoes, hot springs and lakes.
11. Comoros: 21,000 tourists
Since gaining its independence from France in 1975, there have been twenty coups or attempted coups on Comoros. With just 800,000 living on the island nation, 21,000 visitors join the ranks for a little while south-east of Africa, to take in all this country has to offer. Those itching for nature-infused travel get their fill with sites like the protected Moheli Marine Park, where one can take in the majesty of green sea turtles, and the volcano Mount Karthala.
12. Federated States of Micronesia: 35,000 tourists
Here’s a mouthful: The independent and sovereign island nation of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and a United States associated states, scattered across the Western Pacific Ocean, sees around 35,000 tourists per year. If you’re planning to fly there, the only airlines that make the trip are United’s Island Hopper service and Nauru’s Our Airline. Made up of four states (Kosrae, Chuuk, Yap and Pohnpei) it is often confused with Micronesia, which is the sub-region of Oceania that includes Nauru, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands and Palau. When you finally arrive be sure to take in the gems, including vast coral reefs and the Leluh Ruins.
