Country: France
Location: Western Europe
Population: 65.43 million (2011)
Capitol City: Paris
Tourism Industry Revenue: $53,845 (US$ million)
Number of Visitors (2011): 79,500
Popular Events: Tour de France, Cannes Film Festival.
Olympic Games Host History:
Paris, France host of Summer Olympics 1900 (May 14, 1900 - October 28, 1900) and Summer Olympics 1924 (May 4, 1924 - July 27, 1924)
Grenoble, France host of Winter Olympics 1968 (February 6, 1968 - February 18, 1968)
Albertville, France host of Winter Olympics 1992 (February 8, 1992 - February 23, 1992)
In 2011, nearly 79 million people visited France. France is ranked as the number one top world tourist destination. Paris is the most visited city in the world.France's tourism industry flourishes and helps to boost the economy. This country boasts many great wonders and popular tourist attractions, with 37 sites listed on UNESCO's World Heritage list. Some of those popular sites on the list are the Bourges Cathedral, Amiens Cathedral, Palace and Park of Versailles, and Paris, Banks of the Seine. France's economy is the sector that benefits the most from the amount of tourists that visit the country each year. With all they have to offer, it's no wonder that many people are dying to visit this country. The way their tourism industry is operating now, I believe that this country will continue to improve and increase the number of tourists that visit.
Location: Western Europe
Population: 65.43 million (2011)
Capitol City: Paris
Tourism Industry Revenue: $53,845 (US$ million)
Number of Visitors (2011): 79,500
Popular Events: Tour de France, Cannes Film Festival.
Olympic Games Host History:
Paris, France host of Summer Olympics 1900 (May 14, 1900 - October 28, 1900) and Summer Olympics 1924 (May 4, 1924 - July 27, 1924)
Grenoble, France host of Winter Olympics 1968 (February 6, 1968 - February 18, 1968)
Albertville, France host of Winter Olympics 1992 (February 8, 1992 - February 23, 1992)
In 2011, nearly 79 million people visited France. France is ranked as the number one top world tourist destination. Paris is the most visited city in the world.France's tourism industry flourishes and helps to boost the economy. This country boasts many great wonders and popular tourist attractions, with 37 sites listed on UNESCO's World Heritage list. Some of those popular sites on the list are the Bourges Cathedral, Amiens Cathedral, Palace and Park of Versailles, and Paris, Banks of the Seine. France's economy is the sector that benefits the most from the amount of tourists that visit the country each year. With all they have to offer, it's no wonder that many people are dying to visit this country. The way their tourism industry is operating now, I believe that this country will continue to improve and increase the number of tourists that visit.