Top 10 least-visited countries in the world, perfect for tranquil getaways

According to the UNWTO, Tuvalu receives fewer than 4,000 visitors each year. — AFP

If you dream of spending your vacation on a deserted beach, you might need to be prepared to travel to the far-flung Pacific, since the world’s largest ocean is home to some of the least-visited countries on the planet.

From beaches covered with towels laid out by tourists on the Spanish coast, to the snaking queue of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, or the procession of tourists tramping around the ramparts in Dubrovnik, Croatia, crowds are not only detrimental to the environment and the local population, but also to the experience of visitors themselves.