Top 10 Countries to Visit Before You Die

1. Croatia

   

   Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, gained independence in 1991 and is located at the crossroads of Central Europe, Southeast Europe, and the Mediterranean. Its capital city is Zagreb, and it is a member of the European Union and NATO. Croatia was formerly part of Yugoslavia during the Cold... read more

2. North Korea

   

   The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea, is a country in East Asia. Its capital is Pyongyang. It is led by Kim Jong Un, who succeeded his father, Kim Jong Il, in 2011. Kim Jong Il had succeeded his father, Kim Il Sung, in 1994.... read more

   North Korea won't remain in its current state forever, and it is surprisingly a great country to visit. It may feel intimidating, and the propaganda can be overwhelming, but this country has been untouched for so long that it offers a truly unique travel experience. It certainly should be visited before you die.

3. South Korea

   

   South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia that constitutes the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and shares a land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan, known in South... read more

4. Norway

   

   Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a sovereign and unitary monarchy in Northern Europe. Its territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, along with the island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard. Oslo is the capital, and Norwegian is the official language... read more

5. Japan

   

   Japan is an island country in East Asia in the Pacific Ocean. It lies off the eastern coast of the Asian mainland, east of China, Korea, and Russia, and stretches from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and near Taiwan in the southwest.... read more

   Japan is great. Why? Japan has never been colonized, so once you get there, it feels like a New World.

   If I had to describe Japan in one sentence, I would say it is 10 years ahead of us in terms of technology.

6. Cuba

   

   Cuba is officially known as the Republic of Cuba. It is a sovereign state comprising the island of Cuba and Isla de la Juventud. It also includes several minor archipelagos.

7. Iran

   

   Iran, also known as Persia and officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a sovereign state in Western Asia. Its capital and largest city is Tehran, and its official language is Persian.

   Iran is home to one of the world's oldest civilizations, beginning with the formation of the Elamite kingdoms... read more

8. Sierra Leone

   

   Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa. Its capital and largest city is Freetown. The country is known for its diverse landscapes, ranging from sandy beaches to lush rainforests, and has experienced significant economic growth since the end of its civil war... read more

9. Portugal

   

   Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country located mostly on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. Its independence dates to the 12th century, with 1143 commonly cited as a foundational year. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, bordered to the west and south by the... read more

10. USA

    

    The United States of America, or the U.S.A. for short, is a federal republic composed of 50 states. Forty-eight of them are contiguous. The other two, Alaska and Hawaii, are located northwest and southwest of the contiguous states, respectively. The United States declared its independence from Great... read more

    The US is a great place to visit. It deserves a higher ranking.

    Do it to see the most spectacular scenery in the world.

    Should be number one.

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    Bhutan

    

    Bhutan, officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked country in South Asia at the eastern end of the Himalayas. It is bordered by China to the north and India to the south. Nepal and Bangladesh are located near Bhutan but do not share a land border with it.... read more

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    Pakistan

    

    Pakistan was established in 1947 and is located in South Asia. Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan. Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar are other major cities. Urdu and English are the official languages of Pakistan. The world's second-highest peak (K2) and ninth-highest peak (Nanga Parbat) are located... read more

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13. New Zealand

    

    New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is situated 1,500 kilometres (900 miles) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 miles) south of the Pacific island territories of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. New Zealand's capital is Wellington... read more

14. Australia

    

    Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. With a land area of 7,688,287 square kilometres (2,968,464 sq mi), Australia is the largest country by area in Oceania... read more

    I love the beaches and all the iconic places. I live in Australia.

    In parts, it snows. In other parts, it's really sunny, and some areas have a lot of rainforest.

    I love the beaches and the icons. It's a lovely place to go to.

15. Scotland

    

    Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and covers the northern third of the island of Great Britain. It is the most mountainous and least densely populated country in the United Kingdom. Its landscape features rugged highlands, deep lochs, and a long, irregular coastline.

16. Peru

    

    Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America, bordered by Colombia and Ecuador to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the southeast, Chile to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Peru is widely known as the heartland of the Inca civilization, with the ancient... read more

17. Denmark

    

    Denmark is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It is the most populous and politically central constituent of the Kingdom of Denmark, a constitutionally unitary state that includes the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland in the North Atlantic Ocean. European Denmark is the southernmost... read more

18. Greece

    

    Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the southern tip of the Balkans and is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

    Greece shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey... read more

19. Malaysia

    

    Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country occupying part of the Malay Peninsula and part of the island of Borneo. It is known for its beaches, rainforests, and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences.

    The sprawling capital, Kuala Lumpur, is home to colonial buildings, busy shopping... read more

20. United Arab Emirates

    

    The United Arab Emirates, or simply the Emirates, is a country in Western Asia, also known as the Middle East. It is located at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula and shares land borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia, as well as maritime borders in the Persian Gulf with Qatar and Iran.... read more

21. Philippines

    

    The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. It is situated in the western Pacific Ocean and consists of around 7,641 islands, broadly categorized into three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.... read more

22. Morocco

    

    Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and it has land borders with Algeria to the east and the disputed territory of Western Sahara to the south.... read more

23. Ireland

    

    Ireland became independent as the Irish Free State in 1922 following the Irish War of Independence. It formally became a republic in 1949. The country has a population of roughly five million.

    Unicorns, fairies, leprechauns. When Irish eyes are smiling, it's like a spring morning.

    With a lilt of Irish laughter, you can hear the angels sing. How they sing.

24. Costa Rica

    

    Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. It also shares a maritime border with Ecuador south of Cocos Island.... read more

    Look at pictures of Costa Rica and you'll see just what a beautiful country it is.

    The people are also quite friendly. Fishing is great, and the place is very green and eco-friendly.

25. Italy

    

    Italy, officially the Italian Republic (Italian: Repubblica Italiana), is a sovereign state and unitary parliamentary republic in south-central Europe.

    Italy covers an area of about 301,340 km². With nearly 59 million inhabitants, it's the third-most-populous EU member state. Located in the heart... read more

26. South Sudan

    

    South Sudan, officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country in East Africa that gained its independence from Sudan in 2011. Its capital is Juba, which is also its largest city. It is bordered to the east by Ethiopia, to the north by Sudan, to the west by the Central African Republic... read more

27. Mexico

    

    Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a federal republic located in North America. The country is situated between the U.S. and Central America, and is known for its Pacific and Gulf of Mexico beaches and its diverse landscape of mountains, deserts, and jungles. It's also home to a massive... read more