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 Eastern Asia. Its capital is Pyongyang. It is currently ruled by the Juche leader Kim Jong-Un, who inherited the title from his father, Kim Jong-Il, who in turn inherited it from his father, Kim Il-Sung.... 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, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing 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. South Korea claims... read more

4. Norway

   

   Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a sovereign and unitary monarchy in Northern Europe whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, plus the island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard.... 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, officially the Republic of Cuba, is a sovereign state comprising the island of Cuba as well as Isla de la Juventud and several minor archipelagos.

7. Iran

   

   Iran, also known as Persia, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a sovereign state in Western Asia. The capital city is Tehran, and the major city is also Tehran. The country's official language is Persian.

   Iran is home to one of the world's oldest civilizations, beginning with the formation... 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 (est. 1143), officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country located mostly on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, bordered to the west and south by the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and east by Spain. Its territory also includes... 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 states. The other two, Alaska and Hawaii, are located to the northwest and south of the contiguous states, respectively. The United States declared its independence from... 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.... 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 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. New Zealand's capital city 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 an area of 7,617,930 square kilometres (2,941,300 sq mi), Australia is the largest country by area in Oceania and... 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. Scotland 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 the Malaysian 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 districts... read more

20. United Arab Emirates

    

    The United Arab Emirates, or simply the Emirates, is a country in Western Asia (the Middle East). It is located at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula and shares borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia, while having 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 under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.... read more

22. Morocco

    

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

23. Ireland

    

    Formed as a republic in 1922 following the Irish War of Independence, Ireland is a small country with a population of roughly 5 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, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Ecuador to the 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 (Italian: Repubblica Italiana) is a sovereign state and unitary parliamentary republic in south-central Europe.

    Italy covers an area of 301,338 km². With almost 62 million inhabitants, it's the third most populous EU member state. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Italy shares... read more

26. South Sudan

    

    South Sudan, officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country in northeastern Africa that gained its independence from Sudan in 2011. Its current 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... 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.