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Most Visited Countries by JetPunkers

Over 49,000 JetPunk users have filled out a map of countries they have lived in or visited. Which countries were marked by the highest percentage of users?
As of 6 August 2023
Quiz by cuotak
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Last updated: August 6, 2023
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First submittedSeptember 9, 2017
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Average score81.0%
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Country
53.9
France
53.2
United States
51.0
United Kingdom
47.4
Germany
45.6
Italy
44.4
Spain
31.2
Netherlands
%
Country
30.8
Austria
29.4
Belgium
27.5
Switzerland
27.4
Canada
26.1
Greece
24.0
Czech Republic
22.3
Poland
%
Country
19.7
Portugal
19.6
Vatican City
18.8
Denmark
18.4
Croatia
17.9
Turkey
17.6
Sweden
17.0
Mexico
102 Recent Comments
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Level 73
Jun 6, 2019
Sweden but no norway? I wonder why, while you are up there you might aswell visit the neighbours.
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Level 92
Jun 6, 2019
While I agree, there is a very simple explanation. Copenhagen is a hop, skip and jump from Sweden. So you get a lot of cross travel between the two. Getting to Norway from any major city in Sweden is a lot more difficult.
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Level 67
Jun 6, 2019
Norway is also crazy expensive. Not that the rest of Scandinavia is cheap, but I blew through my travel budget in Norway really quickly and didn't do anything extravagant while I was there. I imagine people close enough to Norway to travel there might do the math and reason a cheaper trip to Germany, Netherlands, etc. might be a better option.
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Level 73
Jul 1, 2024
good points
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Level 44
Mar 16, 2025
yeah i went on a day trip to malmo(sweden) from copenhagen
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Level 62
Apr 18, 2025
I am a (displeased) American at the moment and this is not a defensive comment. I have traveled quite a lot but for many people foreign travel is financially unattainable. The US is very big and there are numerous places that are fashioned on Europe: Pettit, Iowa modeled on Holland, St. Augustine, Florida on Malaga, Spain and many more. Travelling within Europe is the near-equivalent of travelling in the US. Travelling the US interstate is easy, drive from Maine to Ohio and you've visited 4 other states (all speaking English, same currency). Unfortunately, this does contribute to the...I'll call it arrogance of many US citizens, let alone constraining their cultural experience. Personally, I'm researching warm climate places to retire and many considerations are in Europe, suggestions accepted!
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Level 74
Jun 6, 2019
So users are either from the US or UK? Makes sense because it's an english language site. Then it makes sense that Brits travel around Europe while USA citizens...stay in the US.
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Level 67
Jun 6, 2019
Or, and hear me out here: US citizens travel to all kinds of different countries, including in Europe, and the combination of Americans and Europeans traveling to European countries means those countries skew toward the top? You know, a+b > a? How many different people are going to fail to understand that "most visited countries" is not the same as "the only countries people visit"?
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Level 73
Jul 1, 2024
No this website is used by people from all over the world. It is not only accessible to people living in the UK or US
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Level 57
Feb 26, 2025
If you look at some of the other languages on this site they have large communities too, especially French
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Level 62
Jun 6, 2019
Honestly, I'm fairly surprised that the US is as low as it is - I would've expected more than 64% of users to have been to the US at some point in their lives.
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Level 65
Sep 26, 2021
Maybe, everyvoby arent Americans. The world doesnt turn around USA... ;)
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Level 63
Mar 7, 2025
Down to 53% now, I wonder if something happened since 2019 to reduce it's popularity as a destination?
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Level 52
Apr 4, 2025
yeah, covid-19 happened
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Level 44
Mar 16, 2025
personally the US isnt particularly attractive and it's crazily expensive to get there for most of us europeans
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Level 66
Jun 6, 2019
Could there be a complete list?
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Level 81
Jun 7, 2019
Yeah it's called the Countries of the World Quiz.
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Level 71
Jun 7, 2019
I guessed Vatican and forgot Italy... HOW!?
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Level 66
Sep 26, 2021
You probably typed "Vatican", but didn't type "Italy".
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Level 79
Aug 7, 2023
🤯🤯🤯
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Level 36
Jun 7, 2019
Okay I'm possibly one of the very few Indians on this site. Feels weird.
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Level 73
Jul 1, 2024
I think not everyone might select their home country. As it does not feel like you are visiting (which is what the map ask for, unlike this quiz which adds "have lived" besides just visiting). They might just think about places they went on holiday to.
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Level 48
Jun 7, 2019
I've only been in 4 countries so far, due to living in a not-so-rich family. I'm planning on reaching the 100 country mark eventually though! Does anyone have any suggestions regarding some less-visited countries?
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Level 81
Jun 7, 2019
My personal favorite less-often-visited countries include Israel, Ethiopia, Georgia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Lebanon, and Ukraine. I also loved Egypt, Thailand, Russia, Hong Kong and Japan, though, while none of those countries appear in the above rankings they all receive over 5 million tourists annually so I don't think I would call them "less-visited."

You do not have to be rich to travel! This is a common misconception. When I talk about my experiences traveling I'm always perplexed that people think that I'm bragging about being wealthy and living extravagantly. I'm not. I met people in my travels who were coming from modest families from Colombia, Trinidad, the Philippines, Sudan, Iraq, and many other places. I met people who were traveling for less than $250 a year or for free, and who had been doing this for years. Google things like shoestring travel, global nomads, Couchsurfing, food saving, workaway, rideshare, busking, hostelworld, etc. if you want to know how.

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Level 58
Sep 28, 2021
and there he is again bragging about how many countries he's been to YAWN
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Level 81
Feb 27, 2022
it's truly impressive how absolutely some people can miss the point. Is it a talent? A genetic condition? Anyway, thank you SO MUCH for chiming in I'm sure that everyone was on the edge of their seat waiting to hear what you had to contribute. And you did not disappoint with your insightful, valuable, worthwhile and in no way self indulgent commentary! Bravo, sir! You are an example to us all.
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Level 62
Oct 19, 2022
Kalbahamut, the king of paragraph-long comments
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Level 83
Oct 29, 2023
one problem I can identify with your suggestions for cheap travel is that they'd probably only be safe for a man
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Level 68
Nov 7, 2023
It's pretty hard to find cheap ways of travelling to other countries when you live in NZ!
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Level 68
Nov 7, 2023
(which is why NZers are quite well-travelled - if you can afford to get out of there, you make the most of it and go for a couple of years!)
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Level 53
Jun 7, 2019
Most of these countries look like they are on the same Contiki tour that goes through Europe. Not that I've been on it, but have some friends that did.
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Level 73
Jul 1, 2024
username checks out ;)
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Level 44
Mar 16, 2025
ngl I've been to most of these countries separately or for multiple times, not much people could do that many countries on one trip unless their sole purpose is to tick countries off their list
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Level 58
Aug 23, 2019
Why does it still say 'Czech Republic' instead of 'Czechia'?

It even felt a little weird to spell out 'Czech Republic' again...

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Level 65
May 26, 2021
Czech Republic is its official name but I use Czechia in the Countries Of The World quiz because it is quicker anyway Czech Republic is its official name
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Level 61
Sep 4, 2019
Woah! You guys need to visit Eastern Hemisphere. I was shocked not to see Japan, China, India, Egypt, Saudi in the list.
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Level 62
Oct 19, 2022
Saudi Arabia? I would be surprised if they were on the list.
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Level 76
Dec 8, 2022
Saudiarabia is one of the most visited countries in the world. However for non-Muslims, who presumably make up the majority of the visitors to Jetpunk, the country was closed for tourism for many years. Chances are if you are from Europe or North America, you have not been to Saudiarabia. (There are always exceptions)
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Level 37
Sep 28, 2019
I tried Ukraine and North Korea.
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Level 63
Aug 17, 2020
To see yourself fail miserably?
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Level 65
May 26, 2021
who wants to go to North Korea?
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Level 43
Mar 9, 2020
I think more people should visit Romania. It's an interesting country.
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Level 47
Mar 18, 2020
You're telling me that 23% of people on here have been to the Vatican? The Catholic Church much really be good at attracting all that tourist money.
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Level 84
Aug 6, 2023
Entry to Vatican and the biggest church is free, no need to spend anything.
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Level 73
Jul 1, 2024
no, the percentage is just for the people that filled in the map.
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Level 51
Apr 9, 2020
I tried Asian countries China,India and for some reason even Uzbekistan
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Level 68
Aug 8, 2023
Nice one!
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Level 85
Sep 7, 2020
Sometimes in Western Europe we get from some people an anti American snobbery that American people don't travel , I always answer this by saying cost is a factor and also why would you need to leave the usa you can ski in Colorado get tropical in Florida / Hawaii see the desert in the South west mountains ,wilderness, big cities , musical history native history etc without leaving your country. I'm European by the way .
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Level 30
Dec 12, 2020
When one city less than half a kilometer big gets more visitors than 183 other countries
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Level 68
Sep 26, 2021
Rome is one of the most visited cities in the world.
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Level 51
Feb 1, 2021
Vatican City? BRUH
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Level 50
Feb 5, 2021
Please update the quiz :)
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Level 46
Apr 9, 2021
I haven't visited any country in top 9...
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Level 44
Mar 16, 2025
haha you're from czech republic and haven't visited any of those?
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Level 54
Apr 26, 2021
Wow no australia
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Level 65
May 26, 2021
Vatican City is on here? Wow
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Level 21
Sep 26, 2021
The fact that 18 countries are from europe
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Level 48
Sep 27, 2021
a lot of Jetpunkers are european , therefore they visit what is near them , I'm from Asia and most of the countries I visited are in Asia
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Level 74
Feb 22, 2022
If you are not from Europe and are doing a tour there, you can visit plenty of countries in a few weeks...If you went to North America for a few weeks holiday, you'd probably only visit or 3 countries at most...if you live in Europe, it would be quite common to visit multiple nearby countries every year
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Level 60
Sep 26, 2021
I have visited 5 countries. 3 on this list. 1 of them I cant put on my map because Jetpunk has no way to select overseas territories so I cant select Bermuda :(
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Level 65
Mar 24, 2022
So far, I've been to 2 of these.
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Level 79
Jul 13, 2022
also known as the schengen area quiz
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Level 62
Oct 19, 2022
The largest country isn’t on this list, but the smallest is.
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Level 62
Feb 22, 2023
Update?
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Level 74
May 6, 2023
What about a least visited quiz?
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Level 32
May 29, 2023
lol
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Level 88
Aug 6, 2023
Kind of surprised not to find Ireland on this list... seriously, more people have visited Vatican City than Ireland?
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Level 71
Aug 6, 2023
Ireland is a little out of the way, so I'm assuming that's why it isn't visited so frequently.
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Level 63
Aug 6, 2023
I wonder how many Vatican City-ers actually went there and how many just put it for fun.
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Level 79
Aug 7, 2023
there's NO way 20% of all users on this site have been to that tiny little parking lot. NO WAY
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Level 90
Aug 7, 2023
It is believable if 45% have visited Italy. The Vatican number is about 42% of the Italy number. That makes sense. Except for nearby Europeans, most people visiting Italy probably go to Rome. Why not wander over to the Vatican while you are there? (Full disclosure: that's why I went there.)
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Level 73
Jul 1, 2024
indeed, because the percentage refers just to the people that actually filled in the map. As mentioned at the top about 50k people. Not everyone that has ever used this site has filled it out.
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Level 48
Aug 7, 2023
How have more people been to the VATICAN CITY than MEXICO?!??????????!!!!!???!!?
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Level 69
Nov 2, 2023
What incentives are there to go to Mexico? I assume there are some cool cultural ruins. I'll choose a more stable country for a beach visit/general lethargy.
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Level 85
Aug 7, 2023
The fact that people struggle to understand how much easier and cheaper it is for Europeans to go by car/bus/train to neighbouring countries within Europe even for a weekend trip than do a full vacation on another continent...
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Level 59
Aug 7, 2023
Let's commonly admit that this quiz is the only real answer to "What's the best country of the world ?"

And please don't talk about the second place ; the leaderboard is probably rigged right after the first place......... :D

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Level 61
Aug 14, 2023
Wtf, definetely not. People tend to travel to places are closer to them and most jetpunkers are from Europe or USA.

Most japonese will choose to travel aroung asia or oceania before europe. Most argentinans will choose Brazil before Eruope. Thats simply a matter of cost and distance

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Level 90
Aug 7, 2023
My Croatia is here...yeah
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Level 68
Aug 8, 2023
I guess I just have to make the most of holidays within New Zealand and Australia (until I retire and can visit Asia and Europe). Life is pretty good!
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Level 70
Aug 11, 2023
Everything that's been said about how easy it is to travel within Europe is true (relatively close, not as expensive as other travels, no need for a VISA...). However, I still wouldn't compare it to travel within US States, as there is a greater cultural and especially linguistic barrier between many European countries. While most of my European friends have travelled extensively, I also know several French people who'd rather go to Canada than to Spain or Italy, because they're afraid of the language barrier. I'm sure there are also lots of people of the US, among those who can afford it, who don't travel because of the language barrier.
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Level 61
Aug 14, 2023
I dont think the language barrier feels as strong to most of the world as it feels to americans. Itsnot that of a big deal, I traveled to russia when I was young and could only speak portuguese and an OK english and the trip was wonderful.

I mean, obviously people get excited to travel somewhere you can speak the language, so makes sense french wanting to visit canada, but I really doubt french people would avoid travelling to italy bc of the language

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Level 70
Nov 3, 2023
Some definitely do!
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Level 86
Aug 11, 2023
I would've visited more countries by now, but the judge made the sentences consecutive instead of concurrent.
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Level 84
Aug 17, 2023
Too Euro-centric.
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Level 67
Sep 11, 2023
Lacking Latin America except Mexico, Australia&NZ, and Asia expect Turkey
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Level 51
Nov 2, 2023
Not a single country in Asia. wow
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Level 50
Nov 2, 2023
21/21 first try, idk why but cool !
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Level 69
Nov 2, 2023
What are the archetypical Euro family vacations? (for English speakers)

I can group these by (UK//Portugal/Spain/France/Lowlands/Nordic). Are international car road trips popular? Or does train/plane make the logistics & fees easier?

I'm a little confused about how to group Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Poland, and Croatia.

I know of "dozen countries in 24 hours" types of trips.

I'm a little surprised to see the absence of Japan, China, SK, UAE, Russia, and maybe the Philippines or Thailand.

I was thinking of their aviation & languages. I'm guessing Russia has visa/language challenges. And maybe a lack of tourist industry due to distance + climate? No desire to go all the way to Moscow, just for Moscow?

I would've thought there'd be more SEA; something like Bangkok>KL>Singapore>Hanoi>Manila. Maybe it is too overwhelming to try to plan that with the language barriers. Same for Tokyo>Seoul>Vladivostok>Shanghai/Beijing.

There's only so much time & money. And easier trips to make.

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Level 70
Nov 4, 2023
road trips can be a nightmare in Europe because petrol is stupidly expensive and tolls can double that price in some countries *cough cough France*. You can fly to most any European capital return for under 100 euros if you just have a regular backpack
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Level 68
Nov 2, 2023
Vatican City here is such a funny result. Obviously statistically it makes sense that of the ~45% of people who have lived or visited Italy, many would have gone to Rome and therefore the Vatican, but it just never crossed my mind until after the quiz. Very weird to see it up here with much much bigger tourist destinations like France or Spain.
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Level 58
Nov 3, 2023
It's clear by the comments that most people can't read. It clearly states "lived or visited" so it would be weird if Caribbean countries were on this list with such small populations. Yes, Vatican City is on the list but that's because it's a very popular tourist destination within Europe and easy to travel to in comparison to the Caribbean.
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Level 81
Dec 11, 2023
Why would Caribbean countries be any different from the Vatican? They're also popular tourist destinations.
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Level 68
Nov 20, 2023
Would it be possible to have this quiz with exceptions of Europe, and potentially North America, as a side quiz?
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Level 57
May 23, 2024
Where did you get these statistics? I'd love to see them.
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Level 69
Aug 4, 2024
I've just gotten back from my overseas trip, now the quiz needs updating.
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Level 20
Aug 6, 2024
Same.
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Level 75
Aug 18, 2024
Really more France them the US?

I know JetPunk had a big spike of French Visiters but still.

Also i realize that its also travellers to France.

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Level 44
Sep 19, 2024
I've been to 9 of these!
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Level 58
Dec 19, 2024
There are all countries I've been in my live lol
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Level 48
Mar 10, 2025
Wow, no Costa Rica?

You all are missing out.

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Level 46
Mar 19, 2025
Great quiz. I've been to 2 of those: US, and Turkey. Additionally, I've also been to Turkmenistan!
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Level 70
Apr 16, 2025
Would love to fill out the survey, but perhaps it is closed?