▲Located in Oceania, it received only 2,000 visitors in 2016. It has no armed forces, few crimes, and no political parties.

▲This African nation had 24,000 visits in 2015 and was close to reach 74,000 in 2016. It has fantastic beaches.

▲This is the least visited nation in Asia. It had 66,000 visitors in 2016. Its beautiful landscapes attract adventurers and divers.

▲This island located in the Caribbean received about 79,000 visitors in 2016. Some say that many celebrities spend holidays on the island.

▲This densely-populated country had 125,000 visitors in 2016. It has huge tea plantations.

▲This group of islands is sought after by divers. It is located near Madagascar and Mozambique and had approximately 24,000 visitors in 2015.

▲This African country had only 8,000 visits in 2016. Its attractions include Portuguese colonial architecture and beautiful landscapes.

▲This is the least visited country in South America and had about 199,000 visits in 2016. It offers French culture and a cuisine influenced by Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine.

▲Located between Romania and Ukraine, Moldavia had 121,000 visits in 2016. The capital, Chisinau, has medieval and Roman fortresses.

▲Located in Central America, Belize had 386,000 visitors in 2016. Rich in corals, it is highly sought after by divers.

▲The Asian country had approximately 210,000 tourists in 2016. With beautiful scenery, the low number of visitors is perhaps due to the difficulty that the pilots have in landing at the airport.

▲Located in Oceania, this territory had approximately 4,000 visitors in 2016. It is recommended for those who like fishing and diving.

▲This small European country had about 69,000 visits in 2016. Located between Austria and Switzerland, it has a beautiful mountainous landscape.

▲This Middle Eastern nation received about 182,000 visits in 2016. Located between Iraq and Iran, it has beautiful architectural works and Islamic works of art.

▲Situated on the small island of Borneo in Asia, it received approximately 219,000 visitors in 2016. Boat trips and architectural works of Islamic culture are just some of it's attractions.

▲This African nation had about 51,000 visits in 2016. It's inhabitants are passionate about tea.

▲Surrounded by Italian territory, this country had 60,000 visits in 2016. It has a historical center dating from the 18th century.

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Finding a new country to visit involves several factors. You must consider whether you prefer the cold or the heat, countryside or beach, what your budget is, the touristic places of interest and the currency used in your destination, as well as its safety and security.

Some people choose based on which destinations are most popular. But why not choose one of the least visited countries in the world? The online edition of 'The Telegraph' published an article which reveals the destinations least visited by tourists.

The writers consulted data from the World Tourism Organization, an agency of the United Nations. Interestingly, some of the countries on the list have fantastic scenery and may even surprise those who thought they already knew the best tourist destinations.

Click on the gallery and consider whether the least visited countries in the world deserve a visit.