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Travelling

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The world's most touristy
countries
France
This European country is widely known for its variety of tourist destinations and is the
most visited country in the world. Paris, Strasbourg, Alsace, and Lyon are the main
cities that attract tourists.
Spai
n A destination that makes Europe feel tropical, this country relies heavily on
tourism, which accounts for 11% of its annual GDP. Spain combines the comfort
of European travel with the magnificent beaches of the Atlantic and
Mediterranean Sea
USA
Cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami and Honolulu are
among the most popular destinations, while natural wonders such as the Grand
Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, the icebergs of Alaska and the beaches of
Florida are some of the best in the world

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French attractions
Eiffel Tower
For some, the Eiffel Tower is a symbol of France, without which it is simply
impossible to imagine this country. For others, however, the tower is an
eyesore on Paris and overly touted by mass culture, tour guides, and
couples in love.
Arc de Triomphe
One of the architectural dominants of the ChampsElysées is the famous Arc de Triomphe. The construction
was commissioned by Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, who
wanted to erect a monument to his many military victories.

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Spanish attractions
Aqueduct
In the Spanish city of Segovia, in Western Europe, a giant aqueduct
is perfectly preserved. Its construction supposedly dates back to the
first century B.C. As part of a multi-kilometer water pipeline, it was
used for its intended purpose until 1884.
Segovia Alcázar
Alcázar is the name given to fortresses and
palaces in Portugal and Spain, and the word is
literally translated from Arabic as "fortress".

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American attractions
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is one of the symbols of New York City and one
of the most famous sculptures on Earth. It is located on the island of
the same name (Liberty Island) at the entrance to the port of New York
and New Jersey. The huge neoclassical copper monument is 46
meters high, but together with the pedestal it rises 93 meters above the
ground
The Empire State Building
The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world until
1970. Its height from base to roof was 373 meters, and if you
include the antenna - 443 meters. It is currently the 2nd tallest
building in New York City and the 3rd tallest in the United States.
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