The line graph illustrates information about the changes in international tourism arrivals in five different parts of the world, namely North America, Central and Eastern Europe, South-East Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South America, over the period from 1990 to 2005.
Overall, it is immediately apparent that tourism in North America experienced the most substantial increase, whereas South America showed a noticeable decline. Meanwhile, Central and Eastern Europe, South-East Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa tourism increased moderately.
Turning to the details, North America initially stood at approximatly 70 million in 1990 and rose steadily, reaching around 82 million in 2000. The figure declined slightly, eventually reaching around 80 million by the end of the period. In contrast, tourism in Central and Eastern Europe began at about 30 million in 1990 and surged dramatically, rising to around 80 million by 2005. Although there were minor fluctuations, the overall pattern will remained upward.
With regarding to South-East Asia, the figure started at around 20 million in 1990 and increased steadily during the following years. However, after 2000 onwards, it rose sharply, eventually finishing at roughly 50 million by 2005. Similarly, tourism in Sub-Saharan Africa began at around 10 million in 1990 and climbed steadily throughout the timeframe, before reaching apporixmately 15 million by end of the period. Finally, South-America began at about 5 million in 1990 and surpassed Sub-Saharan Africa in 1995, before increased gradually, reaching 20 million by 2005.