The line graph compares various areas of the globe in terms of overseas tourist figures over a span of 15 years from 1990 to 2005.
Overall, it is clear that all five diverse areas saw an increase from 1990 to 2005. We can also see that North America had a higher number of tourists compared to the other regions.
North America reached the highest number of visitors, approximately over 70 million, in 1990. The next highest visited region was Central and Eastern Europe with around 30 million. South-East Asia has welcomed roughly 20 million visitors, indicating the lower numbers compared to its counterparts. South America saw the lowest number of tourists, just under 10 million.
The number of tourists visiting rose sharply in North America and Central and Eastern Europe, and their trend was almost the same, about 90 million tourists in 2005. South-East Asia saw a sharp rise in the number of people visiting, from just over 20 million to 50 million, over the 15 years. Sub-Saharan Africa was attracted by over 20 million tourists, whereas South America’s figure was under 20 million, with the lowest increase over the years given.