Band 7+: The graph below gives information about international tourist arrivals in five countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph compares the number of international tourists visiting five countries – Brazil, Egypt, Malaysia, France and the USA – between 1995 and 2010.

Overall, all countries saw an increase in visitor numbers over the period, although the scale of growth varied significantly. France and the USA consistently attracted far more tourists than the other nations, while Brazil and Egypt remained the least visited.

In 1995, France received just over 70 million tourists, making it the leading destination, followed closely by the USA at around 60 million. Both countries experienced steady growth, with France rising to nearly 90 million by 2010, while the USA ended the period at around 80 million.

Malaysia also showed a notable upward trend. It began with roughly 30 million visitors in 1995, jumped to about 60 million by 2000, and continued to grow more gradually, reaching just under 70 million in 2010.

By contrast, Brazil and Egypt started at much lower levels – about 5 million and 10 million respectively. Both countries grew slowly but consistently, finishing at around 15 million for Brazil and approaching 20 million for Egypt in the final year.