The line graph presents data regarding the number of overseas visitors to three distinct regions – the coast, mountains, and lakes – in a European country over a 20-year period, from 1987 to 2007.
Overall, the coast consistently attracted the highest number of visitors throughout the two decades, in contrast to the mountains, which experienced a decline. Notably, the lakes exhibited a remarkable rise in visitor numbers, particularly towards the latter part of the period.
In the initial decade from 1987 to 1997, the coast received the largest influx of visitors, fluctuating between approximately 40,000 and 50,000. The lakes, starting from a modest 10,000 visitors, experienced a substantial increase, tripling to around 40,000 during the same timeframe. Meanwhile, the mountains modestly increased their visitor numbers from 30,000 to about 35,000, maintaining a relative stability amid the changes observed in other areas.
By 2007, the trend for the coast continued to rise steadily, culminating in approximately 70,000 visitors. In contrast, the lakes demonstrated a dramatic surge, reaching a peak of around 80,000 visitors, which notably surpassed the coast in 2002. Conversely, the mountains showed a marked decline, dropping to just under 20,000 visitors by the end of the period. This stark contrast highlights a significant shift in tourist preferences, with the lakes emerging as the most popular destination by the end of the observed timeframe.