Band 7+: The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in European country between 1987 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph illustrates the fluctuations in the number of tourists visiting three distinct locations within a European country from 1987 to 2007.

Overall, the coastal regions attracted the highest number of visitors, followed by the mountainous areas and the lakes. While the number of tourists increased overall, there was a decline in visitors to the lakes by the end of the period.

Initially, in 1987, the coast welcomed approximately 40,000 tourists, significantly surpassing the lakes, which saw only 10,000 visitors. By 2000, both the coastal and lakeside areas experienced growth, reaching 50,000 visitors each by 2000. However, the number of visitors to the lakes declined to 30,000 by 2007, while the coastal regions continued to see a steady increase, reaching 60,000 visitors.

In contrast, the mountainous areas started with a lower number of 20,000 visitors in 1987. However, the mountains witnessed a steady increase over the years, with the number of tourists reaching 35,000 in 2007, showcasing a continuous upward trend in visitor numbers despite starting from a lower baseline.