The provided image contains a line graph illustrating the number of annual visits to Australia by overseas residents from 1975 to 2005, and a table detailing the country of origin for these visitors in 1975 and 2005.
The line graph shows a steady increase in visits to Australia over the 30-year period. In 1975, the number of visits was approximately 10 million. This figure rose consistently, reaching around 15 million in 1980, 20 million in 1985, and further escalating to about 25 million by 1990. By 2000, the total visits surpassed 30 million, finally reaching around 35 million in 2005, indicating a significant upward trend.
The table provides a breakdown of visitors by country of origin for the years 1975 and 2005. In 1975, South Korea accounted for 2.9 million visitors, Japan for 3.2 million, China for 0.3 million, and the USA for 0.4 million. Britain contributed 0.9 million, and Europe accounted for 1.1 million, bringing the total to 8.8 million.
By 2005, there were substantial shifts in the origin of visitors. South Korea saw an increase to 8.1 million visitors, while Japan’s contribution significantly rose to 12.0 million, making it the largest source of visitors. China experienced a remarkable surge, reaching 0.8 million visitors, and the USA also saw a notable increase to 1.1 million. Visits from Britain and Europe also grew, reaching 2.9 million and 4.5 million respectively. The overall total number of visitors in 2005 was 30.4 million, reflecting the trend shown in the line graph.
In summary, Australia witnessed a substantial increase in overseas visitors between 1975 and 2005, with Japan and South Korea emerging as the dominant source countries by 2005, while other regions also contributed to the overall growth.