Band 9: The line graph shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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

Overall, the coast and the mountains witnessed increases over a 20-year period, while lake visitors rose substantially then dropped sharply in 2002. By 2007, the coast attracted the most foreign tourists, followed by the lakes and the mountains.

Initially, the coast was the most popular tourist destination at approximately 40000 visitors, followed by the mountains and lakes at 20000 and 10000 visitors, respectively. Foreigners visiting the coast declined slightly to 35000 travelers in 1992 then saw steady growth later, peaking at 75000 vacationers in 2007.

Despite being the least visited destination in 1987, the lakes experienced a surge in the number of tourists, reaching 40000 visitors in 1997 and peaking at 75000 vacationers in 2002. Afterwards, the area witnessed a steep drop in visitors to 50000 in 2007, making it the second most popular tourist area. Meanwhile, the mountains tourists were relatively stable over the time period, rising gradually to 35000 travelers in 2007.