The provided line graph depicts the fluctuation in overseas tourist numbers across three distinct regions – the coast, mountains, and lakes – within a European country between 1987 and 2007. A clear overall trend reveals a substantial increase in visitor numbers across all three areas over the two-decade period, though the rate and timing of this growth varied considerably.
The coastal region consistently attracted the highest number of tourists throughout the entire period. Starting at 40,000 visitors in 1987, it experienced a slight dip before a marked resurgence, culminating in a peak of 75,000 visitors in 2007. This final figure is notably higher than the peak number of visitors to the lakes, which reached 75,000 in 2002 before declining to 50,000 by 2007. The lakes, conversely, began with the lowest number of visitors (10,000 in 1987) but showed significant growth before this later decline.
The mountain region exhibited a more gradual and consistent upward trend. Commencing with approximately 25,000 visitors in 1987, visitor numbers steadily increased to around 40,000 by 2007. This comparatively modest growth contrasts sharply with the more pronounced fluctuations observed in the coastal and lake regions.
In conclusion, while all three areas witnessed a rise in tourism over the twenty-year period, the coast remained the most popular destination, achieving the highest visitor numbers by 2007. The lakes, despite a period of significant growth, experienced a notable decrease in visitor numbers towards the end of the period, unlike the consistently upward trend observed in the mountain region.