Vietnam one of world’s most beautiful countries

By Phuong Anh  &nbspDecember 19, 2024 | 12:46 am PT

Golden rice season along Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc area in Ninh Binh Province in northern Vietnam. Photo by Le Hoang

Vietnam ranked 36th in a list of the 89 most beautiful countries in the world, according to the annual ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

The rankings were based on a global survey of over 17,000 respondents, who evaluated countries across 10 main criteria: adventure, flexibility, cultural influence, entrepreneurial spirit, heritage, openness to business, quality of life, social purpose, and national capacity.

Vietnam earned high marks for its delicious cuisine, stunning natural landscapes, captivating cultural attractions, rich history, friendliness, and unique charm.

Greece topped the list as the most beautiful country in the world this year, followed by New Zealand and Italy.

As of November, Vietnam had welcomed nearly 16 million foreign tourists and is on track to achieve its 18-million visitor target for the year.

40 most beautiful countries in the world 2024

1Greece11Ireland21Netherlands31Chile
2

New Zealand

12Brazil22Peru32Malaysia
3Italy13Portugal23Japan33Singapore
4Switzerland14Sweden24Costa Rica34Philippines
5Spain15Turkey25Denmark35Cyprus
6Thailand16Egypt26Argentina36Vietnam
7Norway17Finland27Indonesia37Sri Lanka
8Iceland18Canada28Croatia38Dominica
9Australia19Mexico29South Africa39Colombia
10Austria20France30Morocco40Luxembourg


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