a coastal region, the mountains, and the lakes—in a European country over a 20-year period
from 1987 to 2007.
At the beginning of the period in 1987, the coast had the highest number of visitors, with around
40,000 tourists. However, this figure slightly declined before experiencing a steady increase,
reaching approximately 75,000 visitors in 2007. This indicates a general upward trend in the
popularity of coastal areas among international tourists.
The number of visitors to the mountains started at around 20,000 in 1987 and showed a slow but
steady increase over the years. By 2007, the number of visitors reached just above 30,000,
making it the least visited area among the three throughout the period.
In contrast, the lakes experienced the most dramatic changes. The number of visitors grew
sharply from 10,000 in 1987 to a peak of 75,000 in 2002, surpassing both the coast and the
mountains. However, after 2002, there was a significant decline, with the number dropping to
50,000 in 2007.
In summary, while the coast and the mountains showed consistent growth in visitor numbers, the
lakes saw a rapid rise followed by a sharp decline. The coastal area remained the most visited
destination by the end of the period.