1. Importance of Tourism:
The UK is the 8th most visited country in the world with 29.2 million tourists in 2011. $17.2 billion was spent by these visitors. Most tourists originate from nearby European countries such as France, Germany, and Ireland, but the third largest and the most profitable tourist base is the U.S.
2. Major Tourist Attractions:
Most tourist attractions are in London, with the most visited place being the Tower of London. St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey are also very popular attractions.
3. National Parks, Wildlife or Nature Preserves:
There are 15 national parks in the UK. The most popular is Lake District recieving 14.8 million visitors a year. In England 10 national parks cover 9.3% of total land area.
4. Important Museums:
The UK has many museums, with most of the most popular ones located in London. The British Museum, Tate Modern Museum, National Gallery Museum, and the Natural History Museum all had over 5 million visitors in 2012. London had 11 museums get over 1 million visitors in 2012.
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