Updated August 5, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
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The U.S. Travel Association tracks the nationalities of foreigners who visit the United States. In 2011, more Canadians traveled to the U.S. than residents of any other country.
| Residence of travelers to the U.S. | 2011 Arrivals | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Canada | 21 million |
| 2. | Mexico | 13.4 million |
| 3. | United Kingdom | 3.8 million |
| 4. | Japan | 3.3 million |
| 5. | Germany | 1.8 million |
| 6. | Brazil | 1.51 million |
| 7. | France | 1.50 million |
| 8. | South Korea | 1.15 million |
| 9. | China | 1.09 million |
| 10. | Australia | 1.04 million |
| 11. | Italy | 892,000 |
| 12. | Spain | 700,000 |
| 13. | India | 663,000 |
| 14. | Netherlands | 601,000 |
| 15. | Venezuela | 561,000 |
| Total foreign tourists, all countries | 49,570,225 | |
Source: Office of Travel and Tourism Industries/International Trade Administration. Web: www.tia.org
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