COUNTRY - INDONESIA

Indonesia comes in at number 16 in this poll, impressing readers with its range of natural landscapes and varied cultures. The nation is spread across a mind-blowing 17,508 islands, leading to an incredible diversity in flora and fauna as well as food and local customs. More than 500 different languages are spoken in the country. Bali is known for its temples and world-class surfing. Lombok boasts incredible beaches, while Borneo offers the chance to see orangutans in the wild. This sentiment was echoed by one reader who commented that the best thing about Indonesia was its diversity. “Every island has something unique to offer.”