5 Most Beautiful Countries In The World (That Nobody Ever Talks About)

São Tomé and Príncipe

This tiny island nation off Africa’s west coast is so obscure that only around 12,000 people visit each year — making it Africa’s second least-visited country. But those who make the journey describe it as “a real-life Garden of Eden” with “raw, off-the-radar charm”. The two main islands are packed with thick rainforests, quiet golden beaches, and volcanic scenery that looks like something out of a fantasy film. The country has more unique species per square mile than the Galapagos Islands, including over 25 species of butterfly and bird, rare tropical fish, and sea turtles. The sharp peak of Pico Cão Grande rises out of the jungle like a column of magma frozen in time — a 370-metre spire that’s over 3 million years old.