Rize FM Top Ten most beautiful countries in the world

10. Wales

Described on the Visit Wales website as "epic", Wales' trademarks hills and lush valleys are truly the stuff "of Legends.  In addition, the number of castles, heritage sites, and quaint villages add to rather than interrupt the vast landscape of wild greens and cool stone.

9. USA

The states' varied landscapes makes the USA the ninth most beautiful country in the world. Boasting peaks to canyons, metropolises to wastelands, there are few places across the vast nation that aren't worth getting the camera out for especially national parks and landmarks such as the Grand Canyon and Yosemite, which are "protected for posterity with the world's best national park system.

8. Iceland

With its volcanic mountains, black sand beaches, and number of natural hot springs, Iceland's unique an.d dramatic landscape was ranked the eighth most beautiful place in the world in the list.

7. England

England climbed to seventh place in the ranking, thanks to its stunning coastlines and historic sites. Visitors can take a bus ride along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, or visit the fossil beaches in Cornwall or the Isle of Wight to find their own piece of preserved national history to take home.

6. Indonesia

Indonesia ranks in the top 10 most beautiful countries in the world, with one reader choosing it for its myriad islands, while another favouring the country's mountains and proud heritage.

5. South Africa

Whether it's the inquisitive wildlife, sprawling vineyards, hidden-gem beaches, or the bustling towns and cities, South Africa's varied and breathtaking landscape earn the country fifth place on the list.

4. Italy

Culture, community, history, and natural beauty all meet in this European nation, readers picking up on the romance that floats through the air in the small towns and vast cities alike. Each with their characteristic styles and ways of life, Italy's many regions all boast their own variations of Italian food, language, culture, and landscape.

3. New Zealand

Readers defines the magic of New Zealand's varied sites that earn the country third place in the list by its "rolling green hills, majestic mountains, breathtaking fjords and amazing diversity of landscape from one island to the next".

2. Canada

Canada's vast wilderness includes world renowned, waterfall-haven Niagra Falls and lake-filled Banff National Park in the Rocky mountains. 

1. Scotland

Landing the top spot and the title of most beautiful country in the world, it is Scotland's rugged hills and heathered highlands that won over Rough Guides readers.