The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph represents the number of foreign tourists who visited attractions, which are categorised into three regions: the coast, mountains and lakes, in a European country from 1987 to 2007.

Overall

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, all places had an upward trend within the span of 20 years. The coast's popularity remained the most beloved choice throughout the years, with significantly increased after 1992,

while

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the mountains increased gradually.

However

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, only the lakes were facing a decline in visitors after their peak in 2002.

To begin

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with, the coastal lines had already been the most popular place in 1987, with 40,000 people a year. It slightly decreased in 1992,

then

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steadily rose to more than 70,000 people in 2007.

Although

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the first place was taken by the lakes at their peak in 2002, with approximately 70,000 tourists per year,

then

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the visitor count suddenly dropped to 50,000.

Thus

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, the coast regained its top position in 2007

In addition

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, the mountains were slowly incline, with 20,000 in 1987 to around 35,000 tourists a year.