The line graph shows the changes in the number of overseas tourists in three different regions (coast, lakes, and mountains) in each country in Europe. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.

The line graph illustrates how many overseas tourists travelled to three different areas namely the

coast

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, lakes and mountains in a European country from 1987 to 2007.

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, the

number

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of overseas visitors visiting the

coast

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and mountains increased

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that of the lakes experienced a decrease.

In addition

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, the

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of visitors who travelled the

coast

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witnessed the most significant change in comparison to the other two areas. The 1987-2002 period experienced a significant increase in the

number

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of overseas tourists visiting the lakes from 10

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people

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to over 70

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people

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.

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,

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figure fell considerably over the next 5

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to only 50

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people

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in 2007. In 1987, only 20

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overseas visitors travelled to the mountains,

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it witnessed a steady rise to over 30

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people

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during the following 10

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.

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,

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figure proceeded with slight growth over the next 10

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to around 40

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people

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in 2007. Between 1987 and 1992, there was a gradual decrease in the

number

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of

people

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visiting the

coast

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from 40

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people

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to around 35

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people

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but it witnessed a quick increase to around 80

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people

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during the following 15

years

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.