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 comparison where relevant

The given line graph illustrates the number of tourists visiting three types of natural zones in Europe from 1987 to 2007.

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it is clear that

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the coastal and lakesides attracted the most international visitors, especially between 1992 and 2002,

while

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the mountains were less popular among tourists. In the initial years, coastal and lake areas had 40 and about 10

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guests, respectively. In 1992, the coastal area experienced a marginal decline to about 32

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whereas

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visits to the lakes increased to 30

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. After that, the number of guests to the coast showed steady growth, following an uninterrupted upward trajectory until 2007, reaching 70,000 vacationists. Lakesides shared similar standings, showing consistent growth for a decade and reaching their peak number (75,000 visitors) in 2002.

However

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this

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peak was not maintained, and the numbers dropped to just over 50,000 in 2007. The mountains,

in contrast

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, had only modest growth. From 1987 to 1992, mountainous areas showed years of stability at 20

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visitors. Later, in 1997, mountainous areas welcomed just under 30

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vacationists. By 2007,

this

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figure showed a minor fall and a subsequent rise, reaching 30

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guests.