For nature lovers: Top 10 countries worth visiting for their natural beauty

Are you particularly attracted to the beauty of nature when traveling? Then this list of 10 countries famous for real natural wealth and numerous animal species is perfect for you.

When searching for your next destination, you take into account the beauty of nature or are these right at the top of your list? Forbes Advisor developed a special "Ecotourism Index" with the help of which it determined the best destinations for ecotourists or environmentally conscious travelers who are attracted by natural beauty and pearls and many animal species.

The index considered a number of factors when compiling the list. From the number of animal and plant species, including protected ones, per 10 km2. He also took into account the percentage of land mass, CO2 emissions per inhabitant and general environmental efficiency, where air quality is also taken into account. In doing so, he did not forget the number of areas that fall under the protection of UNESCO.

And which country landed highest on the list? Brazil! A country known for its rich natural landscape, which is largely covered by the Amazon rainforest, which is home to many animal species. The vast Amazon rainforest is one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet.

Here you can find jaguars, Brazilian tapirs, giant anteaters, Amazonian river dolphins and many others. The country's diverse ecosystem is home to many wildlife species, making it a globally important center of biodiversity.

In the classifications, the index took into account different categories in order to be as helpful as possible with its selection to those looking for their next travel destination. Australia boasts the largest number of sites under UNESCO protection, and Brazil has the highest level of biodiversity. Singapore is the most naturally rich, and Bhutan tops the percentage of protected land.