Americans Abroad
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Top destinations for U.S. leisure travelers in 1997:
Percentage of 16,615,000 U.S. visitors
Europe: 46%
Caribbean: 21%
Asia: 15%
South America: 7%
Central America: 5%
Middle East: 5%
Oceania: 3%
Africa: 2%
Excludes Canada and Mexico. Totals more than 100% because some respondents listed more than one category.
Source: Tourism Industries, U.S. Commerce Department.
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