Who doesn’t look at travel photos on Instagram and fantasize about visiting the most beautiful country in the world? But what defines beauty? A new study from the website money.co.uk aims to rank the 50 most beautiful countries in the world by analyzing the amount of natural wonders in each location, from coral reefs and tropical rainforests to volcanoes, glaciers, and more.

“While beauty is ultimately subjective, it’s clear that these countries have a lot to offer visitors, whether you prefer adventuring in the mountains or relaxing by the coast,” says Sal Haqqi, personal finance editor at money.co.uk.

Coming in at the top of the list as the most beautiful place on earth is Indonesia, which has a natural beauty score of 7.77 out of 10. Indonesia is home to more than 17,000 islands. “And just off the shores of these islands, you’ll find over 31,000 square miles of coral reef, teeming with life, much of which can be explored from the popular province of Bali,” says Haqqi.

Some of the other natural attractions that helped propel Indonesia to the top of the list include Komodo National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Sumatra (which is covered with tropical forests), and Kalimantan (home to an orangutan reserve).

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Second on the list of the world’s most beautiful places: New Zealand, which has a natural beauty score of 7.27 out of 10 and is known for its mountain peaks, rolling hills, and a number of glaciers and active volcanoes. It’s no surprise that so many movies—including The Lord of the Rings—have been filmed here.

Next up is Colombia, which scores 7.16 out of 10 on the natural beauty scale. Like Indonesia and New Zealand, Colombia has a long coastline. It also has varied landscapes, from the Amazon to the Andes. 

Despite its long Pacific and Atlantic coastlines, as well as its myriad natural attractions and national parks ranging from the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone, the United States didn’t make it into the top 10. With a score of 6.04 out of 10, the country ranks number 12. Countries besting the U.S. range from Mexico (at number 5) to France (at number 8).

The 50 Most Beautiful Countries In The World

1. Indonesia
   
2. New Zealand
   
3. Colombia
   
4. Tanzania
   
5. Mexico
   
6. Kenya
   
7. India
   
8. France
   
9. Papua New Guinea
   
10. Comoros
   
11. Ecuador
   
12. United States
   
13. Vanuatu
   
14. Japan
   
15. Solomon Islands
   
16. Italy
   
17. Philippines
   
18. Peru
   
19. Australia
   
20. Costa Rica
   
21. Norway
   
22. Argentina
   
23. Grenada
   
24. Malaysia
   
25. Tonga
   
26. Iran
   
27. Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
   
28. Saint Kitts & Nevis
   
29. Chile
   
30. China
   
31. Samoa
   
32. Bolivia
   
33. Nicaragua
   
34. Eritrea
   
35. Jamaica
   
36. Cape Verde
   
37. Greece
   
38. Thailand
   
39. Venezuela
   
40. El Salvador
   
41. Myanmar
   
42. Uganda
   
43. Iceland
   
44. Russia
   
45. Dominican Republic
   
46. Switzerland
   
47. Northern Mariana Islands
   
48. Haiti
   
49. Panama
   
50. Sweden