25 Countries You’ve Never Heard Of But Should Visit

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There are plenty of countries you’ve never heard of but should visit once in your life. Chances are it will be a great experience.

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Tuvalu

Sitting halfway between Australia and Hawaii is one of the many countries you’ve never heard of. A  collection of 9 small islands, Tuvalu boasts several small villages and a lot of simple pleasures to enjoy.

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Naaru

The third smallest country in the world is likely one of the many countries that you’ve never heard of. Still, between the reefs, beaches, and marine life, there’s plenty to see and do.

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Liechtenstein

There’s a chance you’ve heard this title if you’ve watched A Knight’s Tale, but otherwise, this probably stands out as one of the countries you’ve never heard of. Surrounded by three much larger countries, this place is kind of a hidden gem.

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Kyrgyzstan 

For a country that’s over 2,000 years old, it’s fair to state that not a lot of people know about this place. But the landscape is absolutely gorgeous, which earns it a spot on many bucket lists.

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Malta

It’s fair to admit that some people have heard of Malta, but it’s not everyone. As one of the smallest countries in the world, this archipelago has a vast history that is quite interesting.

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Brunei

People have heard of Borneo, that’s certain. But the island is also home to Brunei, which is a lesser-known country and former British colony.

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Vanuatu

The neighbors of this country are well-known, as Fiji and New Guinea are featured in pop culture and numerous travel logs. But it’s worth taking a look to see what this place is like.

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Georgia

Plenty of people know about this place, but it’s not spoken of in a wider scope. Even with that in mind, this place is worth taking a look at as a fun destination.

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Lesotho

Most people know a little bit about South Africa, but this is still a largely unknown country. Still, it’s an impressive spot all on its own.

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Andorra

It’s tough trying to exist between two giants such as Spain and France. But Andorra has done well as a holiday resort for many years now.

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Faroe Islands

As an official part of Denmark, this country is still self-governing. It’s also one of the cleanest environments around and is known locally for its culture and food.

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Dominica

Yes, people have heard of the Dominican Republic, but this smaller country is not quite as famous. It does have many of the same attractions such as beaches and a beautiful landscape, but it’s much less crowded.

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Tajikistan

As one of the largest countries on this list, it feels as though people should know about it. But after going through a civil war in the 90s the living standards took a huge hit.

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Moldova

It’s one of the least-visited countries in Europe, but Moldova is still a beautiful place. Like much of Europe, its culture is one of its best features.

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Kiribati

An island nation in the central Pacific, this place is a series of atolls and reef islands. The predictions are that this place will become submerged in the years to come, so you might want to take a look at some point.

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Comoros

Another small country that’s made up of multiple islands, Comoros is a former French colony. It has a tropical climate and waters that are warm year-round.

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Luxembourg 

The more knowledgeable members of society likely know about Luxembourg. But others, well, it’s fair to say that Belgium and the Netherlands are better known.

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Sao Tome and Principe

This is a little island where Portuguese is the dominant language and democracy is the norm. The beaches and mountains are worth the trip, as is the cuisine.

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Marshall Islands

It’s tough to believe that any tropical paradise is unknown. But these islands are located near the equator and are, wait for it, the largest shark sanctuary in the world.

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San Marino

Italy kind of steals the spotlight from this country. But it’s still one of the wealthiest countries in the world, which is amazing.

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Bhutan

The happiness of the residents in this country is capable of measurement, or so it appears. Settled between China and India, it’s a great spot for just kicking back and relaxing.

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Sierra Leone

If not for the Ebola outbreak in 2014, Sierra Leone would still enjoy its status among the world’s countries. But even with that, it’s still a great spot to visit, so long as one takes care of their health.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

It’s not much of a tourist location like Croatia, but it’s no less beautiful for this. Outdoor sports are what this place is all about when one goes to visit.

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Burkina Faso

It’s not the country that comes to mind at first when thinking of Africa. But the chance to go on safari and see plenty of interesting wildlife makes this place one of those you don’t want to miss.

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Cape Verde

It’s not many countries that span across an archipelago of volcanic islands. It’s one of the wealthiest African countries despite its size, and it’s a great vacation spot.