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20. Hungary (-2)

It might be landlocked, but Hungary has a thriving beach culture (of sorts) thanks to Lake Balaton, the largest in central Europe, which has proved itself a big draw among tourists. It's also home to an abundance of hot springs, 450 public spas and bathhouses and of course, Budapest, with its ornate buildings, historic grand cafés and festive markets.