He has returned to the country many times since the 1980s and said the "economic growth is amazing".
Rauli Virtanen is widely known as the first person to have visited every country in the world. During an interview in 2023, he opened up about his experiences and revealed the country that he believes has changed the most since the 1980s.
Virtanen, a journalist from Finland , has visited many countries three or more times. Two years ago, he spoke with Nomad Mania about his travels and shared the country that has seen the most change over the years. The 76-year-old also discussed the nation that has seen the least change since the 1980s. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT
Virtanen said China has "definitely changed the most since the end of the 1980s". He said th