There are a few gorgeous island countries in the world that are definitely worth visiting. Although there are many beautiful countries in the world to visit, it has recently been a {#blank#}1{#/blank#} for many Chinese to visit island countries during their holidays. So take a look at these island countries in the world, which everyone should certainly visit at least once in lifetime.

    Malta is a beautiful southern European country in the Mediterranean Sea, which has a rich history and a variety of culture. In fact, there are plenty of interesting things to see and to do in Malta and this island country, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} by lots of mysterious hidden coves (小海湾), it has something for everyone. The {#blank#}3{#/blank#} part of Malta has incredible architecture, great walled cities, and many underground {#blank#}4{#/blank#} to explore.

    The Philippines is one of the most beautiful and best island countries The Philippines {#blank#}5{#/blank#} over 7, 000 islands and all of them are beautiful and unique in their own way. There are many wonderful tourist {#blank#}6{#/blank#} including Mayon Volcano (火山), the Chocolate Hills and many more. The country also offers plenty of interesting activities for you to experience, such as diving, climbing, camping and many others.

    The Maldives is not only one of the most beautiful island countries, it is also one of the most popular honeymoon destinations. The Maldives, {#blank#}7{#/blank#} in the middle of the Indian Ocean, is made up of an entire series of incredible ancient coral reefs (珊瑚礁) that grew up along the sides of ancient volcanoes. There is a {#blank#}8{#/blank#} ocean, with fascinating beaches and luxury resorts (豪华度假区). You can now have easy {#blank#}9{#/blank#} to Maldives by air, and there are luxury hotels of various styles on different islands.

    FLORENCE, Italy - Svetlana Cojochru feels hurt. The Moldovan has lived here seven years as a caregiver to Italian kids and elderly, but in order to stay she's had to prove her language skills by taking a test which requires her to write a postcard to a(n) {#blank#}1{#/blank#} friend and answer a fictional job ad.

    Italy is the latest Western European country trying to control a growing {#blank#}2{#/blank#} population by demanding language skills in exchange for work permits, or in some cases, {#blank#}3{#/blank#}.

    Some immigrant advocates worry that as hard {#blank#}4{#/blank#} times make it more difficult for natives to keep jobs, such measures will become more a {#blank#}5{#/blank#} for intolerance than integration. Others say it's only {#blank#}6{#/blank#} that newcomers learn the language of their host nation, seeing it as a condition to ensure they can contribute to society.

    Other European countries laid down a {#blank#}7{#/blank#} requirement for immigrants, and some terms are even tougher. The governments argue that this will help foreigners join the society and promote understanding across cultures.

    Italy, which has a much weaker tradition of immigration, has {#blank#}8{#/blank#} a sharp increase in immigration in recent years. In 1990, immigrant numbered some 1.14 million out of Italy's then 56.7 million people, or about 2 percent. At the start of this year, foreigners living in Italy {#blank#}9{#/blank#} to 4.56 million of a total population of 60.6 million, or 7.5 percent, with immigrants' children accounting for an even larger percentage of births in Italy.

    Cojochru, the Moldovan caregiver, hoped obtaining permanent {#blank#}10{#/blank#} would help her bring her two children to Italy; they live with her sister in Moldova, where salaries are among the lowest in Europe. She was skeptical that the language requirement would encourage integration.

    Italians always "see me as a foreigner," an outsider, even though she's stayed in the country for years and can speak the local language fluently, she said.