"attractive countries" is a correct phrase and can be used in written English.
For example, you could say, "I'd like to visit some of the more attractive countries in Europe, like France or Italy."
Now, analysts say, Mexico is one of the most attractive countries in the world for mining — the 14th-largest producer of gold, up from 18th place in 2006.
Britain formerly led the index, and has consistently been rated one of the most attractive countries for clean energy, until now.
Interestingly, data shows that the countries we tend to admire most aren't necessarily the richest, most modern, most powerful or most attractive countries: we tend to admire the countries we perceive as most admirable.
Fears the UK will use gas-fired power stations to deal with its looming energy crisis rather than turn to renewable sources have seen the country drop out of the top five most attractive countries for clean energy investment.
Italy is still one of the world's most attractive countries, a land graced by the arts and blessed by the weather; it is sumptuous at table and abounding in elegance.
Or it might mean going for the very best assets in less attractive countries.Some fund managers make the case for prime properties in Spain.
"Russia should become an attractive country," Mr. Medvedev said.
Everyone wants a bigger house, preferably in attractive country.
India is still the most attractive country to which to move back-office operations, according to the 2007 Global Services Location Index compiled by A.T. Kearney.
Yet she is a rare shining light for British pride, as in the selection process it emerged that "the least attractive country in the world is the United Kingdom".
But it is generally agreed that in the short-term, the British economy will shrink, making the UK a less attractive country for highly skilled migrants.
