» Europe is a historical and cultural continent and a geographical subcontinent forming the westernmost part of the Eurasian super continent. Europe is bounded to the north by the Arctic Ocean , to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, and to the east by the Ural Mountains and the Caspian Sea .

» In terms of area , Europe is the world's second smallest continent, with an area of 10,400,000 km (4,000,000 square miles), making it slightly larger than Australia In terms of population it is the third largest continent after Asia and Africa .

» Europe has a long history of cultural and economic achievement, starting as far back as the palaeolithic The Paleolithic or Palaeolithic – lit. old stone – period is the oldest part of the stone age, dating from the first use of stone tools by hominids (maybe 2,000,000 years ago) to the end of the Pleistocene epoch. Subdivisions of the Paleolithic include the Origins of Western democratic and individualistic culture are often laid in Ancient Greece ; the Roman Empire divided the continent along the Rhine and Danube for several centuries. Following the decline of the Roman Empire, Europe entered a long period of stasis, referred to by Renaissance thinkers as the " Dark Ages " and by the Enlightenment and modern historians, as the Middle Ages .

» The Culture of Europe might better be described as a series of overlapping cultures of Europe Whether it be a question of West as opposed to East; Catholicism and; Christianity as opposed to Islam , many have claimed to identify cultural fault lines across the continent.



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T r a v e l G e r m a n y ------------

Germany is a constitutional federal republic, whose political system is laid out in the 1949 'constitution' called Grundgesetz (Fundamental Law). Together with France , the united Germany is playing a leading role in the European Union. Germany is at the forefront of European states seeking to advance the creation of a more unified and capable European political, defense, and security apparatus.

The Federal Republic of Germany The Federal Republic of Germany has a prospering tourism industry. Tourism in Germany has improved since the end of World War II and many tourists visit Germany to experience a sense of European history. The countryside exhibits a pastoral aura, while its cities exhibit both a modern and classical feel.


» Capital : Berlin

» Language : German

» Currecny : Euro(€)

» Dialing code : +49

» National Anthem: Das Lied der Deutschen



T r a v e l I r e l a n d ------------

The island of Ireland is a Goidelic language spoken in Ireland . Irish is constitutionally recognized as the first official language of the Republic of Ireland , and has recently received a degree of formal recognition in Northern Ireland , under the Good Friday Agreement alongside the varieties of Lowland Scots spoken in Northern Ireland . It is composed of the Republic of Ireland in the south and Northern Ireland a region of the United Kingdom. The population of the island is about 5.6 million people.

Politically, the island of Ireland is divided into » The Republic of Ireland , capital - Dublin . This state is often simply referred to internally and internationally as Ireland or Eire. Technically Ireland and Eire are the official names of the state while the " Republic of Ireland " is its official description. Northern Ireland , capital - Belfast , also referred to unofficially as the ' Six Counties ', the North of Ireland, and Ulster'. Northern Ireland is a region of the United Kingdom .

The three most important international airports in the Republic are Dublin Airport , Cork Airport and Shannon Airport . All provide extensive services to the UK , Europe and North America .

The Irish rugby team includes players from the north and the south, and the Irish Rugby Football Union governs the sport on both sides of the border. Gaelic football is the most popular form of football and is played and organised on an All-Ireland basis.


» Capital : Dublin

» Language : Irish

» Currecny : Euro, Irish Pound

» Dialing code : +353

»National Anthem: Amhran na bhFiann



T r a v e l R u s s i a ------------

The Russian Federation or Russia , is a country that stretches over a vast expanse of eastern Europe and northern Asia With an area of 17,075,400 km. Russia was again vying for an influential role on the world stage. This influence is notable, but is still far from that of the former Soviet Union . The Russian Federation is a federative democratic republic with a president, directly elected for a four-year term, who holds considerable executive power. The president, who resides in the Kremlin, nominates the highest state officials, including the prime minister or premier, who must be approved by parliament.

The Russian Federation is home to as many as 160 different ethnic groups and indigenous peoples. As of the 2002 census, 79.8% of the population is ethnically Russian, 3.8% Tatar, 2% Ukrainian, 1.2% Bashkir, 1.1% Chuvash, 0.9% Chechen, 0.8% Armenian, and the remainder of 10.3% includes Mordvins, Belarusians, Georgians, Avars, Kazakhs, Udmurts, Azerbaijanis, Maris, Germans, Evenks, Ingushes, Inuit, Jews, Kalmyks, Karelians, Koreans, Ossetians, Dolgan Nenetses, Tuvans, Yakuts, and still others.


» Capital : Moscow

» Language : Russian

» Currecny : Ruble

» Dialing code : 7

» National Anthem: Hymn of the Russian Federation

Russia is not the typical country for westerners to go to during their vacations though it has much to offer: Russia has rich cultural heritage, embodied in the cities of Moscow with Tretyakov Gallery Bolshoi Theatre or the Kremlin collections, and Saint Petersburg on river Neva close to the Baltic Sea with its famous "white nights", the art collections of the Hermitage Museum and the Russian Museum .



T r a v e l U K ------------


The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a state in western Europe, usually known simply as the United Kingdom, the UK, or, inaccurately, as Great Britain or Britain. The UK was formed by a series of Acts of Union which united the formerly distinct of England , Wales , Scotland , and Ireland under a single government in London . The UK is situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe surrounded by the North Sea, the English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean Also under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom , though not part of the United Kingdom itself, are the Crown dependencies of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man and a number of overseas territories.

The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy, with executive power invested in an elected government headed by the Prime Minister and his Cabinet. The government's actions are carried out in the name of the monarch and are accountable to Parliament.

Many British people travel abroad, which takes money out of the country. However, many other people come to England as tourists, and this is economically beneficial. There is significant economic benefit from American tourists, as well as other tourists from European countries. In the UK as a whole, tourism contributes 76 billion pounds to the British economy and it employs 6.1% of the working population, making it the 6th largest industry.


» Capital : London

» Language : English

» Currecny : Pound Strilling £

» Dialing code : +44

» National Anthem: : Rule Britannia Land of Hope and Glory



T r a v e l T u r k e y ------------

The Republic of Turkey is a country located in Southwest Asia with a small part of its territory (3%) in southeastern Europe . Until 1922 the country was the center of the Ottoman Empire The Anatolian peninsula, between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea forms the core of the country. Turkey is bordered to the east by Georgia , Armenia Azerbaijan and Iran to the south by Iraq and Syria and to the west by Greece and Bulgaria . The capital city of Turkey is Ankara , but the largest city is Istanbul . Other important cities include Izmir , Bursa , Adana , Izmit (Kocaeli), Konya , Diyarbakir , Antalya , and Samsun . The majority of the Turkish population (around 80%-85%) is of Turkic ethnicity, who speak the official language of the country, Turkish. The Kurds (inc. Zazas) constitute up to about 10%-15% of the population. Turkey has an abundance of spectacular scenery, fantastic weather and some of the most hospitable people you could ever find... No wonder Turkey is one of the top holiday destinations in the world.


» Capital : Ankara

» Language : Turkish

» Currecny : Turkish Lira

» Dialing code : 90

» National Anthem: Istiklal Marsi



T r a v e l S w i t z e r l a n d ------------

The Swiss Confederation or Switzerland is a landlocked federal state in central Europe with neighbors Germany France Italy Austria and Liechtenstein .The country has a strong tradition of political and military neutrality but also of international co-operation, as it is home to many international organizations. Switzerland is a prosperous and stable modern market economy with a per capita GDP higher than that of the big western European economies.

With an area of 41.000 square kilometers, Switzerland is a small country. The population is around 7.4 million, resulting in a population density of 184/km. The Swiss landscape is characterised by the Alps , a high mountain range running across the central-south of the country. Amongst the high peaks of the Swiss Alps, the highest of which is the Dufour Peak at 4,634 m, are found countless valleys, some with glaciers. The Swiss climate is generally temperate, but it can vary greatly locally, from the harsh conditions on the high mountains to the pleasant Mediterranean climate at Switzerland 's southern tip.

The Swiss are noted for their banks, their chocolate, their cheese, their pocket knives, their watches, and their private boarding schools. Swiss Travel System turns any journey into an unforgettable experience. Whether you're travelling by train, boat or post bus, a glance at the surrounding countryside is enough to capture the cultural wealth and geographical variety of this country.


» Capital : Bern

» Language : Romansh

» Currecny : Swiss franc (CHF)

» Dialing code : +41

» National Anthem: Swiss Psalm


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