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 Albania
Albania is located in the south-eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea, a small country bordered by Republic of Macedonia and Greece. The country has witnessed many vicissitudes... |
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 Andorra
Andorra is a tiny ministate between France and Spain in which Catalan is the official language. The aforementioned language is widely spoken in Països Catalans (Catalans Countries)... |
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 Armenia
Armenia is the oldest Christian state in the world. The landlocked state in the Caucasus has quite a few sites that testify of its early Christian origins. This together with the great mountain... |
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 Austria
Located in central Europe, Austria is a landlocked country bordered by the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy and Switzerland. The country was a centre of... |
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 Azerbaijan
Located on the very crossroads of Eastern and Western civilizations, Azerbaijan was exposed to the influence of both of them. As a part of the greatest empires in the history of human kind... |
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 Belarus
L'Albania (in albanese: Republika e Shqipërisë; denominazione ufficiale: Repubblica di Albania) - detta anche Shqipëria, letteralmente Paese delle aquile - è uno stato della Penisola balcanica... |
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 Belgium
Located in north-western Europe, Belgium is a small country bordered by The Netherlands, France, Germany, and Luxemburg. There's more to the country than Belgian fries, glass and... |
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Best known for the Balkan conflict of the 90s, Bosnia has moved on and has a great deal to offer travellers. Beautiful countryside, a thriving arts scene, sports opportunity, and fresh... |
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 Bulgaria
Bulgaria (population: 8 000 000) has changed a lot during the last 20 years. From being a communist ruled state on the other side of the Iron Curtain it has changed into a country... |
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 Channel Islands
Located closer to the coast of Normandy & Brittany than that of Britain, the Channel Islands consist of five different islands: Jersey is the biggest island, with Guernsey in second... |
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 Croatia
Croatia is a beautiful small country situated on the Adriatic coast. It is known as the country of a thousand islands. If you have ever dreamt about being on a small island alone with someone... |
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 Cyprus
For those Cyprus devotees who know and love the island this introduction may have little to offer other than as a reminder of just what the island is all about. For those not yet familiar... |
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 Czech Republic
In 1989, after the Velvet Revolution ended the communist regime that ruled former Czechoslovakia, millions of travellers from the west started coming in droves to what is now... |
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 Denmark
Located in northern Europe, Denmark is bordered by the North Sea, the Baltic Sea, and Germany, which is its only connection to the European mainland. Most of its landmass is occupied by... |
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 Estonia
The northernmost of the three Baltic States, Estonia has fared well since the break up of the Soviet Union. When in the capital Tallinn you notice right away that people are doing... |
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 Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands an autonomous area under Danish administration lie between Iceland and Norway. All in all there are 18 islands of which 17 are inhabited. The total population is about 48 000... |
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 Finland
Finland is a northern European country of four seasons for the discerning traveler, not a land of mass tourism. Summer season in Helsinki, winter at the skiing centers in Lapland and few... |
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 France
France is the number one tourist destination in the world. It has everything that you could ever want to see on your holidays: a great city like Paris, good beaches, more monuments than... |
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 Georgia
Georgia is an old state in the Caucasus, with a beautiful coast, great mountain scenery and towns. Due to civil problems following independence after the break up of the Soviet Union... |
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 Germany
From the high Alps in the South, the Bavarian plain, and the flowing hills of central Germany to the coast of the North and Baltic Sea: it all looks like a miniature train landscape... |
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 Gibraltar
The Rock of Gibraltar sits at the southernmost tip of Europe with a land frontier to Central Spain on its northern front. It rests at the crossroads of the Atlantic Ocean and the Medite... |
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 Greece
Greece is a paradise for different tourists. It is far out for the beach bum, it is great for the lover of the classics and it is a must see for anyone interested in knowing where... |
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 Hungary
Located in central Europe, Hungary is bordered by seven countries: Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia and Montenegro. Apart from its quality wines (red... |
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 Iceland
Iceland was settled in the 9th century by Norse vikings. The first settlement to last was that of Ingolfur Arnarson in Reykjavik. This is where most of the people of Iceland live. Reykjavik... |
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 Ireland
Ireland is made up of the Republic of Ireland containing 26 counties and Northern Ireland containing 6 counties. It is located in northwestern Europe, to the west of the United Kin... |
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 Isle of Man
The The Isle of Man is not part of the UK, has no Queen (Elizabeth II is "Lord of Mann") and is not subject to the laws of the British parliament or British taxation. The Island... |
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 Italy
Italy is one of those countries about which you probably have quite a number of preconceptions before you have put one foot into the country. A country of olive oil and mafia, pasta... |
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 Latvia
Latvia is located on the Baltic Sea, between Lithuania and Estonia. The country itself may be less famous than its capital Riga, one of the most beautiful cities of the Baltic region. About... |
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 Liechtestein
High in the mountain range of the Alps, Liechtenstein is not only landlocked, but only borders landlocked countries as well. This small country is ruled by a real prince, His highness Hans-Adam... |
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 Lithuania
Lithuania is situated on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea and covers 65.300 sq. km. The length of coastline is 99 km. It is the southernmost of the three Baltic countries.... |
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 Luxembourg
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with a population of only 435,700 is bordered by Belgium on the north and west, Germany on the east, and France on the south. It has an area of 2,586 sq km... |
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 Macedonia
The Republic of Macedonia, is a landlocked country in the heart of the Balkans. It is bordered by Bulgaria , Serbia , Greece and Albania. The easiest way to reach the country if ... |
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 Malta
The Maltese archipelago consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. Malta, the largest island, is 237 sq. kms in area; Gozo is 68 sq. kms and Comino, 2 sq. kms.
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 Moldova
Moldova was badly damaged during World War II. Two thirds of the larger cities were destroyed. During Stalinist times most of it was rebuild, but of course in Stalinist style.... |
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 Monaco
Monaco is for the rich and famous. But also for those, who dream of being rich and famous. The mini state on the Mediterranean is like one big Club Med (drinks are not included). Most... |
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 Montenegro
The Republic of Montenegro is a country in the Balkans, on the Adriatic Sea. It borders Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to the west, Serbia and the Serbian province of Kosovo to the... |
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 Netherlands
The Netherlands is a 'big' small monarchy in the Northwest of Europe, between the North Sea, Belgium and Germany, and is known for much more than cheese, windmills, wooden shoes and... |
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 Norway
You need only have a quick glance at a map of Norway to guess where the main attractions are: that jagged coastline is home to Norway's world famous Fjords. Almost 22,000 kilometers... |
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 Poland
Welcome to Poland. Poland is the home of: Nicolaus COPERNICUS, Fryderyk CHOPIN, Lech WALESA and Pope John Paul II. My country, located in the plains between Germany and Russia... |
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 Romania
Romania (Capital city: Bucharest) is bordered to the north and east by Moldova and Ukraine, the southeast by the Black Sea, the south by Bulgaria, the southwest by Serbia and in the... |
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 Russia
Russia has for many years been a land of mystery and intrigue to Westerners. For hundreds of years, depending on the direction of political winds, Russia has been an enigma, a friend, or... |
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 Portugal
For such a small country, you have many options from which to choose: A San Francisco-esque city, spreading over seven hills which descend into the Rio Tejo (Tagus River)- Lisbon is... |
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 Serbia
Serbia is a country which until recently comprised State Union with Montenegro, and was the founding member of Yugoslavia. Variety of peoples have left deep imprints on Serbian culture... |
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 San Marino
The country's capital (pop. 4 600) also named San Marino sits on the western slope of the tri-peaked Mt. Titano. Cars are prohibited in the medieval town center but even if they weren’t... |
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 Slovakia
Slovakia is a small, landlocked country in Central Europe. It's capital Bratislava is only 50 miles form Vienna. Slovakia has great natural beauty. The north is forrested and mountainous... |
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 Slovenia
Slovenia is the new comer in European Union. A small country, that is most like Western Europe. Bordering from west to Italy, from north to Austria, east to Hungary and south to... |
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 Spain
Spain is more than bullfights, flamenco dancers and crowded beaches. It's a spectacular and diverse country, the north resembling the rolling, green hills of Ireland and the south... |
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 Sweden
Being the largest of the Scandinavian countries, Sweden offers you many opportunities for cultural and outdoor activities. Visit the cities and explore the country's glorious past... |
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 Switzerland
Located in central Europe, Switzerland is bordered by Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy, and France. A small country, Switzerland's very name conjures up images of chocolates, cheese,... |
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 Ukraine
Ukraine is a country of many historic treasures and customs, beautifully varied landscapes, and social and economic change. Ukraine is the birthplace of the first great Slavic state... |
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 United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has been called the biggest small country on Earth due to its sheer diversity. The UK is short for the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" and... |
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 Vatican City
Vatican city is the smallest state in the world, with only 400 people, and is one of the most visited in the world. This is mainly because it is in the middle of Rome and the 14.400 acres are... |
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