|
|
|
      |
| . |
For the tourist, Europe offers many attractions. The continent has important archaeological areas, a very rich historical and cultural background, beautiful cities and small centers. This melting-pot of people, languages and nations furthermore gives the tourist a great variety of folkloristic, gastronomic and linguistic experiences. Also the natural beauties are many, the mountains, the lakes, rivers and the sea.
Europe is a rather small continent that only represents 7% of the world land surface area (10.4 mill. sq. km.) and accommodates approx. 11% (663.3 mill.) of the world population. There are 44 independent countries in Europe, all with their own cultural background and language. Germany is the most populated country in Europe with 82.5 million inhabitants, followed by France and the United Kingdom, both with a population of just over 60 million. By area France is the biggest country in Europe followed in order by Ukraine, Spain and Sweden. From a tourist point of view, Europe represents the continent most visited in the world, 54.5% of the world-wide tourism goes to Europe. On the world top ten list of countries most visited by tourists, France is in first place, second is Spain at the fifth place we find Italy, sixth is United Kingdom and as number nine and ten we find Germany and Austria.
|
| |
      |
Southeast Asia Holidays ♦ Tourist in China ♦ South America Tourist Guide ♦ Latin American Holidays ♦ Africa Tourist Guide ♦ South Africa Tourist Guide ♦ Tourist Guide France ♦ Ski Travel Offers ♦ Spanish Holidays ♦ Hotels in Barcelona ♦ Hotels in Madrid ♦ London Travel Offers ♦ Cruise Travel Offers ♦ Golf Travel Offers ♦ India Tourist Guide ♦ India Travel Offers ♦ Kerala Travel Offers |
| |
|
|
| 
