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 there 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 millions. 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.