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Europe
Andorra
Andorra a small landlocked country in southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by France and Spain.
Belgium
Belgium is a small prosperous country in northwest Europe. The capital of Belgium is Brussels, a picturesque tourist city and home of the European Union and NATO. Growing in popularity is Bruges, one of the best preserved pre-motorized cities in Europe and offers the kind of charms rarely available elsewhere.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a small landlocked country in Central Europe. The capital of the Czech republic is Prague, regarded by many as one of Europe's most charming and beautiful cities, Prague has become the most popular travel destination in Central Europe along with Budapest and Krakow. Millions of tourists visit the city every year.
France
France is a country located in Western Europe, it is the world's most popular tourist destination (77.6 million in 2003) boasting dozens of major tourist attractions , like Paris, Côte d'Azur (the French Riviera), The Atlantic beaches, The winter sport resorts of the Alps, The Castles of Loire Valley, Brittany: Mont Saint Michel. The country is renowned for its gastronomy (particularly wines and cheeses), history, culture and fashion. Renting cottages in France is a popular way for tourists to travel in France.
Greece
Greece is a country in eastern Southern Europe on the Balkan peninsula, it ranks in the Top 20 tourist destinations and most of the tourists and tourism industry are concentrated in Crete, the Dodecanese Islands, the Cycladic Islands, the Ionian Islands. Athens is the capital of Greece as is many ways the birthplace of Classical Greece, and therefore of Western civilization.
Iceland
Iceland a country nominally in Northern Europe, is a large mountainous island in the north Atlantic Ocean, on the fault between Europe and North America. Reykjavik is capital of Iceland. Iceland is a stunningly beautiful place if you enjoy strange and desolate landscapes. Lava fields, lava tubes, plains of fractured rock, ice, fire and steam.
Ireland
The Republic of Ireland is a country in Europe. It shares the island of Ireland with Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom. Population if Ireland is 4.2 million people with the majority residing in the capital city of Dublin. The main tourist regions are the "Sunny South East", "The West", "The North West", "The Shannon Region" and "The Midlands".
Italy
Italy is a large country in Southern Europe. It is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites - art and monuments are everywhere around the country. It is also famous worldwide for its cuisine, its fashion, the luxury sports cars and motorcycles, as well as for its beautiful coasts, lakes and mountains (the Alps and Appennines). Due to its size many tourists take tours of Italy with most taking in a stop in the capital city of Rome. Pictures of Italy of this site are from Florence.
Spain
Spain is a diverse country in Mediterranean Europe, sharing the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal at the western end of the Mediterranean Sea. Spain has hundreds of interesting cities with the most popular for tourists being Madrid (capital city of Spain), Barcelona (famous for the architecture of Antoni Gaudi), Granda (home of La Alhambra) and San Sebastian.
Switzerland
Switzerland is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Known for its mountains but it also has a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes. Switzerland is a natural theme park showcasing three of Europe's most distinct cultures. Switzerland can be a glorious whirlwind trip whether you've packed your hiking boots, snowboard, or just a good book and a pair of sunglasses. Capital city of Switzerland is Bern.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom comprises four 'home nations': England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The UK today is a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures, possessing a fascinating history and dynamic modern culture, both of which remain hugely influential in the wider world. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, the UK is still a popular destination for many travellers. The capital city of the United Kingdom (and the largest city) is London.
Australasia
Australia
Australia is the only country that has a whole continent to itself. World famous for its natural wonders and wide open spaces (beaches, deserts and "the bush" or "the Outback"), Australia is ironically one of the world's most highly urbanised countries and is well known for the cosmopolitan attractions of its globally significant cities; Sydney, Melbourne, and the Australian capital city Canberra. Australia is also a major tourist destination, and is one of the world's wealthiest countries. The country is renowned worldwide for its vast, untouched landscape, diverse and unique animals and its unique culture.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island nation in the South Pacific. Comprising of two main islands, this former British colony, is rich in the indigenous Maori culture. The North Island - warm, with scenery ranging from sandy beaches, through rolling farmland and forests to active volcanic peaks. The South Island - spectacular alps and fiords, large beech forests, beautiful beaches.
Central America
Belize
Belize formerly the colony of British Honduras, the only one in "Latin America" with English as its official language. The country is located between Guatemala to the west and Mexico to the north. Attractions include jungle with exotic plants and animals, fishing, swimming, and diving in the sea with attractive reefs, and visiting Mayan ruins. Belize’s biggest tourist attractions are its cays, an easy hour’s boat ride from the capital Belize City.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is the time poor traveller’s destination. A stable government diverse landscapes that cover volcanoes, rainforest and beaches and small in size makes this the ideal place to taste Latin America. The wildlife in Costa Rica is very diverse with bird watching a big draw card in the mountainous regions.
Cuba
Cuba is the largest Caribbean island, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. Best known for its leader Fidel Castro, cigars, dinks (Cuba libre) dance and beaches Cuba is quickly rejuvenating itself as a popular tourist destination – for all except United States citizens. Havana and especially Habana Viejo (old town) and Santiago de Cuba are places that should not be missed.
Guatemala
Guatemala has a rich and distinctive culture from the long mix of elements from Spain and the native Maya people. This diverse history and the natural beauty of the land have created a destination rich in interesting and scenic sites. The highlights are the Mayan ruins of Tikal, volcanoes and countryside around Lake Atitlan and La Antigua.
Honduras
Honduras is the second biggest country in Central America. It has colonial villages (Gracias, Comayagua), ancient Maya ruins (Copan), natural parks (Moskitia), and Pacific and Caribbean Sea coastline, and the Bay Islands, with great beaches and coral reefs where snorkelling and diving is a must. Tegucigalpa is the capital city.
Mexico
Mexico sits wedged between the United States and the rest of Central America and acts as a transition between the two. Mexico has nice and warm people, unique food, art and archaeology, pyramids, museums, Haciendas, 6,000 miles of shores, superb architecture and cities, weather from snow mountains in the Sierras, to rainy jungles in the Southeast and desert in the Northwest, excellent fishing, world top destinations like Acapulco, Cancun, Cozumel, Los Cabos, Patzcuaro, among others amenities. Mexico is ranked 8th major destination for foreigner visitors, according to WTO. Capital of Mexico is Mexico City.
Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America and contains the largest freshwater body in Central America, Lago de Nicaragua. Highlights include the cities of Leon and Granada, the twin volcanoes island of Isla Ometepe and the beach resort of San Juan del Sur.
Panama
Republic of Panama’s strategically located on the isthmus that forms the land bridge connecting North and South America. It controls the Panama Canal that links the North Atlantic Ocean via Caribbean Sea with North Pacific Ocean, one of the most important shipping routes in the world. The Caribbean islands of Bocas del Toro and San Blas are definite highlights.
North America
USA
United States of America is one of the largest, richest, and most powerful countries in the world; it has a mixture of densely-populated urban areas with wide areas of low population and incredible natural beauty. With a rich indigenous history and immigration, the U.S. prides itself on its "melting pot" of different cultures from around the globe. Environmentally it has it all, vast deserts, plains, towering peaks, beaches, dense forest and deep canyons. It’s national park system as also without peer.
South America
Argentina
Argentina is the second-largest country in South America, and the eighth-largest in the world. It is also the highest and the lowest of the continent. Famous for its succulent steaks, red wine, tango and fanatical football fans. Capital city of Argentina is Buenos Aires, a culturally vibrant city. From the southern tip of Ushuaia to the falls of Iguazzu Argentina is spectacularly diverse country.
Bolivia
Bolivia is a beautiful, geographically diverse, pluricultural and multiethnic, democratic, unitarian Republic in the heart of South America. Sometimes referred to as the Tibet of the Americas, Bolivia is one of the most remote countries in the western hemisphere. It is also the most indigenous, with 60% of its population being of pure Native American ancestry. Capital of Bolivia is La Paz (The Peace) a city that will literally take your breath away.
Brazil
Brazil is the largest country in South America. Famous for its soccer tradition and its annual carnival in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador de Bahia, it is a country of great diversity. From the bustling urban mosaic of São Paulo to the infinite cultural energy of Pernambuco and Bahia, the untouched wilderness of the Amazon rainforest and world-class landmarks such as the Iguaçu Falls, there is plenty to see and to do in Brazil. Brasilia the capital of Brazil is a town planners heaven and an interesting experiment that almost sent the country broke.
Chile
Chile narrowly stretches along half of the Pacific coast of South America. Its elongated shape results in a widely diverse spread of environments and cultures. The southern section has some of the most spectacular glacial parks (Torres del Paine), through to the Atacama desert (San Pedro de Atacama). The capital of Chile is Santiago de Chile.
Columbia
Colombia is the only country in South America with coastlines on both the North Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Towering mountain ranges, beautiful beaches and a thriving cosmopolitan life, travelling in Columbia is definitely worth while. The highland lost city of Ciudad Perdido is an amazing experience.
Ecuador
Ecuador like Costa Rica is a one country wonderland. Towering snow covered volcanoes, beautiful beaches, stunning deep green valleys, beautiful cloud forest, ruins, cultural diversity and an excellent launch pad for the Amazon rainforest. One thing that should not be missed is the Galapagos Islands and the stunning array of animals.
Peru
Peru is a country that has a diversity and wealth little common in the world. The main attractions are their archaeological Incan ruins, their gastronomy (the fifth most important one of the world), their colonial architecture (has imposing colonial constructions) and their natural resources (a paradise for the ecological tourism). Lima, the capital of Peru is the launch pad to the countries wonders – Macu Picchu, Colca Canyon, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, Iquitos (Amazon rainforest) and the Nazca lines.
Uruguay
Uruguay is a small lowland country situated between the region giants of Argentina and Brazil. The capital Montevideo houses many architectural wonders, the people stroll along the streets carrying their yerba mate and football games can be found in any spare space. Colonia is a well preserved colonial town on the River La Plata and Puenta del Easte is a summer haven for the well off Uruguayans and Argentineans.
Venezuela
Venezuela situated in northern South America, boasts the longest Caribbean coastline, rich mountainous forest regions, Gran Sabana and the amazing formations of the Tapuys. Venezuela has a rich diversity of landscapes; the swamplands of the Gran Sabana, the towering Tapuys house amazing endemic flora and fauna and provide Angel Falls and the Caribbean coast boasts some world class resort islands (Margarita Island).
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