Poland, one of the oldest countries, was formed in the 10th century. Situated in Central Europe, most of Poland is covered in flat plains with mountains in the south. Warsaw, the country’s capital, was completely destroyed during World War II. Since then, Warsaw has been completely rebuilt. Some major attractions in Warsaw include the Royal Castle of Warsaw, which was among those buildings that were rebuilt after the war. The open air theater and the monument of Chopin at The Lazienky Palace...
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Norway, situated on the western seaboard of Scandinavia in Northern Europe, borders Sweden, Finland, and Russia. With one of the longest coastlines in the world, snowy peaks, Norway is most famous for its breathtaking fjords. The capital and largest city of Norway is Oslo. Oslo’s city hall, Rådhuset, features paintings, tapestries, sculpture, and woodcarvings by Norwegian artists such as Edvard Munch, Per Krogh, and Dagfin Werenskiold. Another site in Oslo is Vikingskiphuset which is a museum...
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Ukraine, located in Eastern Europe, borders Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova. With the numerous countries that Ukraine borders, it is considered an important hub in Eastern Europe, especially for its easy access to Asia. Being a very large country, it also borders the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Ukraine is a popular tourist destination for both Europeans and those from North America. One of the most interesting things about Ukraine is that it has nearly five hundred...
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Ireland, a large island in western Europe, experiences warm summers and moderate winter. The weather in Ireland changes frequently from cloudy to sunny, thus the running joke that the Irish cannot trust the weatherman. For those planning to visit Ireland in the summer, lightweight clothes are recommended. For those visiting in the spring or fall, a jacket is advised along with slightly heavier clothing. It is advised to bring a raincoat at all times for those sudden rain showers. In Ireland, English...
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Finland is a country known for its natural beauty apparent in its many islands, lakes, and forests. As there are many dense forests in Finland, camping and hiking is very popular at many trekking routes. There are also many spas containing saunas in Finland as saunas are a Finnish invention. Finland is also known for its midnight sun in the summer and being dark for nearly the entire part of the winter. The capital of Finland, Helsinki, has many museums and galleries as well as many other tourist...
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Hungary, also known as the Republic of Hungary, is a landlocked country in central Europe. Budapest is the largest city, the capital, and the most traveled area of Hungary. Hungary is known for being hospitable toward tourists, which is apparent to many tourists. Hungarians live a somewhat traditional lifestyle with a modern flair. There are many people that can be found wearing the latest fashions while in some places traditional Magyar garb. Budapest is situated on the River Danube. One side of...
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