The document is an assignment guide for a unit on European international destinations, detailing tasks for students to research and map various geographical features and tourist attractions in countries including Austria, Belgium, Germany, and others. It emphasizes the importance of reliable sources for information, such as government tourism websites and guidebooks, and outlines the components of the assessment, which is divided into two parts worth a total of 100 marks. Students are instructed to ensure proper referencing of sources used in their research.

1. Assignment 2: Europe
Unit: Source and Provide International Destination Information
and Advice
Unit of competency code: SITTTSL003A
Student name:
Instructions
To complete the following exercises you can refer to the
‘Explore Europe map’. You can download blank maps of Europe
from the ‘Tourism destinations’ online resource home page.
However, some have been provided within the assignment for
you. You should make several copies of the maps for practicing
plotting destinations, gateways, main transport routes, physical
features and adding your notes.
You will need to refer to additional resources to the online
learning materials. These should include reliable internet
websites, travel tour brochures for travel in Europe as many of
these contain excellent detailed maps, government tourism
authorities and associated travel associations for current
information.
Following are some suggestions:
Refer to an accurate and reliable world atlas such as those
published by Longman
Encyclopaedias or ‘wikipedia’ Internet websites, for
example:
www.worldatlas.com/
http://getaway.ninemsn.com.au/ and
http://getaway.ninemsn.com.au/fact-sheets/
http://travel.ninemsn.com.au/world/ Travellers’ guidebooks
such as:

2. www.lonelyplanet.com.au/http://www.frommers.com/destination
s/Travel
brochureshttp://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/countries.eht
ml
Typing phrases such as ‘world map’, specific countries and
destinations or name of tourism companies specialising in
European destinations and travel, into search engines eg
‘google’, ‘yahoo’ etc.
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Remember
Ensure you correctly reference all resources including specific
internet website URLs in your bibliography and/or
acknowledging authors accurately within the body of the
assessment.
Note:
There are constant changes with internet websites, their content,
URLs, hyperlinks, licenses or fees for use and other issues
associated with online learning and technologies.
Therefore the reference and resource information provided may
be altered and/or become inaccessible without prior knowledge.
If you are unable to locate relevant information for your
Tourism studies or assessment research, contact your OTEN
teachers for assistance.
Assessment summary
Use the following table to ensure you have attempted both parts
of this assignment:
Task
Description
Value
Part A
Europe - general
20%
Part B
European countries: Austria
Belgium Germany
Switzerland Italy

6. France Spain Portugal Greece Turkey
Scandinavia
Chech Republic, Slovac Republic & Hungary
80%
Total 100 marks
This compulsory assessment will be worth 30% of your total
overall mark for the unit
Source and provide International destination information and
advice.
Part A: Research questions and activities
Total 20 marks
Europe (general)
1 On the map of Europe clearly indicate the following:
a. Location of and name these waterways: Baltic Sea, North
Sea, Irish Sea,
The Channel, Mediterranean Sea, Adriatic Sea, Aegean Sea and
Black Sea
b. European Alps and Pyrenees Mountains
c. Countries and capital cities listed below:
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United
Kingdom

7. Portugal
Sweden
Eire
(Republic
of
Ireland)
Norway
Finland
Iceland
Italy
Russia
The
Netherlands
Austria
Hungary
Belgium
Switzerland
Spain
Luxembourg
Germany
Greece
France
Denmark
Turkey
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9. 2 Complete the table with information as relevant to the
continent of Europe. Write your answer in the spaces provided:
Questions and statements
Answer
Name four countries which have a
1.England
coastline on the Channel
2.France
3. Belgium
4. Netherlands
Name all the European countries which have a coastline on the
Mediterranean Sea
Spain, France, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Albania,
Greece.
Name the two countries which face
1. Greece
each other across the Aegean Sea
2. Turkey
The Pyrenees Mountains form the
1. France
border between two countries.
2. Spain
Name these countries.
3 Scheduled water transport is extremely important in
Europe. Name the seaports located in the following countries:
Country
Seaports

10. United Kingdom
Port of London,
France
Marsielle, Bordeaux, Nantes, Brest, Cherbourg, Le Habre,
Dunkerque.
Greece
Spain
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Part B: Research questions and activities
Total 80 marks
United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
1 Locate the following destinations on the map of United
Kingdom:
Wales
Aberdeen
London
Scotland
Irish Sea
Cardiff
Manchester
Lake District
Belfast
Atlantic Ocean
Glasgow
Thames River
English Channel
Edinburgh
North Sea
Map of the United Kingdom

14. 2 List the four countries that form the United Kingdom (UK).
Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland
3 What is the best form of transport for a visitor when travelling
around the UK?
Regions of the United Kingdom (source: www.worldatlas.com)
England
1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to
England
Capital City
National Airlines
International gateway cities and three letter codes
Local Currency
Climate

15. London
British Airways
Pound
2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to
England
Questions and statements
Answer
England has two international airports. Name them and give the
three letter airport codes.
a. Heathrow Airport Code:LHR..
b. Gatwick Airport Code: LGW
In terms of transport, what is the best way for a visitor to get
around London?
Train, Taxi
Where in England would a visitor find Stonehenge? Briefly
describe this unusual site and explain what it is.
a.Whiltshire
b.
Describe the location and tourist attractions in Bath.
Name two famous university cities in England.
a. Cambridge
b. Brighton
Where was Shakespeare born? In which direction is this town
from London?
a. Stratford-upon-Avon
b.
Name and briefly describe two tourist sights or attractions in
the English city of York.
a.

16. b.
List the two main forms of transport used to cross the English
Channel.
a.
b.
Tourist Attraction/Site
Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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List
and
describe
at
least
(8)
eight
tourist
attractions/sites
in
London:
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4 Briefly describe the following famous events held in
England:
Event name
Location
Description
Henley Royal Regatta
The Grand National Steeplechase
Wimbledon

18. Trooping of the Colour
Wales
1 What are the key tourist features of Wales - why do tourists
go there?
2 What is the Capital City of Wales and mark it on thefollowing
map.

19. Map of Wales
Republic of Ireland
1 The capital of the Republic of Ireland (Eire) is:
2 Name (3) three tourist sights or attractions in the Republic of
Island.

20. 3 Identify the cities you would find these attractions and plot
each on the map of Ireland.

21. Map of Ireland
Austria
1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to
Austria:
Capital city
National airline and two letter code
Gateway city and three letter code

22. Currency
Language
2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to
Austria:
Questions and statements
Answer
List the six major cities of Austria.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
What is the name of the river that the capital city is situated on?
If a visitor to Austria wanted to spend ten days touring around
Austria, what method of transport would you recommend and
why?
Where would I find the Spanish Riding School?
3 For each of the following cities name one main attraction.
Describe what the visitor will find there.
City

23. Site/Attraction
Visitor appeal
Vienna
Innsbruck
4 What is the name of the lake which shares borders with
Austria, Germany and Switzerland?
5 The alpine area of Austria is a major ski tour destination.
What is this areas regional name? Name the major town closest
to this region.
Belgium
1 Complete the tables with relevant information as it relates
to Belgium:
Questions and statements
Answer
What is the capital city of Belgium?
Describe Belgium’s geographical features.
What are the major cities of Belgium and which of these is the
gateway city?

24. What language is predominantly spoken in Belgium?
Describe key tourist features of Bruges.
Describe two key tourist attractions in Brussels and Antwerp.
1.
2.
Germany
1 Plot these destinations on the attached map of Germany:
Berlin
Hamburg
Frankfurt
Munich
Cologne
Lake Constance
Dusseldorf
Rhine river
Black Forest region
Map of Germany

25. 2 Complete the following table as relevant to the country of
Germany:
Capital city
National airline & two letter code
Gateway city & three letter code
Currency
Language
3 Complete the following table as relevant to the country of
Germany:
Questions and statements
Answer
What are the names of the two longest river
1.
systems in Germany?
2.
Why is the Black Forest area a popular destination for tourists?
Thousands of Australians attend a famous event held in Munich
(Munchen) every year. What is the event and when is it held?
a.

26. b.
What is the name of the largest lake which is in Germany,
Austria and Switzerland?
Provide some basic information that might interest a tourist
visiting Cologne
The most popular section of the Rhine River
1.
for cruising is located between which two
German towns?
2.
Switzerland
1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to
Switzerland:
Capital city
National airline & two letter code
International gateway city & three letter code
Currency
Language
2 For each of the following popular destination regions of
Switzerland, describe briefly their visitor appeal:

27. Destination
Visitor appeal
Zurich
Geneva
St Moritz
3 When is the best time to visit Switzerland?
Italy
1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates
to Italy:
Capital city
National airline & two letter code
International gateway city & three letter code
Currency
Language
Questions and statements

28. Answer
When is the best time to visit Italy?
Many tourists visit the Vatican in Rome. Briefly describe some
of the key features of the Vatican which are of interest to
tourists.
Rome has a very long history dating back to the Roman Empire.
Name two ancient Roman buildings or areas tourists often visit
in the city.
1.
2.
Name the famous river Rome is located near
‘The Trevi Fountain in Rome is one of the world’s most
recognisable fountains.’ Explain this statement and what most
visitors do before leaving?
When visiting the Spanish Steps in Rome, describe what visitors
see there?
Describe what the Catacombs of San Clemente are. Where are
they located?
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29. information
as it
relates
to
Italy:
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3 Name and briefly describe two tourist sights or attractions
in/near the following Italian cities:
City
Location
Site/attraction and description
Florence
a.
b.
Venice
a.
b.
Milan

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b.
Naples
a.
b.
4 In which Italian city can tourists see the statue of ‘David’
created by the artist Michelangelo?
5 What and where is Pompeii?
6 Where is Portofino, and what is the main attraction for
visitors to this region?

31. 8 Where is the city of Palermo?
9 Plot these destinations on the map of Italy:
Rome
Sardinia
Florence
Milan
Venice
Pisa
Map of Italy
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and
appeal
of

32. Lake
Como to tourists.
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France
1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to
France:
Capital city
National airline & two letter code
International gateway city & three letter code
Currency
Language
2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to
France:
Questions and statements
Answer
What is the best time to visit France?
What is the best way to travel around France?
Name the major geographical features (mountain ranges, rivers,
seas etc) and provide details where they are located.
Name at least five tourist attractions in the

33. 1.
city of Paris. Provide a brief explanation of
the features that create the appeal for each
attraction.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Every year, a town in the French Riviera hosts a major world
film festival. What is the name of the town?
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Questions and statements
Answer
Which cities are in the ‘Champagne Country’ of France and
where is this region located?
What is the French town which is popular for pilgrimages to its
famous grotto?

34. In which city, and at which tourist attraction would the painting
‘The Mona Lisa’ be viewed?
City: Attraction:
What are two major events in France and in what month are they
celebrated?
1.
2.
3 (
Paris
Pyrenees
Marseille
Loire
river
Seine
River
Canne
)Plot the following destinations on the attached map of France:

35. Map of France

36. Spain
1 Plot the following destinations on the attached map of Spain:
Madrid
Barcelona
Vallencia
Pamplona
Canary Islands
Map of Spain
2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to
Spain:
Capital city
National airline & two letter code
International gateway city & three letter code
Currency
Language
3 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to
Spain

37. Questions and statements
Answer
What is the climate of Spain and the best time to visit?
Name & describe two tourist attractions in the cities of
Barcelona and Madrid
1.
2.
What is the best form of transport available to travel around
Spain?
What is Pamplona best known for and where is it located?
a.
b.
4 Describe the location and visitor appeal of the following
popular destination regions in Spain:
Town, city or region
Location
Visitor appeal
Costa del Sol
Majorca

38. 5 Where is Prado Museum?
6 Tourists go to Toledo to see the work of a famous artist.
Name this artist whose work is viewed here.
7 Name the palace that has made the city of Granada famous.
Portugal
1 Complete the tables with relevant information as it relates to
Portugal:
Capital city
National airline & two letter code
International gateway city & three letter code
Currency
2 Describe the climate in Portugal?

39. 3 Name three attractions in or near the city of Lisbon.
4 Why is the Algarve region in Portugal important for tourism?
Greece
1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to
Greece:
Capital city
National airline & two letter code
International gateway city & three letter code
Currency
Language

40. 2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to
Greece:
Questions and statements
Answer
Describe the climate of Greece and nominate the best months of
the year to visit?
Name and briefly describe three major tourist attractions in
Athens.
1.
2.
3.
What is the best method of transport between the Greek Islands?
What is the name of Greece’s major port city?
Which is the largest of the Greek Islands in the Aegean Sea?
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Questions and statements

41. Answer
Select two Greek Islands and describe their key tourist features.
Noting the unique attractions associated with each island.
1.
2.
While Delphi and Meteora in Greece are both important
historical sites visited by tourists. Explain the main differences
by providing a brief description of each place.
Delphi:
Meteora:
Name three islands that are part of the Cyclades chain of islands
1.
2.
3.
Describe the tourist features of Rhodes.
3 Plot the following locations on the map of Greece (over page):
Athens Delphi
Cyclades Islands Rhodes

42. Map of Greece
Turkey
1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to
Turkey:
Capital city
National airline & two letter code
International gateway city & three letter code
Currency
Language
2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to
Turkey:
Area/site/attraction
Location
Description and visitor appeal
Ankara
Istanbul

43. 3 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to
Turkey:
Questions and statements
Answer
What is the hottest time to visit Turkey?
What is the best way to travel around Turkey?
List the nearest major city/town to Mt Ararat. Explain why it is
famous?
Where is Anzac Cove located?
4 Plot the following locations on the map provided:
Mt Ararat
Ankara
Istanbul
Anzac Cove
Map of Turkey

44. Scandinavia
Scandinavia is a region of northern Europe. Geographically it
consists of the Scandinavian Peninsula including the countries
of Norway and Sweden, and the country of Denmark, (and their
thousands of islands!). Finland, Iceland and the Faroe (Faeroe)
Islands are now considered part of this region.
1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to
the countries:
Country
Capital city
National airline and two letter code
Gateway city
Currency
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Finland

45. 2 Use tour brochures and other information sources to answer
the following questions.
a Name the Scandinavian cities where tourists can visit the
following attractions: the Tivoli Gardens the Wasa
Museum the Viking Ship Museum
b Describe the region of Lapland.
Copenhagen
Stockholm
Map of Scandinavia (source: www.worldatlas.com)
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Name
two
tourist
attractions
in
each
of the following
cities:
)
Czech Republic, Slovak Republic and Hungary
Many tourists visit the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic and
Hungary on a tour of Central Europe.
1 Name two tourist attractions in both of the following cities:
Prague
Budapest

47. 2 Which river links Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest?
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