This document summarizes information about six European countries - Spain, Portugal, England, France, Germany, and Italy. For each country it provides basic facts like population and capital city. It also lists some famous tourist sites in each country and provides some interesting facts. The document concludes with a list of works cited.

1. Travel Agent Christian Lawlor Technology & Multimedia Spring 2009

2. Project Description Christian Lawlor I will be discussing six different countries in Europe and how these countries are uniquely appealing to visit.

3. Table of Contents Spain Portugal England France Germany Italy Video Works Cited

4. Spain: Basic Information Population: About 46 million Capital: Madrid

5. Spain: Famous Sites Barcelona- guided city tours, private tours, guided visits to the prominent monuments and visits to nearby towns of high historical interest Cordoba- boasts numerous monuments such as the old Moorish Mezquita, the Alcazar fortress and the Synagogue Granada- tourists are offered guided tours to the famous Alhambra and Generalife palace and fortress, a historical guided tour through the old part of the town and visits to nearby towns of interest (Rust 1).

6. Spain: Tourist Information Spain is second in the world for tourism behind the United States Spain has 4 major coasts that have summer resorts and beaches

7. Spain: Interesting Facts Known for influencing other countries; over 400 million Spanish speakers today Spanish culture has its origins in the Iberian, Celtiberian, Latin, Visigothic, Roman Catholic, and Islamic cultures Running of the bulls is a trademark of Spain Located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula (Clout 8).

8. Portugal: Basic Information Population: About 10 million Capital: Lisbon

9. Portugal: Famous Sites Belem Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in Lisbon, one of the leading tourism cities in Europe Batalha- Portuguese Gothic masterpiece, the Santa Maria da Vitória Monastery (14th-16th centuries) is a national landmark (Rust 4).

10. Portugal: Tourist Information Main tourist areas include Greater Lisbon, Algrave, and Greater Porto Tourism regions encompass Costa Verde, Costa da Prata, and Costa de Lisboa

11. Portugal: Interesting Facts Portugal’s culture has changed over the years and they have increased their number of public cultural facilities Located in southwestern Europe in the Iberian Peninsula (Clout 3).

12. England: Basic Information Population: About 52 million Capital: London

13. England: Famous Sites Big Ben is one of the most known symbols of London Stonehenge is definitely a stop for every tourist that visits England (Rust 2).

14. England: Tourist Information Part of the United Kingdom that borders with Scotland and Wales

15. England: Interesting Facts Aston Martin is a well established English automobile company English football (soccer) is the best in the world especially the world famous football club Liverpool F.C. (Clout 11).

16. France: Basic Information Population: About 65 million Capital: Paris

17. France: Famous Sites Eiffel Tower is by far the symbol of France The Louvre Museum is also considered very famous

18. France: Tourist Information Located in western region of Europe Tourist sites include the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Arc de Triomphe

19. France: Interesting Facts Paris is the most visited city in the world Eastern parts of France contain many ski resorts in the Alps

20. Germany: Basic Information Population: About 82 million Capital: Berlin

21. Germany: Famous Sites The Berlin Wall is one of the biggest attractions while visiting Germany

22. Germany: Tourist Information Tourist towns include Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich Bamberg, Dresden, and Goslar are also tourist hot spots

23. Germany: Interesting Facts Germany is the seventh most visited country in the world Located in Central Europe

24. Italy: Basic Information Population: About 60 million Capital: Rome

25. Italy: Famous Sites The Colosseum and the Vatican Museums are two main attractions for tourists Other main sights include the Pantheon, St. Peter’s Basicalla, and the Spanish Steps

26. Italy: Tourist Information Famous works of art include Michelangelo’s David and Botticelli’s Birth of Venus

27. Italy: Interesting Facts Located in Southern Europe, boot-shaped peninsula Known for Italian Renaissance (13 th century) Rome is one of the most visited cities in the world

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