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Belgium

Belgien

Hallo!

Salut!

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here!Capital: Brussels

Surface area: 30 528 kmPopulation: 10.5 million

Languages: Dutch, French and German

National Day: 21 July

Ascension of King Leopold Ito the throne (1831)


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The Atomium: Built in1958, the 102-metre highmonument representsa magnified iron crystal made of

nine atoms. Recently renovatedand opened to the public, theAtomium puts on interestingexhibitions, especially for children.Going up in the lift gives you someof the best views of Brussels.

The Manneken Pis:Sculpted in 1619, this

statue of a little man weeinginto a fountain has becomeone of Belgiums best-knownmonuments. He even has

an extensive wardrobe ofdifferent costumes likely tomake any woman jealous!

Food: Belgium is famousfor its moules-frites (mussels

and chips), as well as its chocolate!Famous Belgians: Magritte (artist), Eddy Merckx (cyclist),Herg (creator of Tintin) and the Smurfs!

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Bulgaria

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Language: Bulgarian

National Day: 3 March

Anniversary of liberation fromthe Ottoman Empire (1878)

1 = BGN 1.95580

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Czech Republic

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Language: Czech

National Day: 28 October

Commemorates becomingan independent state after World War I

1 = CZK 27.48

Ahoj!


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St. Vitus Cathedral:This Gothic cathedral isthe most well knownchurch in the Czech Republic

and the tallest church in Prague.It is not only a church but also thefinal resting place of a number ofCzech kings.

St. CharlesBridge: It

is named after KingCharles IV. When it wasconstructed at theend of the 14th Century,this medieval bridge

was the only wayto cross the River Vltava (Moldau) in Prague.

Modern test methods have found organic matterin the mortar, so the legend that eggs were used tostrengthen it could actually be true.

Food: Knedliky (potato or bread dumplings) andbramboraky (potato pancakes).

Famous Czechs: Alfons Mucha (artist), Antonin Dvok(composer) and Milan Kundera (writer).

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robot or hotel is of Czech origin?

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Denmark

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Language: Danish

National Day: 5 June

Denmark became aconstitutional monarchy (1849)

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Nyhavn: New Port wasbuilt by King Christian V

in the 1670s and is thus theoldest part of Copenhagen

harbour. The street is lined withmany small restaurants facingonto a picturesque harbour. Inwarmer weather people fill every

available table in the outdoors seating areas. Today thecanal is packed with old wooden ships from when Nyhavnwas the main centre of all sea trade from Copenhagen.

The Lile Mermaid:This mermaid, sittingon a rock in Langeliniein Copenhagen harbour, owesher fame to the Hans ChristianAndersen fairy tale by the same

name. There is some uncertaintyas to who the model was forthe sculpture the ballet dancerEllen Price or the wife of thesculptor Edvard Eriksen.

Food: Frikadeller (meatballs) are

very popular as well as smrrebrd (open sandwiches).Classics include buttered rye bread with fish or maturedcheese with meat-jelly and rum.

Famous Danes: Hans Christian Andersen (author),Sren Kierkegaard (philosopher), Viggo Mortensen (actor).

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Germany

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Language: German

National Day: 3 OctoberCommemorates the re-unicationof Germany (1990)

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The BrandenburgGate: The former

city gate, which was builtbetween 1788 and 1791 by

Emperor Friedrich Wilhelm II asa symbol of peace, is one of themain symbols of Berlin. It wasclosed when the Berlin Wall was

erected in 1961, but after the German people toredown the wall in 1989, it became a symbol of the freedomand unity of the City of Berlin.

TheReichstag:The Reichstag was almostdestroyed by fire in 1933and damaged duringWorld War II. The building

has since been renovatedand became the GermanHouse of Parliamentin 1992.

Food: Bratwurst (sausage) is still eaten a lot and all kindsof potato dishes are also popular. Sauerkraut (cabbage invinegar brine) no longer features prominently in Germancuisine.

Famous Germans: Goethe (writer), Michael Schumacher(racing driver), Melitta Bentz (inventor of coffee filter).

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Ludwig Van Beethoven born?

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EstoniaEesti

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Language: Estonian

National Day: 24 FebruaryCommemorates independencefrom Russia (1918)

1 = EEK 15.6466

Tere


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The Town Hall: It isthought to date backto the early 13th Centuryand its Gothic architecture is

well preserved. It is currentlyopen to the public and stillused for receptions.

The Pharmacyof Tallinn: Situated on

the Town Hall Square in Tallinn,the Pharmacy dates back to 1422 and is the oldest

pharmacy in Europe which is still in use, althoughmedieval medicines like bat powder and snakeskinare no longer sold!

Food: Classic Estonian dishes include verivorst (bloodsausage), leib (black bread) and kartulid (potatoes).

Famous Estonians: Jaan Kross (author), Carmen Kass(model) and Markko Mrtin (racing driver).

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Irelandire

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Languages: English and Irish


Saint Patricks Day

Dia Dhuit


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Dublin Castle: Once thesite of a Viking Fortress,this historical landmarkhas been used for many different

purposes. It was once a Court ofJustice and the Anglo-Irish Treatywas signed there in 1921. Today it isused for state visits and part of it isopen to the public.

Irish High Cross:High crosses haveexisted in Ireland since the7th Century and are also calledCeltic crosses. These standingstone crosses, incorporatinga circle, were used in religiousceremonies but also to markborders.

Food: Ireland is home toIrish stew and coddle (a

vegetable stew with sausages and bacon).

Famous Irishmen: James Joyce (author), Bono andBob Geldof (musicians), Maureen OHara (actress),Grace OMalley (pirate).

Find Out: What well-known book did Bram Stokerwrite and which other European country was the

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Greece

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Language: Greek


Proclamation of the war of independencefrom the Ottoman Empire (1821)

Yiasou


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The Parthenon: Thistemple, dedicated tothe Greek Goddess Athena,was built in the 5th Century

BC on the Acropolis of Athens,which was used both as a churchand marketplace. It is regardedas an enduring symbol of ancientGreece and of Athenian democracy.

Athos:Athos is the

name of a beautifulpeninsula as well as aGreek holy mountain(2 033 metres high).Women are not

allowed on the island,not even female

animals other than cats.

Food: Moussaka (eggplant casserole), keftedes (lamb andmint meatballs), baklava (a sweet pastry dessert).

Famous Greeks: Plato (philosopher), Aristotle Onassis(shipping magnate), Alexander the Great (MacedonianKing and conqueror), Maria Callas (opera diva).

Find Out: Name the main port of Athens.

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Spain

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Languages: Spanish, Catalan, Basque and Galician

National Day: 12 OctoberCommemorates the sighting of landby Christopher Columbus (1492)

Hola!


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The Sagrada Familia:Designed by Gaudi,

Barcelonas most famous architect,this cathedral was unfinished

at the time of his death in 1926and is still under constructiontoday. It is an excellent exampleof Art Nouveau architecture.

El Escorial: At onetime a monasteryand royal palace, the Escorialis located about 45 km fromthe centre of Madrid. It is nowa museum and art gallery.

Food: Spanish food includespaella (chicken, seafood andrice), tortilla (potato omelette)and chorizo (spicy sausage).

Famous Spanish people: Pablo Picasso (artist),

Penelope Cruz (actress), Ral Gonzlez (football player).

Find Out: Name the three ships of ChristopherColumbus.

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The Eiel Tower: Namedafter its architect GustaveEiffel and built for the universalexhibition in 1889, it is the most

frequently visited monument inthe world. The tower weighs7 300 tons and is the talleststructure in Paris (324 m).

Notre Dame:The constructionof this Gothic cathedral

on the River Seine in Parisbegan in 1163. It graduallyfell into a state of disrepair

until regaining fame throughVictor Hugos The Hunchbackof Notre Dame. The successof the book launched a

campaign to restore thecathedral to its former glory in 1845.

Food: Bouillabaisse (fish stew), the French also love theircheese and are the proud inventors of the baguette.

Famous French: Thierry Henry (football player),Pierre-Auguste Renoir (painter), Juliette Binoche (actress).

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The Colosseum: Thisgreat amphitheatreof antiquity is an architecturaland engineering wonder. It could

seat 50 000 people who cameto see gladiators and games inRoman imperial times. Thoughthe amphitheatre has not beenused for entertainment since the early Middle Ages, it isa major tourist attraction and a symbol of ancient Rome.

Pompeii: This citywas destroyed by the

eruption of Mount Vesuviusin 79 AD, which covered thecity and its people in volcanicash until its discovery in 1748.

Excavators found humanremains, perfectly preservedin volcanic ash, as well as awealth of art, jewellery, etc.

Food: Italy is most famous for its pasta

and pizzas. Italians are also very fond of gelato (ice-cream)!

Famous Italians: Leonardo da Vinci (painter, sculptor,inventor), Marco Polo (who travelled to China), Enzo Ferrari(sports car manufacturer), Maria Montessori (educator).

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Cyprus

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Language: Greek


Independence Day to mark independenceom the British Empire

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The ArchbishopsPalace: ArchbishopMakarios III was the firstpresident of Cyprus (1960-1977).

His palace in Nicosia is open to thepublic and contains a Byzantinemuseum with a large collectionof religious icons.

Petra tou Romiou:Known in English

as the Rock of Aphrodite,this spot has amazing viewsof the sea and is the birthplaceof the Greek goddess

Aphrodite. Legend has itthat the rock is where sherose out of the swell ofthe sea.

Food: Meze (a series of appetisersand savouries) and fasolada (sailors beans).

Famous Cypriots: Osman Trkay (poet),Hseyin aglayan (fashion designer), Zeno (philosopher).

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Latvia

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Language: Latvian

National Day: 18 November

Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia (1918)

Sveiki

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The Doma Cathedral:Built in the 13th Century,

this is thought to be the largestchurch in the Baltic States.

One of its key attractions isits magnificent organ whichdates back to 1844.

The HistoricCentre of Riga:Rigas centre has beendeclared a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site and is renownedfor its Art Nouveau architecture.This style of architecture isdefined by flowing, curveddesigns often with flowers andbirds.

Food: Latvians enjoy borscht (beetroot soup), rasols(potato salad) and pickled mushrooms.

Famous Latvians: Mikhail Baryshnikov (dancer andactor), Arvid von Blumenthal (who claimed to have beenthe real life inspiration behind Crocodile Dundee!).

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Lithuania

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Language: Lithuanian

National Day: 16 FebruaryCommemorates independence fromRussia (1917)

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Labas


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Gediminas Monument:Legend has it that the

Grand Duke Gediminas had adream in which he saw an iron wolf

standing where the castle is now,howling like a hundred wolves inunison. It was interpreted as Godswill that he shall build a fortressthere, which he did in 1230.

Trakai: Thereare about200 lakesaround the historic cityof Trakai. Trakai Castleis built on an island inthe largest lake, and thisis where Lithuanias bestknown ruler, Grand DukeVytautas the Great, was born.

Food: Lithuanians enjoy kibinai (similar toCornish pasties), cepelinai (meat-filled dumplings)

and sweet or savoury pancakes.

Famous Lithuanians: Salomja Nris (poet),Laurynas Guceviius (architect),Aaron Klug (Nobel peace prize winner).

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Luxembourg

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Languages: French, German and Letzeburgesch


Celebration of the Grand Dukes birthday

Moien


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Staatssparkasse:When in 2006 the State

Savings Bank was 150 years old,a commemorative 10-euro coin

was issued. Banking is veryimportant to Luxembourg -23,000 people work in morethan 150 banks located here.

Notre Dame

Cathedral:Our Lady,Comforter of theAfflicted, was chosenin 1666 by the City ofLuxembourg as Patron

Saint of the City. Duringtimes of the plague manypeople prayed to her for help and she has remainedthe object of fervent worship ever since.

Food: Bouneschlupp (a soup with French beans)Judd mat Gaardebounen (neck of pork with broad beans).

Famous Luxembourgers: Joseph Kutter (painter),Gabriel Lippmann (Nobel Prize Winner).

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Hungary

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Language: Hungarian

National Day: 20 August

Feast of St Stephen, founder of the state

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Szia


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The HungarianParliament: It issituated in Budapest andis currently the third largest

parliament in the world (afterthose of Romania and Argentina).It was inaugurated on the 1000th

anniversary of the country in1896. Over 40 million bricks, halfa million precious stones and 40 kg of gold were used in itsconstruction.

The Chain Bridge: Oneof Budapests most

famous landmarks, thissuspension bridge links the twocities of Buda and Pest which aredivided by the River Danube. Built

at the end of the 19th Century,it transformed two provincialtowns into a growing city.

Food: Typical Hungarian fareincludes goulash (meat dish),halaszele (fish soup) and vanilias

kifili (vanilla biscuit).Famous Hungarians: Harry Houdini (magician),Ern Rubik (inventor of the Rubiks cube), Peter Esterhzy(author), Lszl Br (inventor of the ballpoint pen).

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Malta

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Surface area: 316 kmPopulation: 0.4 million

Languages: Maltese and English

National Day: 21 September

Maltas independence from Great Britain in 1964

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Vallea: Maltascapital city is namedafter the Grand Masterof the Order of St. John, Jean

Parisot de la Valette, who laidthe foundation stone of thisfortress city in 1566. It wasfinished in a remarkably short15 years.

St. PaulsCathedral:

Built on the site of aNorman church whichwas destroyed in anearthquake in 1693,St. Pauls cathedral ,

which crowns the cityof Mdina, is topped

by a magnificent dome designed by the cathedralsarchitect Lorenzo Gafa.

Food: Traditional food includes stuffat tal-fenek (rabbit

stew) and pastizzi (savoury pastries).Famous Maltese People: Dun Karm Psaila (poet),Giuseppe Cali (painter), Agatha Barbara (first femalepresident).

Find Out: Complete the title of the famous thriller

novel The Maltese

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Netherlands

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Language: Dutch

National Day: 30 April

Queens Day (referring Hallo


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Windmills: The Netherlandsis a land of windmills.

Although over 1 000 windmills inHolland are still standing today,

many of them are no longer in use.Windmills were used primarily todrain water and to produce flour,paper, oil and saw timber. Forfive centuries, windmills were the

primary source of power in Holland.

Volendam:This historicalvillage is one ofthe most popular touristdestinations in Hollandtoday. It is famous forits fishing boats andthe traditional Dutchcostumes still worn bysome of its residents today.

Food: Erwtensoep (pea soup with bacon), often eaten

with rye bread.Famous Dutch People: Rembrandt andVincent Van Gogh (painters), Ruud van Nistelrooy (footballplayer), Margaretha Zelle (Mata Hari, dancer and allegedspy in World War I).

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Austriasterreich

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Language: German


Day when the last allied soldier leftand Austria formally declaredits neutrality (1955)

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Vienna Prater: This is theoldest amusement park in

the world and is situated in a largepublic park in the centre of Vienna. It

houses over 250 rides, including theRiesenrad, which is a Ferris wheel.Originally a royal hunting park, itwas opened by the Emperor Jozef IIto the public in 1766.

Hundertwasser

House: This is anapartment and officebuilding designed by theAustrian artist FriedensreichHundertwasser. Uniquefeatures include uneven floors,

a grass top roof and large treesgrowing from inside rooms.

Food: Austrians enjoyWiener Schnitzel (breaded vealcutlet), Tafelspitz (boiled beef served with appleand horseradish sauce) and Apfelstrudel (apple and

pastry dessert).

Famous Austrians: Gustav Klimt (Artist),Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Sigmund Freud(psychiatrist).

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Poland

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Language: Polish

National Day: 11 November

Anniversary of regaining independencefrom Austria and Germanyafter World War I (1918)

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Jzef AntoniPoniatowski: He isPolands most glamorouswarrior. He joined the Polish army

in 1789 at the request of his unclewho was the king of Poland. Hefought with a Polish corps forNapoleon against Russia in 1812and became a marshal of France. Hecovered the withdrawal of the Frenchtroops in Leipzig; then, cut off from aid, he plunged hishorse into a river and drowned.

Palace of Cultureand Science: This is

the tallest building in Poland(237 metres high including the

spire). It is used for exhibitionsand TV broadcasts. As thebuilding was a gift to Warsawfrom Stalin, Poles sometimesrefer to it naughtily asStalins Penis.

Food: Poland is home to zurek(sour rye meal mash);

the national dish is bigos (cabbage and meat).

Famous Poles: Pope John Paul II, Fryderyk Chopin(composer), Marie Curie (physicist and chemist).

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Portugal

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Language: Portuguese


Death of the celebrated poet Luis Vaz de Camesin 1580

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Bridge across theTagus river: Also knownas the 25th April bridge, thissuspension bridge is a spectacular

sight from any direction. With anoverall length of 2 278 metres(approx. 1.5 miles), it is longer thanSan Franciscos Golden Gate Bridge,which it resembles. Its foundations,which go down 80 m (262 ft) belowthe riverbed to stand on basalt rock, also hold the world

record.The BelemTower:

The tower,situated in the Belemdistrict of Lisbon,

was built in theearly 16th Century tocommemorateVasco Da Gamas

expedition. The influence of Moorishart can be found in the arched windows and balconies.

Food: Fish such as bacalhau (salted cod) and sardines arecentral to Portuguese cooking, as is fish soup.

Famous Portuguese: Vasco Da Gama (Explorer) andFernando Pessoa (poet), Nelly Furtado (Canadian singer ofPortuguese ancestry).

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Romania

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Language: Romanian

National Day: 1 December

Anniversary of the Union ofall Romanians into a single state (1918)

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The ParliamentPalace: It covers

330 000 square metresand is the largest administrative

building in the world after theUS Pentagon. It was built by thedictator Nicolae Ceauescu, whotreated his people very badly, it

was therefore later renamed Parliament Palaceand is now a symbol of Romanian democracy.

Bran Castle:Built in 1212,this castle onthe border betweenTransylvania andWallachia is commonly

known as DraculasCastle. Legend has itthat Vlad III the Impaler,the Romanian ruler on whom the novel Dracula is looselybased spent two days locked in its dungeon while theTurks controlled Transylvania.

Food: Mititei, the national dish, is a barbecued dish ofsmall skinless sausages.

Famous Romanians: Eugene Ionesco (writer),George Enescu (composer), Queen Marie of Romania(Marie of Edinburgh, born 1875 in Kent).

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Slovenia

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Surface area: 20 000 kmPopulation: 2 million

Language: Slovenian


Commemorates the proclamationof independence from Yugoslavia (1991)

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Postojna Cave: Formedby the Pivka River, thePostojna Cave is a 21-kilometrelabyrinth of passages under the

earth, filled with stalagmites,stalactites and other rockformations. Signatures on the walls(early graffiti) prove that peoplehave been visiting the cave sincethe 13th Century.

Tromostovje:The TripleBridge is one

of the symbols ofLjubljana. Since 1931it has consisted of astone arch bridge inthe middle flanked bya pedestrian bridgeon either side.

Food: Potica (nut roll with fillings), truklji (dumplings),Sarkelj (raisin bread) or fancoska solate (diced potatoes

and vegetables in mayonnaise).Famous Slovenians: Joef Stefan (physicist),Franc Mikloi (linguist), Joe Plenik (architect ofthe Triple bridge) and Britta Bila (athlete high jump).

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Slovakia

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Language: Slovak

National Day: 1 September

Constitution Day (1992)

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St. Michaels Gate: Thegate is part of the townsremaining 13th Century Medievalfortifications. There were previously

four gates. A statue of St Michaelwas placed on top of the tower inthe 18th Century.

BratislavaCastle: This

main castle ofBratislava stands onthe hill of the LittleCarpathians. On a good

day you can see as far as Austriaand Hungary. The castle itself contains four towers, acourtyard and an 80m-deep well.

Food: Haluky (potato dumplings with sheeps milkcheese and smoked bacon); cabbage soup is traditional

Christmas fare.

Famous Slovaks: igmund Plffy (ice-hockey player),Andy Warhol (American artist of Slovak descent), AndreaVereov (model).

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Finland

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Languages: Finnish and Swedish

National Day: 6 December

Commemorates independence from Russia (1917)

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Helsinki Cathedral: It issituated on Senate Square

in the heart of Helsinki and can beseen from miles out at sea. 350 000

people per year visit the cathedral,some of them to attend religiousevents, but most are tourists. Thecathedral seats 1 300 people.

Finlandia Hall:Designed by AlvarAalto using lots of marble,Finlandia Hall in Helsinki is aconference centre and concertvenue. It is a good exampleof the Finnish penchant for

buildings which are modern andfunctional. The main concert hallcan house 1 700 people.

Food: Finland is famous for pickled herring, lihapullat(meatballs), gravlax (cold smoked salmon).

Famous Finns: Jean Sibelius (composer), Tove Jansson(author of The Moomins), Fredrik Idestam (founder ofNokia), Tarja Halonen (first female president).

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Sweden

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Language: Swedish


Day of Swedish ag,coronation of Gustav Vasa (1523)

1 = SEK 10.5341

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Gamla Stan: Thisis the old town ofStockholm. It dates back tothe 13th Century and consists

of cobbled medieval streetsand alleyways. It is home to theStockholm Cathedral and theNobel Museum.

The Royal

PalaceStockholm: Thepalace was completed in1760 and is situated nextto the Parliament. Thisis where the Swedishroyal family works;

they actually live in a smallerpalace called Drottningholm Palace outside of Stockholm.

Food: Swedish food includes smrgsbord (a buffetof savoury delicacies), kttbullar (meatballs), gravad lax(dill-cured salmon) and falukorv (sausage).

Famous Swedes: Alfred Nobel (chemist and founderof the Nobel Prize), Sven-Gran Eriksson (football coach)and ABBA (music).

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United Kingdom

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Language: English

1 = GBP 0.91725

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Tower Bridge: Thecombined bascule

and suspension bridge spansthe River Thames close to the

Tower of London. The bridge wasopened in 1894 by the Prince ofWales, who went on to becomeKing Edward VII. In 1952 a crowdeddouble-decker bus jumped overthe gap when the bridge started

to open while it was halfway across.

Big Ben: Inside oneof the most famousclock-towers in the world,Big Ben - the hour bell itself -is named after Sir Benjamin

Hall, the politician whocommissioned it. It has becomean international symbol of theUnited Kingdom and morespecifically of London.

Food: British food includes

bacon and eggs, fish and chips, shepherds pie, andbangers and mash.

Famous British people: David Beckham (football player),Paul McCartney (musician) and William Shakespeare(playwright and poet).

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Main cities: London, Birmingham, Liverpool,Leeds, Sheeld, Manchester

Surface area: 130 395 km

Population: 50.7 millionLanguages: English and Cornish

National Day: 23 April - St. Georges Day

The United Kingdom is made up of four parts sometimes knownas the home nations: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Irelandwhich have differences as well as things in common. For example,they all use the same money, called pounds sterling, though someof the coins and notes look different in the different countries.

The flag of the United Kingdom is called the Union Flag orthe Union Jack, but England, Scotland, and Wales alsohave their own flags.


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BroadwayTower: Built on

an ancient beaconsite to resemble a

mock castle, it is one ofEnglands outstandingviewpoints. At 312 mabove sea level, it isthe second highest

point on the Cotswold Ridge

from where it is possible to see as many as thirteencounties on a clear day.

Food: Steak and kidney pie, cornish pasties,Yorkshire pudding and lamb chops.

Famous English people: Isaac Newton(mathematician and scientist),J.K. Rowling (author),Norman Foster(architect).

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Scotland

Main cities: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen,

Dundee, InvernessSurface area: 78 782 km2

Population: 5.12 million

Languages: English, Gaelic and Scots

National Day: 30 NovemberSt. Andrews Day


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EdinburghCastle:

This castle sits on alump of volcanic rock

and dominates thecity of Edinburgh.The oldest part of thecastle still standingtoday is 900 years old.

The castle was last taken by

force in 1573 following two years of siege.

Food: Haggis (a spicy meat pudding), cock-a-leekie soupand crannachan (raspberries, oatmeal, and cream).

Famous Scots: Sean Connery (actor), Robert Burns(songwriter and poet), Mary Queen of Scots.

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Wales

Main cities: Cardi, Swansea

Surface Area: 20 779 km2Population: 2.96 million

Languages: Welsh and English

Public Holidays: Wales does not have its own

public holiday but celebrates its national day on1 March (St. Davids Day); 25 January isSt. Dwynwens Day (the Welsh saint of love)

The Welsh ag is known as Y Ddraig Goch,Welsh for the red dragon.


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Snowdon/Eryri:

Snowdon is thehighest mountain

in Wales, as well asthe highest mountainrange south of theScottish Highlands. It islocated in Snowdonia

National Park and is 1 085 m

high the same height as Table Mountain in South Africa.

Food: Laverbread (made from seaweed); bara brith (fruitbread); cawl cennin (leek soup) and Welsh cakes.

Famous people from Wales: Laura Ashley (designer/entrepreneur), Huw Edwards (newsreader), Fireman Sam.

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Northern Ireland

Main City: Belfast

Surface Area: 14 139 km2Population: 1.68 million

Languages: English, Irish and Ulster Scots

Public Holidays: 17 March St. Patricks Day

12 July Battle of the Boyne


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The GiantsCauseway:

This worldheritage site is made

up of about 40 000interlocking basaltcolumns, the result of avolcanic eruption over60 million years ago.

The tops of the columns form

stepping stones that lead from the cliff foot and disappearunder the sea. The tallest are about 12 metres high andthe solidified lava in the cliffs is 28 metres thick in places.

Food: The Ulster fry, champ (mashed potatoes with butter,milk and spring onions) and Irish stew.

Famous people from Northern Ireland:George Best (footballer),Liam Neeson (actor),Seamus Heaney (poet).

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