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Europe

European countries welcome more than 480 million international

visitors per year, more than half of the global market, and 7 of the 10

most visited countries are European nations.

Visiting Europe is a breeze and travelling doesn’t take more than a

few hours.

Although it is the world's smallest continent in land surface area, there are profound differences between the cultures and ways of life in its

countries.

General InformationPopulation 742,452,000 (2013, 3rd)

Demonym European

Countries 50 (and 6 disputed)

Languages German, French, Turkish, English, etc.

Top Cities AmsterdamAthensBarcelonaBerlinIstanbulLondonMoscowParisPragueRome

Top Countries in Europe

England

EnglandEngland is the largest of the four "home nations" that make up the United Kingdom. It is also the most populous of the four with almost 52 million inhabitants (roughly 84% of the total population of the UK). On the island of Great Britain, Scotland sits to the north of England and Wales is to the west. Northern Ireland (also part of the UK) and the Republic of Ireland lie across the Irish Sea to west of England (and Wales). France and the Channel Islands are across the English Channel to the south, and to the east is the North Sea.

England Union Flag

ClimateTemperatures rarely get very cold or very hot, and while the country certainly gets rain, it's really not as wet as rumour has it. London alone has lower annual rainfall than Paris, New York and Sydney, and it's not uncommon for parts of the country to go without rain for weeks. Parts of southern England often have summer water restrictions due to a lack of adequate rainfall during the previous winter.

EnglandCapital London(and largest city)

Language English

Ethnic Groups 85.4% White(2011) 7.8% Asian

3.5% Black2.3% Mixed0.4% Arab0.6% Others

Demonym English

Currency Pound Sterling (GBP)

Date Format DD/MM/YYYY

Drives on the Left

Architecture

Folklore

Cuisine

Traditions and Festivals

Traditions and Festivals

Cheese Rolling at Cooper’s Hill

What to do in England?Visit the Holocaust National Holocaust Centre near Newark for the rare opportunity to hear from those who survived Nazi atrocities during WWII. Newark, Nottinghamshire

What to do in England?From otters to rare birds, go wildlife spotting at the London Wetlands Centre in Barnes.

London

What to do in England?A world class experience awaits you at the world famous Royal Shakespeare Company.

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

What else to see in England?Hadrian’s Wall was built by the Romans to protect their colony Britannia from the tribes in Scotland. It stretches for 117 kilometers (73 miles) across the north of England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. Construction started in 122 AD and was largely completed within six years.

What else to see in England?Originally a wooden structure built by William the Conqueror in 1068, Warwick Castle was rebuilt in stone in the 12th century. In 2001, Warwick Castle was named one of Britain’s “Top 10 historic houses and monuments” and is one of the top attractions in England.

Warwickshire, England

What else to see in England?Located in north west England in the county of Cumbria, the Lake District is the largest National Park in the country. The main attraction is the lakes and fells (mountains and hills) carved by glacial erosion and providing dramatic and inspiring scenery.

What else to see in England?The 150 year old Big Ben Clock Tower is one of London’s top attractions. The name Big Ben actually refers not to the clock tower itself, but to the 13 ton bell housed within the tower and takes its name from the man who first ordered the bell, Sir Benjamin Hall.

London

What else to see in England?It was produced by a culture that left no written records so many aspects of Stonehenge remain subject to debate. Evidence indicate that the large stones were erected around 2500 BC. It is not known for certain what purpose Stonehenge served, but many scholars believe the monument was used as a ceremonial or religious center. Wiltshire

English people consume more tea per capita than anybody else in the world (2.5 times more than the Japanese).

Public schools in England are in fact very exclusive and expensive (£13,500/year in average) private schools. Ordinary schools (which are free), are called state schools.

The English class system is not determined by money, but by one's background (family, education, manners, way of speaking...).

Champagne was invented in England, not in France. In 1662 scientist Christopher Merret presented a paper to the Royal Society in London describing how the addition of sugar and molasses to wine make it brisk and sparkling.

Berkeley Castle is the oldest English castle still inhabited by the family who built it. The founder of the Berkeley family was Robert Fitzharding (c. 1095–1170). He started building the present castle from 1153

French was the official language of England for about 300 years, from 1066 till 1362

How to get there?

By roadFrom outside Great Britain

Channel Tunnel

Eurotunnel run a frequent train service from Calais, France, to Folkestone which carries vehicles and their passengers.

By plane

By waterCar Ferries◦ From mainland Europe - there are a wide variety of routes and operators from

various countries.

◦ From the Channel Islands

◦ From the Isle of Man

◦ From Ireland

Travelling in England

Travelling in England

Entry RequirementsThe United Kingdom includes Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Any travel in these areas for Filipino Citizens would require a visa.

Restrictions in visiting UK as a tourist:• Visit to UK cannot be for more than six (6) months;• Leave the UK at the end of your visit;• Have enough money to support yourself during your stay in the UK without

working or needing help from public funds.• Will not take paid or unpaid employment.

When to Apply for UK Visa?As with most countries, UK visa can be applied maximum of 3 months before intended entry.

Spain

Entry Requirements Passports & Visa

The maximum stay in Spain is 90 days.

Geographic LocationAt 505,992 km2 (195,365 sq mi)

People2014 estimate 46,704,314

87.8% Spanish

12.2% others

LanguageOfficial language

Spanish

Recognized regional languages

Basque

Catalan

Galician

Occitan

Currency

1 peseta = 3.36 Philippine Peso

Climate

CuisineCREMA CATELANA PAELLA

EtiquetteMeeting and Greeting

Body Language

Corporate Culture

Dining and Entertainment

Dress

Gifts

Dahlias, chrysanthemums, white lilies and red roses

SpainATTRACTIONS

Alhambra

Sagrada Familia

Ibiza

Madrid, Spain

Country Spain

Population 3,215,633

Languages Spanish

Currency Peseta, ₧

Weather

Visit big museums and small galleries

Take in the city’s best views

Tour the city’s parks

The Paseo de la Castellana, from top to bottom

Essential sights to see

Enjoy a really good party

Madrid, SpainFESTIVALS

Nochevieja, December 31

Dos de mayo, May 2

San Lorenzo, San Cayetano & La Paloma, August

Madrid, Spain ATTRACTIONS

Palacio Real

Prado Museum

Retiro Park

Gran Via

Bull Fights