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Berlin, Capital of the Federal Republic of Germany, is located at the heart of Europe and also, after EU enlargement in 2004, at the centre of the European Community. With about 3,400,000 inhabitants, Berlin is the largest City in Germany. It is 38 kilometres long and 45 kilometres wide and covers an area of 889 square kilometres. In the middle of the Brandenburg region, the city occupies the flatlands on the banks of the Havel and Spree rivers and is criss-crossed with numerous canals.

The city spills north and south of the Spree River, which winds through some of the magnificent parkland that comprises a third of the municipal area. Berlin is officially divided into 12 districts. The areas more worthy of the traveller’s attention are Mitte, Potsdamer Platz, Ku’damm and Tiergarten.

Berlin’s reputation as a great city for art suffered from the depravations of war and political division but now, with the reunification of Berlin, and the shift of the heart of the city eastwards to its historic and cultural centre that had been East Berlin, the city is enjoying a cultural rejuvenation. A dramatic new center for culture has opened at the edge of the Tiergarten near the reconstructed Potsdamer Platz and is the new location for museums of modern art and the 18th and 19th century collections of the Gemaldegalerie, formerly situated in Dahlem. Meanwhile, in the Mitte District, Berlin’s Museuminsel, home to the “old” National Gallery and museums of classical art, is undergoing renovation with plans for a dramatic new work by architect I.M. Pei on the drawing boards. Charlottenburg Palace houses several museums including Berlin’s well-known Egyptian Museum, home to the famous bust of Queen Nefertiti.

Poland is situated in the Central part of the North-European plain, to the north from Carpathian and Sudetskie mountains. It borders with Russia, Lithuania, Belorussia, Ukraine, Slovakia, Czechia and Germany. From the north Poland is washed by Baltic sea.

The population of Poland is 38,625,478, made up of a mostly Polish ethnic origin, with smaller percentages of Germans, Ukrainians and Belarusians. The official language is Polish and the national unit of currency is the Zloty. The capital of Poland is Warsaw.

Like much of Poland Warsaw, the capital sustained heavy damage during World War Two. The old town has been extremely thoroughly restored to resemble Warsaw during the 17th to 18th century. The centre point of the old town is the town square which boasts an excellent example of the restoration work as well as the Historical Museum of Warsaw which chronicles the reconstruction of the city. The rest of the city is quite modern in appearance and unfortunately suffers from a communist concrete-block style of construction, however you can find plenty of sites on the Royal Way including churches palaces and the acclaimed National Museum. While in Warsaw you can also find the ZAMEK KRÓLEWSKI W WARSAWIE which is the Warsaw Royal Castle. This impressive structure dates back from the 14th century and was restored after suffering extensive damage during the war.

Antalia is a town that attracts attention of tourists both by its natural beauty and its historical and cultural richness. Every year landing one after another thousands of planes with tourists aboard land in the international airport of Antalia. The history of this region starts is Paleolithic era and goes on until today. The city that is said to be founded in 2 century B.C. by Berhamian king Attalos has ideal swimming beaches starting with Lara beach in the East up to Konyaalti beach in the West. The Waterfools of Manavgat, DUden, Krsunlu, the yachting paradise of Kekova, winter water sport center of Saklikent, Gulluk national park and the ancient mountain town in Termessos, the cave of Karain that a people settlement of the stone age are only some of the sightseeing places of Antalia. One of he most beautiful holiday towns of Mediterranean Sea Kemer is on the west coast of Antalia.

Antalya pulses after dark with what is undeniably the Turkish south coast’s liveliest and craziest nightlife, centred on a wide variety of clubs and bars. Most bars double as discos, and most of the hotels offer floor shows, usually with belly-dancing, that are open to non-guests. The hottest spots for all night dancing are Ally’s and Club 29 in Kaleici, but those who just want a quiet, cool drink gravitate to the waterfront bars in Kaleiçi to catch a sea breeze.

Greece is situated at the far south of the Balkan Peninsula in Europe, on the Mediterranean Sea. Greece is famous for being the seat of modern European civilisation, and its ancient influence is still felt in art, politics, literature and philosophy today.

Greece is very varied. In summertime it is the way to explore the wonderful world of all the beautiful islands. In the late summer it’s perfect to visit the continental Greece f. e. Delphi (oracle), Sparta (excavations of Mistra), Olympia (cult place with oracle, Olympic Games of 394), Meteora-monastery and Athens with the Acropolis (Parthenon-temple, Erechteion-temple), the Agora with all the antique sights. Piraeus is the harbor of Athens and a good starting point for the wonderful islands. The Cyclades are a dream (Delos, Tinos, Andros, Paros, Antiparos, Seriphos, Naxos, Milos, Myconos, etc.) and the best way to see them all is island-hopping. Recommendable are the archipelagos Sporades and Dodekanes and the three fingers of Chalkidiki with Agion Oros. More touristic islands are Crete, Corfu, Zakynthos, Rhodes, Kos, Samos and Lesbos.

The Republic of Malta is a small island archipelago located in the central Mediterranean Sea. It is situated roughly mid-way between Italy and Libya, although Sicily is only 93 km (58 miles) to the north. Malta consists of three main islands: Malta, Gozo (Ghawdex) and Comino (Kemmuna) plus two small uninhabited islands. The islands have heavily indented rocky coastlines with low hills in the interior. The archipeligo occupies a total land area of 316 km2 (122 sq. miles). The capital city and main port is Valletta on the main island of Malta.

Apart from the main island of Malta, there is another inhabited island, with the name of Gozo. Some 29,000 people live there. In between Malta and Gozo is the small island of Comino, where only one family lives permanently, but the island is much visited by tourists because of the Blue Lagoon, a sheltered bay with crystal clear water. It is even possible to stay on Comino for a holiday, since there is a hotel complex. Furthermore there are some uninhabited islands, like St. Paul’s Island in the north and Filfla in the south.

Austria is a landlocked country in central Europe. It borders Germany and the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. Its capital is the city of Vienna.

Austria extends west from the shoreline of Bodensee to the edge of the flat Hungarian plain in the east. The Alpine region is roughly two thirds of the country’s area. Its hilly countryside, abundance of pastures, meadows and lush green valleys blend harmoniously with wonderful mountains, dotted with charming streams, waterfalls and crystal-clear lakes.

Rome is situated at the center of an undulating plain, the Campagna Romana, which is confined to one side by the hills of Monte Mario, Gianicolo and Monteverde and on the other side by smaller hills of volcanic origin - the so-called “Seven Hills.”

According to the myth, the city of Rome was founded by the legendary Rómulo and Remo, and is the capital of Italy and the Lazio region. The city has passed historical periods, reason why their districts are a mixture of old, medieval, Renaissance and modern buildings. In its origin, it was constructed around seven mythical hills: Aventino, Capitolino, Esquilino, Caelino, Palataino, Quirinal and Vimina.

The Republic of Cyprus is situated in the eastern Mediterranean Sea and lies at the hub of three continents: Europe, Asia and Africa. With an area of 9.521 square kilometers, it is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, after Sicily and Sardinia. Its size is equivalent to that of Lebanon in the Middle East and Connecticut in the USA.

The copper land, Cyprus is a remarkable combination of spectacular scenery, benign climate and more than 9000 years of history. This small land was a playground of different civilizations for centuries. The Greeks were the first to settle the island 3000 BC. Since then, Cyprus was constantly changing hands. Its diverse past goes back to the Egyptians, Assyrians, Persians and Romans through the Crusaders, Venetians, Ottomans and British, till it finally emerges as an independent country in 1960. The island of Cyprus is however still split into two parts. The Northeast of the island is the Turkish Republic of Cyprus, while the South is the Republic of Cyprus.

Milan  is the main city of northern Italy, and is located in the plains of Lombardy. The city proper has about 1,308,500 inhabitants (2004), but the population of the urban area (La Grande Milano, Greater Milan) is 4,280,820 people (2006 estimate).

The fashion capital of Italy, Milan is also the commercial and industrial hub of Europe’s boot. Situated in the centre of Alpine Italy, Milan is a bustling metropolis, famous for its raucous nightlife, high fashion and excellent cuisine. Home of Armani suits and Pirelli tires, Milan boasts vitality and cosmopolitism. The old city centre is dominated by the magnificent Duomo, which construction took more than 500 years to complete. Major sights in the city include the grand opera house of La Scala, the Vinciano Refectory, which houses Leonardo’s masterpiece – “The Last Supper” and the shopping paradise of Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle II.

Situated just across the English Channel, France has an area of 547,030 square kilometres. Bordered by the English Channel, the Bay of Biscay, Belgium and Spain, France has a population of sixty million people. As a hugely popular holiday destination, France has recently overtaken Spain in its popularity.

Paris is unique for its blend of the traditional and modern, chic and romantic and common and high society features which allow any visitor to find a part of Paris that makes them feel welcomed and warm.