EUROPE
For a small continent, Europe has a made a big impact. In centuries past, its inhabitants spread across the globe, building empires. Those days are gone, but the continent’s influence remains clear in the European languages, architecture, and entertainment still evident around the world. Thanks to industrial growth and big business, many of the 44 countries are wealthy, with people enjoying a high standard of living.
- FOOD
Pizza and pasta are Italian favorites, while France is synonymous with strong cheese, crêpes, and mussels. Germans serve smoked sausages, Spaniards prepare their speciality paella, and sweet-toothed Belgians are known for their luxurious chocolates.
- INDUSTRY
Germany is the continent’s industrial leader, with its car production and high-tech goods industries. Forestry flourishes in Finland and Sweden, while cod-fishing is big business in Norway and Iceland.
- SPORT
The British, Spanish, and Italian football leagues are considered the best in the world. Football and rugby are played throughout the year, tennis and cricket are summer sports, and mountain ski resorts have busy winter seasons.
- CITIES
Many European cities feature castles and cathedrals. The centre of the Czech capital Prague is a World Heritage Site. Paris and Milan are fashion leaders, while the financial centers of London and Geneva are amongst the world’s richest cities.
- LANDSCAPES
Across the continent, landscapes differ dramatically. Iceland’s glaciers and Norway’s fjords contrast with the mountain ranges of the Alps and Pyrenees. Around the Mediterranean are fertile fields and sandy beaches.
- CULTURE
Europe has a rich heritage of literature, art, music, opera, and ballet, with many pioneering writers, artists, composers, and dancers capturing the public imagination. Museums, theatres, opera houses, and art exhibitions draw crowds in the major cities.
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