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| Austria's mountain ranges are some of the best in the world for skiing, and are also popular among hikers and mountaineers. Austria is also ripe with culture, including Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart. |  |
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| Beautiful canals and cultural richness make Belgium a popular destination for tourists and, of course, Eurocrats heading to Brussels. |  |
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| The tiny Balkan Peninsular nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, apart from 16 miles of Adriatic coastline.
Bordered by Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro, in modern times, the country still shows imprints of years of external influence. Five hundred years of Turkish then Austria-Hungarian rule are still visible in the culture and architecture of the country.
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| Croatia is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful parts of Europe, with its long Adriatic coastline and authentic Medieval and Mediterranean towns to enjoy. |  |
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| Cyprus offers a huge range of opportunities to tourists, from expansive game reserves to stunning beaches and spectacular mountain ranges. |  |
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| The Czech Republic is described as the crossroads of European cultures. |  |
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| Perched on top of the northern edge of mainland Europe, Denmark is the perfect destination for anyone in search of a fun, yet blissfully relaxing, holiday. |  |
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| Like many of the Baltic states, Estonia is enjoying flux and change as it modernises while preserving its keen sense of history. |  |
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| The natural, tranquil beauty of Finland's extensive forests and lakelands combines with culturally and architecturally stunning cities such as Helsinki. |  |
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| Given the countless delights that await those who enter its welcoming borders, it's no wonder that France easily attracts the largest number of tourists in the world each year. |  |
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| Native Gibraltarians are friendly and proud of their identity, and the small yet nicely formed peninsula next to Spain makes for a relaxed destination. |  |
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| Hungary is an alluring mix of Magyar tradition and more modern European values. |  |
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| Iceland is covered by stunning glaciers, making it an ethereal place to visit. |  |
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| Ireland is a popular destination for those up for a craicing good time. |  |
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| Italy is rich in history and culture, thanks to its dramatic amphitheatres and iconic buildings. |  |
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| Click here for more information on Lithuania. |
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| Luxembourg manages to cram in a massive amount of verdant landscapes, webs of rivers and small hamlets that seem like they have been untouched by time. |  |
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| The baroque majesty of Malta is home to some of oldest known human structures in the world. |  |
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| Monaco is a hideaway for the rich, the famous, the formula one-crazed and the tax-shy, the tiny principality is a decadent assault on the wallet |  |
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| One of Europe's newest countries, Montenegro is now welcoming tourists to enjoy its cultural heritage, architecture and unspoilt wilderness areas. |  |
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| The famously flat Netherlands are best explored by bicycle, and its capital Amsterdam is a popular destination for young fun-seekers and older sight-seers. |  |
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| The varied landscapes of Norway offer something different to much of Europe, with its frozen tundras, forests, beaches, fjords and exceedingly long summer days. |  |
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| Poland is a beguiling mixture of sandy beaches on the northern Baltic coast, the rocky, snow-capped crags in the south and historic, gothic architecture in its major cities. |  |
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| Portugal's rich countryside of olive groves and vineyards is dramatically complemented by stunning beaches and boating. |  |
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| The medieval majesty of Romania is often overlooked as a tourist destination, but its mountainous ranges offer some great skiing and hiking. |
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| The sheer size of Russia is beyond most people's comprehension, and many tourists only get to see the culturally rich cities of Moscow and St Petersburg. |  |
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| Click here for more information on Serbia. |
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| Click here for more information on Slovakia. |  |
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| Once part of former Yugoslavia, Slovenia's popularity as a holiday destination has been growing steadily since its independence in 1991. |  |
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| Spain is not just about the Costas and beach holidays in the sun, with the cultural hotbeds of Bilbao, Barcelona and Madrid, as well as skiing in the Spanish Pyrenees also attracting visitors. |  |
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| One of the cleanest and most placid countries in the world, Switzerland is home to some of the globe's best ski resorts, a nearly flawless transport system and beautiful, gothic cities. |  |
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| Turkey is a melting pot of cultures, where Europe and Asia meet and entwine. |  |
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| Friendly people, rugged landscape, the Black Sea, the Sea of Azov and the Carpathian and Crimean mountain ranges are just some of the reasons for the Ukraine's burgeoning tourism industry. |  |
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