France - The capital and largest city of France, Paris is one of the world's great cities. For hundreds of years, Paris has been a world capital of art and learning. Many great artists have produced their finest masterpieces here. Every year, millions of tourists visit such famous Paris landmarks as the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre - one of the largest museums in the world.
There is much more to France than just Paris, however. The snow-capped Alps form the border between France and Italy. Sunny beaches and steep cliffs stretch along the French coast on the Mediterranean Sea. Fishing villages dot the Atlantic northwestern coast. The peaceful, wooded Loire Valley has many historic chateaux (castles). Colorful apple orchards, dairy farms, and vineyards lie throughout much of the countryside.
Many regions of France are blanketed with fields of golden wheat.
The French are famous for their enjoyment of life, and this is passed on to the many visitors each year. Good food and great wines are an important part of everyday life for all.
The wines of France are considered the best in the world, and almost every restaurant and area has at least one special recipe of its own. The delicious breads, appetizers, sauces, soups and desserts of France are copied by cooks in most parts of the world.
Italy - Known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, Italy's cities have spectacular churches and large central plazas. Their museums contain some of the world's best-known art. The countryside has warm, sandy beaches; high, glacier-topped mountain peaks; and rolling hills covered with green fields and vineyards.
The country also includes two large islands, Sicily and Sardinia. Two independent countries actually lie within Italy's borders: the tiny Republic of San Marino, in north-central Italy, and Vatican City, which is located completely within the city of Rome.
Italy's landscape is dominated by two mountain ranges - the Alps and the Apennines. The Alps tower across the northernmost part of Italy, while the Apennines form a backbone that runs nearly the length of the peninsula.
The country boasts several world-famous cities. Rome, the capital and largest city of Italy, was the center of the Roman Empire 2,000 years ago. Florence was the home of many artists of the Renaissance, a period of great achievements in the arts. Venice, with its intricate canal system, attracts tourists from all over the world.
Italians are strongly attached to their towns, neighborhoods, and families. Many who leave their home in search of greater opportunities hope to return eventually to their old communities.
Australia - The only country that is also a continent. In area, Australia ranks as the sixth largest country and the smallest continent. Australia is often referred to as the "land down under" because it lies entirely within the Southern Hemisphere.
Famous for its vast open spaces, bright sunshine and unusual wildlife, the "land down under" features an endless variety of natural wonders.
Australia's huge interior, known as the "outback," is mostly dry grassland areas with few settlements. As a whole Australia averages only six persons per square mile, but adventure fills every inch.
This land is known for its vast open spaces, bright sunshine, enormous numbers of sheep and cattle, and unusual wildlife. Kangaroos, koalas, platypuses, and wombats are only a few of the many unusual animals that can be found in Australia.
Originally a British colony, Australians have retained a good number of British pastimes - Tea is still the favorite drink, cricket is still one of the favorite sports, and the English spoken still uses many British terms. However, Australians have developed a way of life all their own. The warm, sunny climate contributes to the inhabitants spending much of their free time out of doors. Australians love outdoor sports and outdoor living in general.
The most famous sporting event is likely the annual Melbourne Cup, a horse race eagerly followed by Australians and attended by fans from throughout the world.
Egypt - While largely covered with dry, windswept deserts, Egypt is rich in both its culture and its long history as a birthplace of civilization.
Ancient Egyptians developed a great culture about 5,000 years ago. They created the first national government, as well as early forms of mathematics and writing. Their feats of their engineers and craftsmen surpass the quality of their modern-day counterparts.
Once a world power, Egypt retains many monuments of the former age. Huge pyramids can today still be seen and explored, revealing secrets of millennia past.
Egypt's hot, dry climate has helped to preserve many products of Egyptian culture, and tourists from all over the world travel here to see such wonders as the Great Sphinx at Giza, an enormous stone sculpture with the head of a human and body of a lion.
Many flock near Luxor to view the ancient tombs in the "Valley of the Kings" as well as the many magnificent temples.
The mighty Nile River flows northward though the desert to the Mediterranean Sea, bringing life to the lands through which it passes.
Cairo, Egypt's largest city, is also the largest city in all of Africa, featuring the highlights of desert civilization. Here you can take in the beautiful mosques, great city walls and gates, and the traditional style of Islamic dwellings. Most inhabitants as well as tourists frequent the bazaar (outdoor marketplace) to make purchases and to visit with friends.
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