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European Countries
Assignment 2: Europe
Unit: Source and Provide International Destination Information and Advice
Unit of competency code: SITTTSL003A
Student name:
Instructions
To complete the following exercises you can refer to the ‘Explore Europe map’. You can download blank maps of Europe from the ‘Tourism destinations’ online resource home page. However, some have been provided within the assignment for you. You should make several copies of the maps for practicing plotting destinations, gateways, main transport routes, physical features and adding your notes.
You will need to refer to additional resources to the online learning materials. These should include reliable internet websites, travel tour brochures for travel in Europe as many of these contain excellent detailed maps, government tourism authorities and associated travel associations for current information.
Following are some suggestions:
Refer to an accurate and reliable world atlas such as those published by Longman
Encyclopaedias or ‘wikipedia’ Internet websites, for example:
www.worldatlas.com/
http://getaway.ninemsn.com.au/
and
http://getaway.ninemsn.com.au/fact-
sheets/
http://travel.ninemsn.com.au/world/
Travellers’ guidebooks such as:
www.lonelyplanet.com.au/
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/Travel
brochures
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/countries.ehtml
Typing phrases such as ‘world map’, specific countries and destinations or name of tourism companies specialising in European destinations and travel, into search engines eg ‘google’, ‘yahoo’ etc.
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Remember
Ensure you correctly reference all resources including specific internet website URLs in your bibliography and/or acknowledging authors accurately within the body of the assessment.
Note:
There are constant changes with internet websites, their content, URLs, hyperlinks, licenses or fees for use and other issues associated with online learning and technologies.
Therefore the reference and resource information provided may be altered and/or become inaccessible without prior knowledge.
If you are unable to locate relevant information for your Tourism studies or assessment research, contact your OTEN teachers for assistance.
Assessment summary
Use the following table to ensure you have attempted both parts of this assignment:
Task
Description
Value
Part A
Europe – general
20%
Part B
European countries:
Austria
Belgium
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
France
Spain
Portugal
Greece
Turkey
Scandinavia
Chech Republic, Slovac Republic & Hungary
80%
Total 100 marks
This compulsory assessment will be worth 30% of your total overall mark for the unit
Source and provide International destination information and advice
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Part A: Research questions and activities
Total 20 marks
Europe (general)
1 On the map of Europe clearly indicate the following:
a.
Location of and name these waterways: Baltic Sea, North Sea, Irish Sea,
The Channel, Mediterranean Sea, Adriatic Sea, Aegean Sea and Black Sea
b.
European Alps and Pyrenees Mountains
c. Countries and capital cities listed below:
(
United
Kingdom
Portugal
Sweden
Eire
(Republic
of
Ireland)
Norway
Finland
Iceland
Italy
Russia
The
Netherlands
Austria
Hungary
Belgium
Switzerland
Spain
Luxembourg
Germany
Greece
Denmark
Turkey
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Map of Europe (provided next page)
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2 Complete the table with information as relevant to the continent of Europe. Write your answer in the spaces provided:
Questions and statements
Answer
Name four countries which have a
1.
England
coastline on the Channel
2.
France
3.
Belgium
4.
Netherlands
Name all the European countries which have a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea
Spain, France, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Albania, Greece.
Name the two countries which face
1. Greece
each other across the Aegean Sea
2. Turkey
The Pyrenees Mountains form the
1. France
border between two countries.
2. Spain
Name these countries.
3 Scheduled water transport is extremely important in Europe. Name the seaports located in the following countries:
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Country |
Seaports |
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United Kingdom |
Port of London , |
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Marsielle, Bordeaux, Nantes, Brest, Cherbourg, Le Habre, Dunkerque. |
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| Greece | ||
| Spain |
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Part B: Research questions and activities
Total 80 marks
United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland
1 Locate the following destinations on the map of United Kingdom:
| Wales |
Aberdeen |
London |
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Scotland |
Irish Sea |
Cardiff |
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Manchester |
Lake District |
Belfast |
|
Atlantic Ocean |
Glasgow |
Thames River |
|
English Channel |
Edinburgh |
North Sea |
Map of the United Kingdom
2 List the four countries that form the United Kingdom (UK).
Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland
3 What is the best form of transport for a visitor when travelling around the UK?
Regions of the United Kingdom (source:
www.worldatlas.com
)
England
1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to England
|
Capital City |
National Airlines |
International gateway cities and three letter codes |
Local Currency |
Climate |
| London |
British Airways |
Pound |
2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to England
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England has two international airports. Name them and give the three letter airport codes. |
a. Heathrow Airport Code:LHR.. b. Gatwick Airport Code: LGW |
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In terms of transport, what is the best way for a visitor to get around London? |
Train, Taxi |
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Where in England would a visitor find Stonehenge? Briefly describe this unusual site and explain what it is. |
a.Whiltshire b. |
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Describe the location and tourist attractions in Bath. |
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Name two famous university cities in England. |
a. Cambridge b. Brighton |
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Where was Shakespeare born? In which direction is this town from London? |
a. Stratford-upon-Avon b. |
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Name and briefly describe two tourist sights or attractions in the English city of York. |
a.
b. |
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List the two main forms of transport used to cross the English Channel. |
a. b. |
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Tourist Attraction/Site |
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4 Briefly describe the following famous events held in England:
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Event name |
Location |
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Henley Royal Regatta |
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The Grand National Steeplechase |
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Wimbledon |
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Trooping of the Colour |
Wales
1 What are the key tourist features of Wales – why do tourists go there?
2 What is the Capital City of Wales and mark it on thefollowing map.
Map of Wales
Republic of Ireland
1 The capital of the Republic of Ireland (Eire) is:
2 Name (3) three tourist sights or attractions in the Republic of Island.
3 Identify the cities you would find these attractions and plot each on the map of Ireland.
Map of Ireland
Austria
1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Austria:
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Capital city |
National airline and two letter code |
Gateway city and three letter code |
Currency |
Language |
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2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Austria:
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List the six major cities of Austria. |
1. 2. 3. |
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What is the name of the river that the capital city is situated on? |
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If a visitor to Austria wanted to spend ten days touring around Austria, what method of transport would you recommend and why? |
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Where would I find the Spanish Riding School? |
3 For each of the following cities name one main
attraction.
Describe what the visitor will find there.
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City |
Site/Attraction |
Visitor appeal |
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Vienna |
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Innsbruck |
4 What is the name of the lake which shares borders with Austria, Germany and Switzerland?
5 The alpine area of Austria is a major ski tour destination. What is this areas regional name? Name the major town closest to this region.
Belgium
1 Complete the tables with relevant information as it relates to Belgium:
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What is the capital city of Belgium? |
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Describe Belgium’s geographical features. |
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What are the major cities of Belgium and which of these is the gateway city? |
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What language is predominantly spoken in Belgium? |
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Describe key tourist features of Bruges. |
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Describe two key tourist attractions in Brussels and Antwerp. |
1. | 2. |
Germany
1 Plot these destinations on the attached map of Germany:
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Berlin |
Hamburg |
Frankfurt |
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Munich |
Cologne |
Lake Constance |
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Dusseldorf |
Rhine river |
Black Forest region |
Map of Germany
2 Complete the following table as relevant to the country of Germany:
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National airline & two letter code |
Gateway city & three letter code |
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3 Complete the following table as relevant to the country of Germany:
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What are the names of the two longest river |
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systems in Germany? |
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Why is the Black Forest area a popular destination for tourists? |
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Thousands of Australians attend a famous event held in Munich (Munchen) every year. What is the event and when is it held? |
a.
b. |
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What is the name of the largest lake which is in Germany, Austria and Switzerland? |
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Provide some basic information that might interest a tourist visiting Cologne |
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The most popular section of the Rhine River |
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for cruising is located between which two |
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German towns? |
Switzerland
1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Switzerland:
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International gateway city & three letter code |
2 For each of the following popular destination regions of Switzerland, describe briefly their visitor appeal:
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Destination |
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Zurich |
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Geneva |
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St Moritz |
3 When is the best time to visit Switzerland?
Italy
1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Italy:
Capital city
National airline & two letter code
International gateway city & three letter code
Currency
Language
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When is the best time to visit Italy? |
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Many tourists visit the Vatican in Rome . Briefly describe some of the key features of the Vatican which are of interest to tourists. |
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Rome has a very long history dating back to the Roman Empire. Name two ancient Roman buildings or areas tourists often visit in the city. |
1.
2. |
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Name the famous river Rome is located near |
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‘The Trevi Fountain in Rome is one of the world’s most recognisable fountains.’ Explain this statement and what most visitors do before leaving? |
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When visiting the Spanish Steps in Rome, describe what visitors see there? |
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Describe what the Catacombs of San Clemente are. Where are they located? |
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3 Name and briefly describe two tourist sights or attractions in/near the following Italian cities:
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Site/attraction and description |
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Florence |
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Venice |
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Milan |
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Naples |
4 In which Italian city can tourists see the statue of ‘David’ created by the artist Michelangelo?
5 What and where is Pompeii?
6 Where is Portofino, and what is the main attraction for visitors to this region?
8 Where is the city of Palermo?
9 Plot these destinations on the map of Italy:
| Rome |
Sardinia |
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Milan |
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Pisa |
Map of Italy
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France
1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to France:
Capital city
National airline & two letter code
International gateway city & three letter code
Currency
Language
2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to France:
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What is the best time to visit France? |
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What is the best way to travel around France? |
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Name the major geographical features (mountain ranges, rivers, seas etc) and provide details where they are located. |
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Name at least five tourist attractions in the |
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city of Paris. Provide a brief explanation of |
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the features that create the appeal for each |
| attraction. |
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3. |
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4. |
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5. |
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Every year, a town in the French Riviera hosts a major world film festival. What is the name of the town? |
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Which cities are in the ‘Champagne Country’ of France and where is this region located? |
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What is the French town which is popular for pilgrimages to its famous grotto? |
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In which city, and at which tourist attraction would the painting ‘The Mona Lisa’ be viewed? |
City: Attraction: |
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What are two major events in France and in what month are they celebrated? |
3 (
Paris
Pyrenees
Marseille
Loire
river
Seine
River
Canne
)Plot the following destinations on the attached map of France:
Map of France
Spain
1 Plot the following destinations on the attached map of Spain:
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Madrid |
Barcelona |
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Vallencia |
Pamplona |
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Canary Islands |
Map of Spain
2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Spain:
Capital city
National airline & two letter code
International gateway city & three letter code
Currency
Language
3 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Spain
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What is the climate of Spain and the best time to visit? |
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Name & describe two tourist attractions in the cities of Barcelona and Madrid |
1.
2. |
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What is the best form of transport available to travel around Spain? |
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What is Pamplona best known for and where is it located? |
4 Describe the location and visitor appeal of the following popular destination regions in Spain:
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Town, city or region |
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Costa del Sol |
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Majorca |
5 Where is Prado Museum?
6 Tourists go to Toledo to see the work of a famous artist. Name this artist whose work is viewed here.
7 Name the palace that has made the city of Granada famous.
Portugal
1 Complete the tables with relevant information as it relates to Portugal:
2 Describe the climate in Portugal?
3 Name three attractions in or near the city of Lisbon.
4 Why is the Algarve region in Portugal important for tourism?
Greece
1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Greece:
Capital city
National airline & two letter code
International gateway city & three letter code
Currency
Language
2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Greece:
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Describe the climate of Greece and nominate the best months of the year to visit? |
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Name and briefly describe three major tourist attractions in Athens. |
1.
2. 3. |
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What is the best method of transport between the Greek Islands? |
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What is the name of Greece’s major port city? |
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Which is the largest of the Greek Islands in the Aegean Sea? |
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Select two Greek Islands and describe their key tourist features. Noting the unique attractions associated with each island. |
1.
2. |
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While Delphi and Meteora in Greece are both important historical sites visited by tourists. Explain the main differences by providing a brief description of each place. |
Delphi: Meteora: |
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Name three islands that are part of the Cyclades chain of islands |
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Describe the tourist features of Rhodes. |
3 Plot the following locations on the map of Greece (over page):
Athens Delphi
Cyclades Islands Rhodes
Map of Greece
Turkey
1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Turkey:
Capital city
National airline & two letter code
International gateway city & three letter code
Currency
Language
2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Turkey:
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Area/site/attraction |
Description and visitor appeal |
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Ankara |
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Istanbul |
3 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Turkey:
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What is the hottest time to visit Turkey? |
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What is the best way to travel around Turkey? |
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List the nearest major city/town to Mt Ararat . Explain why it is famous? |
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Where is Anzac Cove located? |
4 Plot the following locations on the map provided:
| Mt Ararat |
Ankara |
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Anzac Cove |
Map of Turkey
Scandinavia
Scandinavia is a region of northern Europe. Geographically it consists of the Scandinavian Peninsula including the countries of Norway and Sweden, and the country of Denmark, (and their thousands of islands!). Finland, Iceland and the Faroe (Faeroe) Islands are now considered part of this region.
1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to the countries:
|
Gateway city |
| Denmark |
2 Use tour brochures and other information sources to answer the following questions.
a Name the Scandinavian cities where tourists can visit the following attractions: the Tivoli Gardens the Wasa Museum the Viking Ship Museum
b Describe the region of Lapland.
Copenhagen
Stockholm
Map of Scandinavia (source:
www.worldatlas.com
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Name
two
tourist
attractions
in
each
of the following
cities:
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Czech Republic, Slovak Republic and Hungary
Many tourists visit the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic and Hungary on a tour of Central Europe.
1 Name two tourist attractions in both of the following cities: Prague
Budapest
2 Which river links Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest?
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