Slovenia is a country in Central Europe on the southern edge of the Alps. It is bordered in the north by Austria, Italy and the Adriatic Sea in the west, Croatia to the south and east and Hungary in the northeast. Slovenia covers an area of 7,827 square miles and its capital and largest city is Ljubljana. Slovenia has always been divided in many historical regions and sub regions, in everyday language those still play a major role.
Situated in South-western Europe along the Iberian Peninsula, Spain stands pride of place as one of Europe’s most culturally diverse countries. Conjuring up images of paella, sangria, flamenco and bullfighting, Spain is bursting with Latin passion and Mediterranean flavour. An expansive country taking in the Baleares and Canary Islands and bordering Gibraltar, Portugal, Andorra, Morocco and France; Spain boasts diverse terrains of rolling hills, blossoming bougainvillea and rocky mountains. With a turbulent historical and political past, traces of Iberian, Latin, Catholic and Islamic influences can be felt throughout the entire country. From cultural Barcelona to Spain’s cosmopolitan capital of Madrid, there is a lot more on offer than just a balmy climate and Mediterranean coastline.
Sweden is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden has land borders with Norway to the west and Finland to the northeast, and it is connected to Denmark by the Öresund Bridge in the south. In the east the Gulf of Bothnia, the Baltic Sea in the southeast and south and the Skagerrak and Kattegat in the southwest. In the Baltic the islands Oland and Gotland, which also include Sweden. At 17.561,05 square miles, Sweden is the third largest country in the European Union in terms of area. Stockholm is Sweden’s capital and largest city in the country.
Switzerland is situated in Western Europe, it is bordered by Germany to the north, France to the west, Italy to the south, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. The country is geographically divided between the Alps, the Central Plateau and the Jura, with a total area of 15,940 square miles. The Swiss Confederation consists of 26 cantons. The canton Bern with the capital Bern, which is also the capital of the country . Canton Zürich with the capital Zürich which is the largest city.
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. Ukraine is bordered in the south to the Black Sea, in the east by Russia, Belarus to the north and the west to Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova. Its total area is 233,090 square miles, the city of Kiev is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine. Ukraine is divided into 24 oblasts, one autonomous republic and two cities with special status. Kiev has that status as the capital of the country and Sebastopol, because it is an important Marine City.
Chernivtsi
Chernivtsi (Чернівці) is the administrative center of the western province Chernivtsi Oblast more
Zierikzee is a small city in the municipality Schouwen-Duiveland in the province Zeeland. The city has a population of more than 10 thousand of people. At the end of the Middle Ages Zierikzee was an important city for the province and surroundings. It was damaged by the catastrophic flood of 1953 but helped by the English town of Hatfield. Since 1971 the city has a protected city view. It is connected to the Oosterschelde by a long canal.
Kaatsheuvel is a village in the province Noord-Brabant, located in the south of the Netherlands. The village lies north of the larger city Tilburg and belongs to the municipality Loon op Zand. The village also is close to municipalities Waalwijk and Drunen and it is close to the larger cities ‘s Hertogenbosch to the north and Breda to the west.
Hilvarenbeek is a municipality in the south of the Netherlands near the Belgium border. It is located in the province Noord-Brabant and it lies south of the larger city Tilburg. The municipality includes the six villages Hilvarenbeek, Baarschot, Biest-Houtakker, Diessen, Esbeek and Haghorst. Every village has its own impressive church. When entering Hilvarenbeek you will see the tower of the Petrus church. The municipality has a population of around 15 thousand people.
The northeastern area of the mainland of Australia is home to the state Queensland. It borders with the states Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales. Queensland has many world heritage sites, landscapes, vibrant cities, golden beaches, clear blue waters and warm temperatures. The state is named in honor of Queen Victoria. Its nickname is the Sunshine State.
Scheveningen is a seaside resort and it is a district of Den Haag, in the province Zuid Holland, Netherlands. Scheveningen is best known for his wide sandy beach and the refreshing sea air. But it has also unique attractions, beautiful museums and numerous events. Scheveningen has a lot to offer, you can, for example sailing, surfing, fishing or diving. Along the beach there are up against seventy-five beach pavilions, each with their own atmosphere and character.
