Concise Business Travel Guides for countries in Europe including the UK, France, Germany, Italy & others. Find useful travel advice, tips & resources for travellers. The guides include local country information, facts, visa requirements, business customs & etiquette, public holidays and more.
The United Kingdom located off the European mainland has one of the largest economies in the European Union. London is a global city and one of the pre eminent financial centres in the world. Major cities include London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast. Well known attractions include London’s attractions including Buckingham Palace, Tower of London & Westminster Palace, Edinburgh Castle, Giant’s Causeway & Beacon Beacons National Park.
France is the largest country in western Europe and one of the largest economies in the EU. France is one of the most visited countries in the world with capital Paris very popular among international visitors. Major cities include Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse and Nice. Well known attractions in Paris include the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, The Louvre and Notre-Dame de Paris. The south of France with its Mediterranean climate and beaches is popular among visitors.
Germany is located in western central Europe, it has the largest population of any member in the EU and is the largest economy in the EU. The economy is sometimes referred to as the driving force of Europe, it has prominent manufacturing, industrial and financial services sectors. Major cities include Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne and Frankfurt. Well known attractions include Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Neuschwanstein Castle, Cologne Cathedral, Charlottenburg Palace and Marienplatz.
Europe Quick Facts:
Population: 739,165,030
Area total: 10,180,000 km sq km
Major cities: London (United Kingdom), Moscow (Russia), Paris (France), Berlin (Germany), Madrid (Spain) & Rome (Italy)
Official Languages: English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian & others.
Major Currencies: Euro (for countries in the Euro Zone), British Pound Sterling, Danish Krone, Swedish Krona & Swiss Franc
Time Zone: UTC to UTC+6
Major International Airports: London (Heathrow Airport), Paris (Charles de Gaulle Airport), Frankfurt Airport, Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol) and Madrid (Barajas Airport).
