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THE LANDSC APES OF EUROPE 31
Hungary
North of the Hungarian
capital, the Danube
flows through a verdant
landscape of vineyards,
orchards, and thickly
wooded hills. Known as
the Danube Bend, this is
one of the river’s most
beautiful stretches.
FINLAND
NOR WAY
SWEDEN
Baltic
North Sea
Sea DENMARK
IRELAND
GREAT
BRITAIN
POLAND
NETHERLANDS
GERMANY
BELGIUM &
LUXEMBOURG Switzerland
CZECH Switzerland’s landscape is dominated by the Alps,
REPUBLIC Europe’s highest mountain range. Dramatic,
snow-covered peaks, stunning vistas, and a range
of first-class winter sports facilities draw millions of
AUSTRIA HUNGARY visitors to this part of Europe every year.
SWITZERLAND
Bay of
Biscay FRANCE
ITALY
PORTUGAL
SP AIN
Mediterranean Sea GREECE
Greece
The Greek mainland and islands have some
of Europe’s finest coastal scenery. There are
thousands of beaches, ranging from small
rocky coves backed by pine-clad cliffs to
broad swathes of golden sand.
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