This page highlights regional travel and tourism resources that describe
and illustrate selected tourist attractions in specific continents of the world.
The World's Nations
The word nation is derived from the Latin word natio, which
literally means "that which has been born". The term usually refers
to a group of people who share a common culture, heritage, and language.
The national travel guides listed here highlight some of the world's
popular travel destinations.
Located in eastern Asia, China's total land area is 3,705,407 square miles.
In 2009, China's G.D.P. per capita was about $6,600 (US), and in 2010,
China's population was estimated at 1.330 billion persons. The
China National Tourist Office website
is the official travel and tourism portal for China.
Located in northeastern Africa, Egypt's total land area is 386,662 square miles.
In 2009, Egypt's G.D.P. per capita was about $6,000 (US), and in 2010,
Egypt's population was estimated at 80.47 million persons. The
Egypt Tourism Authority website
is the official travel and tourism portal for Egypt.
Located in western Europe, France's total land area is 248,429 square miles.
In 2009, France's G.D.P. per capita was about $32,800 (US), and in 2010,
France's population was estimated at 64.77 million persons. The
French Government Tourist Office website
is the official travel and tourism portal for France.
Located in central Europe, Germany's total land area is 137,847 square miles.
In 2009, Germany's G.D.P. per capita was about $34,100 (US), and in 2010,
Germany's population was estimated at 82.28 million persons. The
German National Tourist Board website
is the official travel and tourism portal for Germany.
Located in southern Europe, Greece's total land area is 50,949 square miles.
In 2009, Greece's G.D.P. per capita was about $32,100 (US), and in 2010,
Greece's population was estimated at 10.75 million persons. The
Greek National Tourism Organisation website
is the official travel and tourism portal for Greece.
Located in western Europe, Ireland's total land area is 27,135 square miles.
In 2009, Ireland's G.D.P. per capita was about $42,200 (US), and in 2010,
Ireland's population was estimated at 4.62 million persons. The
Tourism Ireland website
is the official travel and tourism portal for Ireland.
Located in southern Europe, Italy's total land area is 116,305 square miles.
In 2009, Italy's G.D.P. per capita was about $30,300 (US), and in 2010,
Italy's population was estimated at 58.09 million persons. The
Italian Tourism website
is the official travel and tourism portal for Italy.
Located in eastern Asia, Japan's total land area is 145,882 square miles.
In 2009, Japan's G.D.P. per capita was about $32,600 (US), and in 2010,
Japan's population was estimated at 126.8 million persons. The
Japan National Tourism Organization website
is the official travel and tourism portal for Japan.
Located in northeastern Europe and northern Asia, Russia's total land area is 6,592,745 square miles.
In 2009, Russia's G.D.P. per capita was about $15,100 (US), and in 2010,
Russia's population was estimated at 139.4 million persons. The
Russian National Tourist Office website
is the official travel and tourism portal for Russia.
Located in western Europe, the United Kingdom's total land area is 94,525 square miles.
In 2009, the UK's G.D.P. per capita was about $35,200 (US), and in 2010,
the UK's population was estimated at 62.35 million persons. The
Visit Britain website
is the official travel and tourism portal for the United Kingdom.
Ghana receives AstraZeneca vaccines under COVAX global scheme
Ghana on Wednesday became the first country to receive vaccines from Covax, a global scheme to procure and distribute Covid inoculations for free to a number of low and middle-income countries.
AfricaNews. Wednesday, 24 Feb 2021 16:42:55 +0000.