Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George’s Channel. Ireland is called Éire in Irish and is also known as the Republic of Ireland. Politically, Ireland is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially named Ireland), … Read more
Malta, an archipelago in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast, is a nation known for historic sites related to a succession of rulers including the Romans, Moors, Knights of St. John, French and British. Official name is Republic of Malta. Malta has two official languages: Maltese and English. The neighboring countries that … Read more
Slovakia is a central European country known for its dramatic natural landscape and many castles. Slovakia is officially known as the Slovak Republic. The official language is Slovak. Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south. As of … Read more
Bulgaria is a Balkan nation with diverse terrain encompassing Black Sea coastline, rivers, including the Danube, and a mountainous interior. Bulgaria is officially known as the Republic of Bulgaria. Official language is Bulgarian. Bulgaria is a country situated in south-eastern Europe, bordering Romania to the north, Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia to the west, … Read more
Poland is an eastern European country on the Baltic Sea known for its medieval architecture and Jewish heritage. Poland is officially known as the Republic of Poland. The neighboring countries are Germany to the west, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south, Ukraine and Belarus to the east, Lithuania and Russia to the northeast. … Read more
The south central European country Slovenia stretches between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps. Slovenia is officially known as the Republic of Slovenia. It is bordered by Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the south and southeast, and the Adriatic Sea to the southwest. Official language is … Read more
Romania is a central European country known for the forested region of Transylvania, preserved medieval towns and many fortified churches and castles. The name “Romania” comes from the Latin word “Romanus” which means “citizen of the Roman Empire.” Romania borders Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine, it also shares a maritime border with Turkey. Official … Read more
Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Hungary’s full official name changed from “Republic of Hungary” to just “Hungary” in 2012. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Romania to the east, Serbia to the south, Croatia to the southwest, Slovenia to the west, Austria to … Read more
Croatia is a country situated in Southeast Europe. It is to the east side of the Adriatic Sea, to the east of Italy. It is also bordered by Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the north, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the southeast, Serbia in the east, and Montenegro to the south. Croatia official name is … Read more