Global Geography and

Tourism Culture
TPC 9

Prepared by:
Caballero, Lyca Mae
Notario, Zonrizza Marie
Ortega, Maria Micaella
Vivo, Tenderly Anne
BSTM III-C
EUROPE
 The Eastern and Southern Europe region of the Global Philanthropy

Environment Index is both geographically and religiously diverse, and includes

economies in Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovak

Republic, and Ukraine) and Southern Europe (Greece, Italy, Portugal, and

Spain).
S The Southern region of Europe has a fascinating blend of cultures. The
O similarities in geography and climate influence the region’s culture and in
U particular the way in which people here communicate.

T
H • Punctuality - is an important aspect of business meetings,
E but not every country has the same perception of time.
R
N • Head movements - In most of South-eastern Europe, a
shake of the head means ‘yes.’
S
O • Eye contact - it’s not considered rude to stare at people in
U most Southern Europe locations.

T • Physical contact – physical contact during conversations,

H whether it be backslapping or a tap on the shoulder, is
E considered offensive.

R • Hand gestures - hand gestures can mean all kinds of things

N in different cultures.
Patatas Bravas Moussaka
“Bravas” refers to the fieriness in the
one of the best known Greek dishes
heat and spice of the sauce.

The go-to choice for an appetizer It is baked as a special treat for

or a snack to share along with a guests and family on festive days.
round of cañas.
 Albondigas
name for Spanish meatballs
Risotto
Spanish Meatballs, or
Albondigas, are
traditionally served at
Minestrone Rice dish cooked
with broth until it reaches
tapas bars in Spain. soup a creamy consistency.
Thick soup of Italian origin
made with vegies, often
with the addition
of pasta or rice,
sometimes both.
 Mount
Venice Segovia
Athos

An Orthodox spiritual Known also as the “City of The site of the expansive
centre since 1054, . The Canals,” “The Floating medieval Alcázar palace
'Holy Mountain', which is City,” and “Serenissima,” is and the famous Segovia
forbidden to women and arguably one of Italy's most aqueduct, the city was
children, is also a picturesque cities. added to UNESCO's World
recognized artistic site. Heritage List in 1985.

–
 Been long known for its
Cinque Terre The third
old Turkish houses and
definitely ranks as highest mountain in
the Old Bridge – Stari
the Pyrenees. The
one of the most most, an extraordinary
summit of Monte
beautiful places in all technological
Perdido (3355 m),
of Europe. achievement of bridge
located in Spain
construction

Cinque Terre Mostar Monte

Perdido

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CURRENCY
Country Currency Currency
Name Sign
Albania Albania Lek L
Andorra Bosnia and Herzegovin KM
a Converttible Mark
Croatia Croatian Kuna Kn
Gibraltar Euro €
Greece Euro €
Italy Euro €
Malta Euro €
Montenegro Euro €

North Macedonia Second Macedonian ден

Denar
Portugal Euro €

San Marino Euro €

Serbia Serbian Dinar RSD or РСД

Slovenia Euro €

Spain Euro €

Vatican City Euro €

 SOUTHERN EUROPE –
TRADITION
Southern Europe has been heavily influenced by the Mediterranean world
and is at times referred to as the ''birthplace of Western Civilization.''
• The

music, dancing and the warm-hearted conversation were a traditional addition to

the meals.

• If you have decided to prepare a meal as a

group, then – according to an ancient Italian tradition – you have to divide the
culinary roles

• The fiestas, which nowadays are associated with the

Latin American countries for the most part, were taking place during the times of
the Roman Empire.
• a festival of olives and olive oil, which is devoted to the

olive harvest, is celebrated every year in autumn.

• The

nutritional tradition of the inhabitants of the Mediterranean world, called the

Mediterranean diet, is considered one of the healthiest in the world.
One of those dishes that
seem custom-made for lazy
rainy days, when you want
something hearty and
comforting but don't feel like
putting in a ton of effort.

Is simply a beef patty or

burger made with herby
minced beef or lamb.

Cooking the fillets mostly on one

side allows for good browning
and flavor development without
overcooking the delicate fish. A
small amount of flour mashed
into the butter builds a more
emulsified, creamy sauce.
A spicy, tomatoey, lobster-
packed spaghetti
extravaganza.

Sweet shrimp in garlicky olive

oil is just about the ideal
tapas bar snack.
Rome's most popular Known for its nightlife and
tourist attractions,
hosting millions of visitors electronic dance music
a year. It is the largest club scene in the summer,
ancient amphitheatre ever
built, and is still the largest which attract large
standing amphitheatre in numbers of tourists.
the world today, despite
its age.
An upscale resort One of the best known On 25 July 2021, El
area known for its and busiest places in the Retiro Park was
dramatic scenery, set city. The square contains declared a UNESCO
the famous clock whose World Heritage Site,
against the foothills
bells mark the traditional
of the Alps. together with Paseo
eating of the Twelve
Grapes and the
del Prado.
beginning of a new year.
 Languages currently spoken in Southern Europe are:

Basque (Spain) Portuguese Turkish (Greece,

Italian (Italy)
(Portugal) Cyprus)

Catalan Slovenian Cypriot Arabic

Greek (Greece)
(Spain, France, Andorra, Italy) (Slovenia) (Cyprus)

Serbo-Croatian W. Armenian
(Coatia, Serbia, Bosnia- Lombard (Italy) Sicilian (Italy) (Greece, Cyprus, France)
Herzegovina, Montenegro)

Tsakonian
German (Italy) Maltese (Malta) Spanish (Spain)
(Greece)

Neapolitan Sardinian
(Italy) (Italy)

Aromanian Albanian
(Greece, N. (Albanian,
Macedonia, Greece, Italy)
Albania)
 Albania Tirana

Andorra Andorra La Vella

Bosnia & Herzegovina Sarajevo

Croatia Zagreb

Gibraltar Gibraltar

Greece Athens

Italy Rome
 Malta Valletta

Montenegro Podgorica

North Macedonia Skopje

Portugal Lisbon

San Marino City of San Marino

Serbia Belgrade

Slovenia Ljubljana

Spain Madrid

Vatican City Vatican City

 Regional carrier has been Bringing all the expertise of award-
carting sun-seekers and city winning Middle Eastern flier Etihad
lovers between the Airways to the table in a bid to turn
Mediterranean coast of around the company's flailing income
southern Spain sheets.

A traveler's gateway to the

Now operating as part of the
shimmering islands of the Ionian Sea,
third-largest commercial
the bustling party strips of Crete and
aviation conglomerate on the
Zante and the historic spots of
planet
Thessaloniki
 Touting some of the cheapest
transatlantic connections going, and a
cabin that's virtually bursting at the
windows with Skytrax accolades for
things like regional excellence and
business class catering
EUROPE
• Shaking heads doesn’t mean what you think it
means
• Bagpipes are a thing there
• Clinking glasses is a no-no
• The husband is usually considered as the head of
the household and, traditionally, the wife takes
the husband’s last name after marriage.
• Parents or elderly are the first to be asked for
advice.
popular across Eastern Europe,
especially in cold seasons.
made with crumbled tea biscuits,
cocoa, lots of walnuts, butter,
and sugar.

fermented milk drink

similar to a thin yogurt
or ayran that is made
from kefir grains.
Either as a sweet variety or a
salty one, banitsa is the pastry to
die for.

Thick batter cake features many

layers and looks like a branched
tree.
The UNESCO (United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization) has
designated 94 World Heritage Sites in nine
countries (also called "state parties") of
Eastern Europe.
Staromestske namesti, Prague
The heart of old Prague, Staromestske
namesti is one of Europe's largest public spaces.

Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest

The seven fairy tale-like towers of
Fisherman's Bastion offer views of the Danube and
Pest side of the city.

Wieliczka Salt Mine, Wieliczka Poland

An 700-year underground world of dark
pits and chambers made from salt compositions
and saline lakes at Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Warsaw’s Old Town (Stare Miasto) in Poland
The historical center of Warsaw and the
oldest part of town dating back to the 13th century.

Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, Bulgaria

UNESCO-protected ancient burial ground,
the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak was discovered in
the 1960s.
 A currency is a medium of exchange, such as money,
banknotes, and coins. In Europe, the most commonly used currency is the EURO.
Central and Eastern Europe is the only region in the world where the euro is
significantly used as a parallel currency, that is a currency to carry out transactions
or save, alongside domestic currencies.
Eastern Europe is a region rich with traditions that fill events
calendars, express national heritage, and define leisure time and
hospitality culture.

Learning about Eastern European traditions will offer insight into the
region’s history, heritage, and values, some of which you may want
to investigate further or adopt as meaningful to you.
Traditionally decorated eggs
are not only signs of spring,
the coloring of Easter eggs
dates back to pagan times,
when they were used as
protective talismans or tokens
of affection.
The people of Eastern Europe
love flowers and love giving Eastern Europeans are
flowers. It isn’t uncommon to typically excellent hosts,
see people walking down the making sure that their guests
street, a freshly chosen are well-fed and their glass is
bouquet in their hand, on their always full.
way to meet a friend or
relative.
 The countries Many people
of Eastern Europe in Eastern Europe make
uphold pagan traditions a habit of escaping to
and celebrate holidays the countryside during
that predate the summers to make
Christianity. Some of the most of the warm
these traditions have weather, long days, and
been Christianized and growing season—they
incorporated into may spend time tending
Catholic or Orthodox a garden or taking walks
customs, while others in nature. Those who
maintain their ancient own rural cottages may
spirit in sometimes wild, escape there for the
but always wonderful, summer months or visit
ways. only on weekends.
Eastern European cuisine is famous for its simple yet luscious foods. Mostly hearty and filling, due
to the harsh winter season, but also savory and refreshing, these dishes will tickle your taste buds
and make your stomach dance with joy.
 EASTERN EUROPE
What’s Next?
 - a popular swimming and
picnic area and, during the summer, it is
frequently visited by tourists.

-has a special
atmosphere created by a combination of
archaeology, monuments, and nature in the
Mediterranean.

- This is a vast area

northeast of Moscow, Russia, that
encompasses a handful of historic Russian
cities.
 - Situated on the Baltic Sea, Latvia’s
capital is a mix of traditional and contemporary
lifestyles. It’s an energetic place, where culture
combines with the cobblestone streets for an
exciting city atmosphere.

- synonymous with stories

of Dracula and bloodthirsty vampires. Whilst
not entirely true, the area is mythical in terms
of its natural beauty
EASTERN–EUROPE
Different Language in
Eastern Europe
 - is an Indo-European language
belonging to an independent branch of which it is
the only member. It is the official language of
Armenia.

- Spoken by over 10 million people, it

serves as the official language of the Czech
Republic.

- is the 6th most spoken

language worldwide and is one of the 6
official languages of the United Nations.
Russian is the most popular language in
Eurasia
 - Spoken in the
Baltic state of Lithuania,
Lithuanian is also one of the
official languages of the
European Union. About 2.8
- Polish is the million native speakers and
200,000 people abroad speak
official language of this Indo-European Language.
Poland and is also
spoken in the Czech
Republic, Slovakia,
Romania, Ukraine, and
Russia
 Belarus Minsk

Bulgaria Sofia

Czech Republic Prague

Hungary Budapest

Moldova Chișinău

Poland Warsaw

Romania Bucharest
 Russia Moscow

Slovakia Bratislava

Ukraine Kyiv

Albania Tirana

Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo

Croatia Zagreb

Serbia Belgrade

Montenegro Podgorica
(Former Yugoslavia)
The No.1 airline by fleet
size in the region is
Aeroflot Russian
Airlines.

In February, The airline

It operates 130 flies 62 aircraft, up from
aircrafts, up from its 56 in 2014.
2014 fleet of 109
aircrafts.
In S7 airlines,
headquartered in It has a fleet of 43
Novosibirsk Oblast, aircraft, five more than in
Russia, operates 2014.
scheduled domestic and
international passenger
flights.
 is the predominant religious affiliation in Eastern Europe.
It is the majority religion of the national societies of Poland,
Slovakia, Slovenia, and Croatia; and is the largest faith in the Czech
Republic and Hungary. There are also smaller Catholic
communities in other Eastern European countries