Amsterdam

Known as the nominal capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is the country’s largest city with a population of more than 750,000. The city is famously known for its world-famous museums, canals and historical sites.

Dutch is the first official language of the Netherlands, while the majority of people speak both English and German fluently. The basic unit of currency is the Euro.

Some of Amsterdam’s main attractions include the Dam Square with its beautiful Royal Palace, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank’s House.

Website: www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting

Cape Town

As Africa’s most popular tourist destination and the second most populous city in South Africa, Cape Town is a unique city perched between the ocean and the mountain with a national park at its heart.

The “Mother City” is the oldest city in the country and has a cultural heritage spanning more than 300 years. Cape Town is famous for its harbor and the natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom and includes well known landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point.

Website: www.tourismcapetown.co.za/ctru/content/en/ca/home

London

London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom and the largest urban zone in the European Union. It is a leading global city with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport.

With a population of over 7 million, London remains the most visited city in the world, as well as the world’s largest financial centre alongside New York. The unit of currency is the Pound Sterling.

Some of London city’s most famous sites include Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Tower of London and the London Eye. The city is also known for its museums and shopping districts.

Website: www.visitlondon.com/

Miami

Miami is the principal, central and most populated city in the south of Florida. It has also been name “America’s Cleanest City,” according to Forbes Magazine. The Port of Miami is known as the “Cruise Capital of the World,” which is the number one cruise passenger port in the world and the busiest in terms of passenger traffic and cruise lines.

Miami is home to entertainment venues, theaters, museums and parks. Some of its landmarks and tourist attractions include the Bass Museum of Art, the Fairchild Tropical Garden, the Holocaust Memorial and the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Website: www.miami.com/

Montreal

Montreal is the largest city in the province of Quebec and the second-largest city in Canada. It is consistently rated as one of the world’s most livable cities and is recognized as an important centre of commerce, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, culture, tourism and world affairs.

The city boasts a variety of cultures and ethnicities among its population of 1.6 million. The city hosts a variety of event in the summer including the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Just for Laughs festival, the Montreal World Film Festival and Canada’s Grand Prix.

Some of its most popular neighborhoods include the Port of Montreal, the Latin Quarter and the Quartier des Spectacles.

Website: www.tourisme-montreal.org/

Paris

The capital of France is also the largest city in the country. Paris is also listed among the three most important and influential cities in the world, as well as among the first three “European cities of the future”, according to the Financial Times.

Paris is a leader in cultural and business centers, and has influence in educations, science, arts, politics and especially in media, entertainment and fashion.

Paris is known as a historical city with famous sites including the Louvre Museum, the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, the Arc de Triomphe, the Chateau de Versailles and the Eiffel Tower.

Website: en.parisinfo.com/