Transcription: The continent of Europe, consisting of 40 independent nations and a large ethnically diverse population, is a region composed of international cities and agricultural villages set within a landscape of striking natural features. Symbolized by the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France is one of the world's most beautiful cities. In contrast to conveyances available in a modern city, a Spanish farmer uses a horse-drawn cart. In Venice, Italy, Europeans exemplify the importance of tradition coexisting alongside modernization. The importance of history to European culture is apparent by the preservation of ...