Fun Travel Fact Friday : 1)It Is Illegal to Have Only One 'Social Pet' in Switzerland The Swiss believe it is cruel for certain sociable pets to not have a companion. In order to keep guinea pigs, rabbits, parakeets, and other pets deemed "social animals" content, you must have more than one. There are even companies that 'rent ' pets to keep your company should its companion pass away , till you can replace it 2) It Is Estimated You Are Never Farther Than 10 Miles from a Lake in Switzerland There are up to 7,000 lakes in Switzerland, and they say you are never more than 10 miles from one, anywhere in the country. Lake Geneva and Lake Constance are not only two of the largest lakes in Switzerland, but in all of Europe, as well. 3) There Are More Bicycles Than People in the Netherlands
Bicycling is so popular in the Netherlands, 84 percent of all Dutch people own at least one bicycle. With 22.3 million bicycles in the country for its 17 million residents, bike traffic and congestion is actually becoming a problem, especially in the bustling city of Amsterdam.
Fun Travel Fact Friday (Europe): Spain: Spain produces 45% of the world's olive oil . This is a massive 1,500,000 tonnes per year Greece : The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses making it the longest in the world Portugal : Portugal is the oldest country in Europe. In 1139, Portugal appointed King Afonso Henriques as its king. Lisbon is said to be four centuries older than Rome. Due to its excellent trading location, the Phoenicians settled in Lisbon around 1200 BC Hope you enjoyed today's fun travel facts!
