Once part of the Soviet Union, Armenia is now an independent republic. Learn about Armenia's 3,000 years of history as well as life in the country today. Armenia is a rugged and mo …

Welcome to the Baltic states of Esotonia, Latvia, and Lithuania! This hearty issue explores the Baltics whose strategic location on the Eastern shores of the Baltic Sea influenced …

Tucked in the Pyrenees Mountains between the countries of France and Spain live the Basques. Considered by some to be the mystery people of Europe, the Basques speak a language com …

Before 1992, the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina lived in relative peace. Bosnians were proud of their diverse population. Bosnian-Muslims, Bosnian-Serbs, and Bosnian-Croats lived …

Denmark, a country almost entirely surrounded by the sea, is known for its fairy tales, grand castles, friendly people, and its residents' careful use of resources. Although a smal …

Occupying half of the island of Great Britain, England was once the mightiest military nation in the world. Today, England still plays an important role on the world stage. Many Am …

Often grouped together with other Scandinavian countries, Finland is sometimes thought to be identical to its neighbors. But Finns will be the first to set you straight. Finns have …

Cathedrals, castles and painted caves. Stained glass, statues, towers and spires. Historic landmarks, haute cuisine. Charlemagne and Charles de Gaulle. The Celts, the Basques, Loui …

This month we're off to tour France! After practicing your French language basics, it's time to visit the sights. In Paris, travel underground to the sewers and catacombs, then int …

German reunification in 1990 brought together people who shared a common language, culture, and history, but who had been separated for 40 years. During that time, East and West Ge …

Join FACES as we journey to the Hellenic Republic, or Greece. Located on the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula, Greece is known for its rich ancient history. Many of today's ide …

Journey with the gypsies from their nomadic ancestors who left Indian centuries ago to today where they are still regarded as strangers in the very places where they have lived for …

Welcome to a land called Erin. This lively issue visits the landscapes and landmarks, fairs and festivals, and poets, saints and heroes of "The Emerald Isle." Meander the Shannon, …

Have you heard of the game of hurling? Do you know why Ireland is called the Emerald Island? Learn the answers to these questions and much more as FACES explores this Celtic land o …

The food, the sites, the music, the history - Italy has much to offer. Get the truth about Italian food and then make some gelati and sorbetti for yourself. Read about Italy's famo …

Life in Norway is greatly affected by its climate and geography. Several of this month's writers live or have lived in Norway and share their experiences with us. Discover how life …

Take a tour of this fascinating Central European country with us. We'll walk through the lovely old city of Krakow, explore the musical center of Poznan, sample some delicious Poli …

Ola! Hello and welcome to Portugal. It's time to visit the country that boasts a web-footed dog, cork trees, and a festival featuring giant plastic hammers. Everywhere you look in …

Journey with FACES to the rugged land of Scotland, the northern portion of the island of Great Britain. In 1707, Scotland joined England to form the United Kingdom, which now inclu …

The lives of the Serbs have been greatly affected by their religion for thousands of years. The history, culture, and language of this Eastern European group are explored in this i …

When some people think of Spain they think of a country in Europe where people speak Spanish. However, there is so much more to Spain than its language. In fact, Spanish isn't the …

Part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, the long, narrow, heavily forested country of Sweden is slightly larger than California with a population of about 9 million. Learn about the co …

Do you love chocolate, mountains, skiing and hiking? Then you're bound to enjoy our issue all about Switzerland. Learn about some sports that are found only here, the elusive chamo …

The Dutch have played a mighty influence on this world. Discover how their language impacted place names in the New World. Learn how the Dutch resisted during World War II, and how …

Faces introduces Turkey from its borders on the Aegean Sea in the west to the plateau of Anatolia and the rugged valleys of the east. Meet the founder and first president of the Tu …

For centuries, different groups have vied for the valuable, fertile land of Ukraine. Known as the "breadbasket" of Europe, the country supplies much of the region with grain and ot …

Vatican City is the center of the Roman Catholic Church. Although fewer than 1,000 people call the world's smallest independent state home, its influence is felt the world over. Le …

Journey to Wales where ruins of majestic castles dot the countryside. Though Wales is squeezed against the English border, the Welsh have their own distinct identity that includes …