Tourism in the European Union
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The European Union is a major tourist destination, both from outside of the Union and inside of it, with historic sites, shopping districts, and the increasingly popular nude beaches attracting tourists. Internal tourism is greatly aided by the Schengen treaty, allowing all citizens of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden to travel to any of these countries without the need of a visa. It is also aided by the Euro, a common currency in many Western EU nations.
France is the world's number one tourist destination, by number of tourists, with about 75 million. Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany and Austria are all also within the top 10.
