Euro Information in English
European Union: Members: Germany, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, Austria, Finland, Ireland, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia, Malta, Cyprus, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Bulgaria. Flag of the European Union: Contrary to popular belief the twelve stars do not represent countries. The number of stars has not and will not change. Twelve represents perfection, with cultural reference to the twelve apostles and tribes. The European Anthem is “Ode to Joy” from Beethovens 9th symphony. There are two common holidays May the 5th commemorates Churchill’s speech about a united Europe and May the 9th commemorates the French statesman, an one of the EU-founders, Robert Schuman. On the map: Economic & Monetary Union: In the fifteen countries that make up the EMU (Economic & Monetary Union) the national currency has been replaced by the euro. Members: Germany, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, Austria, Finland, Ireland, Slovenia, Malta and Cyprus. Euro symbol: Demonstration of correct usage: 1 euro € 1,00 21 eurocents € 0,21 Important facts: - On the EU: The interior borders have seized to exist (in the Schengen countries). The inhabitants have the right of free travel, and may work an settle in any EU-country. - On the EMU: The functions of the National Banks in the euro-zone have been taken over by the European Central Bank in Frankfurt. - Stamps with euro face-value can only be used in the country in which they have been published. - The European mini-states San Marino, Monaco and the Vatican have their own euro-coins, but have no influence on the monetary policy of the ECB.
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