Europe’s Geography

Europe’s GeographyEurope’s Geography

Europe is, conventionally, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia. Europe is generally divided from Asia to its east by the water divide of the Ural Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian Sea, and by the Caucasus Mountains to the southeast.

Europe is, conventionally, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia. Europe is generally divided from Asia to its east by the water divide of the Ural Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian Sea, and by the Caucasus Mountains to the southeast.

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Europe is conventionally one of the seven continents of the world. Although referred to as a continent, Europe is actually just the western fifth of the Eurasian landmass, which is made up primarily of Asia.

Europe is conventionally one of the seven continents of the world. Although referred to as a continent, Europe is actually just the western fifth of the Eurasian landmass, which is made up primarily of Asia.



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Danube RiverDanube River

The Danube is the longest river in the European Union and Europe's second longest river after the Volga.

Danube is second longest river in Europe, and one of the principal transportation arteries on the continent. It is the only major European river to flow from west to east.

The Danube is the most important river running into the Black Sea. It is the second largest European river, which flows over 2,857 kilometers from its source in the Alps.

The Danube is the longest river in the European Union and Europe's second longest river after the Volga.

Danube is second longest river in Europe, and one of the principal transportation arteries on the continent. It is the only major European river to flow from west to east.

The Danube is the most important river running into the Black Sea. It is the second largest European river, which flows over 2,857 kilometers from its source in the Alps.





Where is the Danube River?Where is the Danube River?

Rhine RiverRhine River

The Rhine is one of the longest and most important rivers in Europe

It rises in the Alps and flows in a northwestern direction through or adjoining Austria, Liechtenstein, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, to its mouth on the North Sea.

The Rhine is one of the longest and most important rivers in Europe

It rises in the Alps and flows in a northwestern direction through or adjoining Austria, Liechtenstein, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, to its mouth on the North Sea.


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Where is the Rhine River?Where is the Rhine River?

English ChannelEnglish Channel

The English Channel separates England from northern France, and joins the North Sea to the Atlantic.

The English Channel separates England from northern France, and joins the North Sea to the Atlantic.





English ChannelEnglish Channel

Mediterranean SeaMediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea is an inland sea of Europe, Asia, and Africa, linked to the Atlantic Ocean at its western end by the Strait of Gibraltar.

The Mediterranean Sea is an inland sea of Europe, Asia, and Africa, linked to the Atlantic Ocean at its western end by the Strait of Gibraltar.






Where is the Mediterranean Sea?Where is the Mediterranean Sea?

European PlainEuropean Plain

The European Plain or Great European Plain is a plain in Europe. It is the largest mountain-free landform in Europe.

The European Plain or Great European Plain is a plain in Europe. It is the largest mountain-free landform in Europe.



Where is the European Plain?Where is the European Plain?

The AlpsThe Alps

The Alps is the name for one of the greatest mountain systems of Europe, stretching from Austria in the East; through Italy, Switzerland, and Germany; to France in the west.

The Alps is a great mountain system of south central Europe. The Alps are the highest and most densely settled mountain belt of Europe, occupying an area of about 200,000 sq km (about 80,000 sq mi) and inhabited by some 20 million people.

The Alps is the name for one of the greatest mountain systems of Europe, stretching from Austria in the East; through Italy, Switzerland, and Germany; to France in the west.

The Alps is a great mountain system of south central Europe. The Alps are the highest and most densely settled mountain belt of Europe, occupying an area of about 200,000 sq km (about 80,000 sq mi) and inhabited by some 20 million people.






Where are the Alps?Where are the Alps?

The PyreneesThe Pyrenees

The Pyrenees are a range of mountains that form a natural border between France and Spain.

The Pyrenees are a range of mountains that form a natural border between France and Spain.





Where are the Pyrenees?Where are the Pyrenees?

Ural MountainsUral Mountains

The Ural Mountains are a mountain range that runs roughly north and south through western Russia.

The Ural Mountains is a system of mountains which extends from the Arctic Ocean southwards nearly to the Caspian Sea, and is regarded as separating Europe from Asia.

The Ural Mountains are a mountain range that runs roughly north and south through western Russia.

The Ural Mountains is a system of mountains which extends from the Arctic Ocean southwards nearly to the Caspian Sea, and is regarded as separating Europe from Asia.





Where are the Ural Mountains?Where are the Ural Mountains?

Iberian PeninsulaIberian Peninsula

The Iberian Peninsula is located in the extreme southwest of Europe, and includes modern-day Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar and a very small area of France.

The Iberian Peninsula is located in the extreme southwest of Europe, and includes modern-day Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar and a very small area of France.



Where is the Iberian Peninsula?Where is the Iberian Peninsula?

Scandinavian PeninsulaScandinavian Peninsula

The Scandinavian Peninsula is a geographic region in northern Europe, consisting of Norway, Sweden and the northwestern section of Finland.

The Scandinavian Peninsula is a geographic region in northern Europe, consisting of Norway, Sweden and the northwestern section of Finland.



Where is the Scandinavian Peninsula?Where is the Scandinavian Peninsula?

BelgiumBelgium

The Kingdom of Belgium is a country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters, as well as those of other major international organizations, including NATO.

Belgium is a constitutional monarchy in northwestern Europe. Belgium is one of the smallest and most densely populated European countries. It is also the most urbanized; 97 percent of its people live in urban areas.

The Kingdom of Belgium is a country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters, as well as those of other major international organizations, including NATO.

Belgium is a constitutional monarchy in northwestern Europe. Belgium is one of the smallest and most densely populated European countries. It is also the most urbanized; 97 percent of its people live in urban areas.



Which country is Belgium?Which country is Belgium?

FranceFrance

France is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and that also comprises various overseas islands and territories located on other continents

France is a major industrialized nation in western Europe. France is the third largest country in Europe, after Russia and Ukraine, and the fourth most populous.

France is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and that also comprises various overseas islands and territories located on other continents

France is a major industrialized nation in western Europe. France is the third largest country in Europe, after Russia and Ukraine, and the fourth most populous.





Which country is France?Which country is France?

GermanyGermany

Germany is a country in central Europe. It is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea; to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic; to the south by Austria and Switzerland; and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

The Federal Republic of Germany is a major industrialized nation in Central Europe a federal union of 16 states. Germany has a long, complex history and rich culture, but it was not unified as a nation until 1871.

Germany is a country in central Europe. It is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea; to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic; to the south by Austria and Switzerland; and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

The Federal Republic of Germany is a major industrialized nation in Central Europe a federal union of 16 states. Germany has a long, complex history and rich culture, but it was not unified as a nation until 1871.





Which country is Germany?Which country is Germany?

ItalyItaly

Italy is located on the Italian Peninsula in southern Europe and on the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily, and Sardinia.

Italy is a republic in southern Europe, on the northern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Most of Italy consists of a boot-shaped peninsula that juts out from southern Europe into the Mediterranean.

Italy is located on the Italian Peninsula in southern Europe and on the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily, and Sardinia.

Italy is a republic in southern Europe, on the northern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Most of Italy consists of a boot-shaped peninsula that juts out from southern Europe into the Mediterranean.





Which country is Italy?Which country is Italy?

PolandPoland

Poland is a country in central Europe. Poland is bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus, and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast to the north.

Poland is a country in Central Europe. Communists ruled Poland from 1945 until 1989, when political and economic unrest among Poles resulted in the collapse of the regime and its replacement by a non-Communist coalition.

Poland is a country in central Europe. Poland is bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus, and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast to the north.

Poland is a country in Central Europe. Communists ruled Poland from 1945 until 1989, when political and economic unrest among Poles resulted in the collapse of the regime and its replacement by a non-Communist coalition.





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RussiaRussia Russia is a transcontinental

country extending over much of northern Eurasia. It is a semi-presidential republic comprising 83 federal subjects.

Russia is an independent country officially known as the Russian Federation. By far the world’s largest country, Russia is almost twice the size of the next largest country, Canada.

Russia is a transcontinental country extending over much of northern Eurasia. It is a semi-presidential republic comprising 83 federal subjects.

Russia is an independent country officially known as the Russian Federation. By far the world’s largest country, Russia is almost twice the size of the next largest country, Canada.





Which country is Russia?Which country is Russia?

SpainSpain Spain is a country located in southwestern Europe

on the Iberian Peninsula. Its mainland is bordered to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea except for a small land boundary with Gibraltar; to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean and Portugal.

Spain is a parliamentary monarchy occupying 85 percent of the Iberian Peninsula in the southwestern corner of Europe. Portugal and the British territory of Gibraltar occupy the remainder of the peninsula.

Spain is a country located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Its mainland is bordered to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea except for a small land boundary with Gibraltar; to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean and Portugal.

Spain is a parliamentary monarchy occupying 85 percent of the Iberian Peninsula in the southwestern corner of Europe. Portugal and the British territory of Gibraltar occupy the remainder of the peninsula.





Which country is Spain?Which country is Spain?

UkraineUkraine

Ukraine is a country in eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east; Belarus to the north; Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west; Romania and Moldova to the southwest; and the Black Sea and and Sea of Azov to the south.

Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe after Russia. Much of Ukraine is a fertile plain suited for agriculture.

Ukraine is a country in eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east; Belarus to the north; Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west; Romania and Moldova to the southwest; and the Black Sea and and Sea of Azov to the south.

Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe after Russia. Much of Ukraine is a fertile plain suited for agriculture.





Which country is Ukraine?Which country is Ukraine?

United KingdomUnited Kingdom

The United Kingdom is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. It is an island country, Great Britain, the northeast part of Ireland and many small islands.

United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy in northwestern Europe, officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is the largest island in the cluster of islands, or archipelago, known as the British Isles.

The United Kingdom is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. It is an island country, Great Britain, the northeast part of Ireland and many small islands.

United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy in northwestern Europe, officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is the largest island in the cluster of islands, or archipelago, known as the British Isles.





Which country is the United Kingdom?Which country is the United Kingdom?

Continents and OceansContinents and Oceans

There are 7 continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica.

There are 4 oceans: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic.

There are 7 continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica.

There are 4 oceans: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic.



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