Europe is the second-smallest continent. Only Oceania has less landmass.
Europe's main peninsulas are the Iberian, Italian, and Balkan, located in southern Europe, and the Scandinavian located in northern Europe. The link between these peninsulas has made Europe a dominant economic, social, and cultural force throughout recorded history.
Europe extends from the island nation of Iceland in the west to the Ural Mountains of Russia in the east. Europe's northernmost point is the archipelago of Norway, and it reaches as far south as the islands of Greece and Malta.
Europe is sometimes described as a peninsula of peninsulas. A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides. Europe is a peninsula of the Eurasian supercontinent and is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean, Black, and Caspian Seas to the south.
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Extending to the south from central Europe into the Mediterranean Sea, the Balkan Peninsula (colored dark gray in the map above) includes the countries of Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, and the geographical/political region of European Turkey. |
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boot-shaped Italian peninsula extends into the Mediterranean At the far
southeastern corner of Europe, the Balkan Peninsula divided into several
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| The large European peninsula is divided into several smaller peninsulas, extending into the surrounding seas. In the north, the Scandinavian peninsula extends across the Arctic Circle. This peninsula is divided into Norway and Sweden. Denmark is located on the Jutland peninsula, reaching up toward Scandinavia. Watch 25 Facts about Europe (4.05) Begin to learn the first three regions of Europe: Nordic Countries, Western and Southern Regions. Comment: Watch the Geography of Europe (5.17) and comment on the blog with five facts that you learned from this particular video. |
There are alot of historical places in Europe to visit. Eastern Europe used to be part of the soviet union. The taira is the largest forest in Russia . People in Russia live on the western part of Russia because on the eastern side there is bad winters and it is hard to liver there. Russia stretches 4,800 miles from Europe to the Pacific ocean.
ReplyDelete1. Europe is the 2nd smallest continent in the world.
ReplyDelete2. Europe has many islands including the British Isles and Iceland.
3. Europe is more densely populated besides Asia.
4. About 1/3 of the continent is Arable.
5. The Alpines run east to west across Europe.
1) Asia and Europe are on the same land mass, but are separated by the Ural Mountains.
ReplyDelete2) Russia is so big that it is in Europe and Asia.
3) Europe is more densely populated then any other continent.
4) About one third of the continent is arable which is much higher then other continents.
5) Large rivers course through the continent providing important channels for transportation and trade.
1. Northern Europe is much colder and wetter than southern Europe.
ReplyDelete2. The continent is commonly dived into eastern and western Europe. eastern Europe along with Russia was once a part of the soviet union.
3. Most russian people live on the european side of russia.
4. Siberia is one of the most inhospitable places on earth because of its long and harsh winters which have been recorded as low as 90 degrees below zero (Fahrenheit).
5. The taiga in Russia is the worlds largest forest zone. It starts in Scandinavian and covers much of Siberia
1) Europe’s northern forests offer ample timber resources.
ReplyDelete2) The climate is generally mild, in part because the warm gulf stream current flows from the Gulf of Mexico and along Europe’s western coast.
3) Europe has relatively low elevations, except for the Alpine Mountain system that runs west to east.
4) The Carpathians, Alps, Balkans, and Pyrenees form a natural barrier between northern and southern Europe.
5) Russia is rich in mineral resources, especially oil, coal, natural gas and iron.
1- The Ural Mountains separate Europe from Asia.
ReplyDelete2- The Volga River is Europe's longest river.
3- Northern Europe is much colder than southern Europe.
4- The majority of Europe is bordered by the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, and the Mediterranean, Black, and Caspian seas.
5- The Taiga is Europe's main source of timber.
1. Europe is more densely populated than any continent except Asia
ReplyDelete2. Humans have populated Europe for tens of thousands of years.
3. The longest river in Europe is the Volga.
4. Northern Europe is cooler, wetter, and more heavily forested than the south.
5. Many countries in east Europe were once a part of the Soviet Union
1. The alps run east to west
ReplyDelete2. Russia is so big it overlaps into Asia
3. Most people live near Europe
4. Russia is known for its minerals
5. Volga river is it's longest river.
1. There is a giant forest that stretches all the way across Russia.
ReplyDelete2. that forest is mostly pine trees.
3. Most people in Russia live on the European side.
4. The Ural mountains make the border between Europe and Asia.
5. Europe is the second smallest continent.