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EuropeEurope, 6th largest continent, c.4,000,000 sq mi (10,360,000 sq km) including adjacent islands (1992 est. pop. 512,000,000). It is actually a vast peninsula of the great Eurasian land mass. By convention, it is separated from Asia by the Urals and the Ural River in the east; by the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus in the southeast; and by the Black Sea, the Bosporus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles in the south. The Mediterranean Sea and the Strait of Gibraltar separate it from Africa. Europe is washed in the north by the Arctic Ocean, and in the west by the Atlantic Ocean, with which the North Sea and the Baltic Sea are connected...Europe General Information. History of EuropeFrom prehistoric to modern times, Europe has been occupied by numerous peoples and nations. The following summary will emphasize only those events, developments, trends, and individuals that have been responsible for decisive transitions or transformations in Europe through the ages. The history sections of the articles on European countries contain more detailed data on the genesis, growth, and present state of continental civilization. These sections also refer the reader to a wide range of articles dealing with broader aspects of European history. Moreover, a number of articles contain references to other related entries on continental affairs. Further reading on specific periods of European history will provide greater understanding of the continent's development. Economy of EuropeEurope is highly industrialized; the largest industrial areas are found in W central Europe, England, N Italy, Ukraine, and European Russia. Agriculture, forestry (in N Europe), and fishing (along the Atlantic coast) are also important. Europe has a large variety of minerals; coal, iron ore, and salt are abundant. Oil and gas are found in E Europe and beneath the North Sea. Coal is used to produce a significant, but declining amount of Europe's electricity; in Norway and Sweden and in the Alps hydroelectric plants supply a large percentage of the power. More than 25% of Europe's electricity is generated from nuclear power...more on Economy of Europe. Also Read: Europe at a GlancePhysical Geography: The huge Alpine mountain chain, of which the Pyrenees, the Alps, the Carpathians, the Balkans, and the Caucasus are the principal links...more on Physical Geography of Europe. Travel Chronicle: Europe Destination GuideSpain has long been Western Europe's leading producer, and the world's foremost exporter, of oranges and mandarins. In the early... Economy Of Iceland Marine products account for the majority of Iceland's exports of goods. Other important exports include aluminum, ferro-silicon alloys, equipment and... Sport in Norwich Sport in Norwich The local football team is Norwich City FC, the "Canaries"; their ground is at Carrow Road. Perception Norwich is occasionally... Travel Chronicle: Germany Destination GuideLeicester Guildhall : Attraction of Leicester Leicester's Guildhall is a very old timber framed building, that once acted as the town... Environment Portugal lies immediately west of Spain, and is buffeted along its southern coast by the Atlantic Ocean. To its west... Geography of Carinthia Geography of Carinthia The federal province Carinthia is Austria's southern-most province. It is the only one that is located in the... Travel Chronicle: First Time in EuropeMetrocentre : Attractions of Newcastle MetroCentre is one of the largest shopping and leisure centre in Europe (following the German Wikipedia,... Kuhmo: Finland Kuhmo: Finland Kuhmo is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Oulu and is part of the Kainuu... Facts About Ninove Facts About Ninove Province: East Flanders District: Aalst Area: 72.57 km² Population: 35,373 (2005) Population density: 487.41 /km² ... Travel Chronicle: Europe Destination GuideSchwerin: Germany Schwerin: Germany Schwerin is a town in northern Germany. It is the capital of the state Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The population... Cardiff City Centre Cardiff City Centre The city centre in Cardiff is an area riddled with alleys and arcades, as well as a number... Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant Should you harbour an inexplicable urge to be the progenitor of generations of mutants, then a visit... Browse the Europe Destination Guide |
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