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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 GuidePolitics in Plymouth in 1914 the County Borough of Plymouth merged with the Municipal Borough of Devonport and the... Weimar Weimar Best known abroad as the birthplace of the ill-fated Weimar Republic, this small city is a cultural pilgrimage site for... Frankfurt Frankfurt Frankfurt is often seen only as a transit hub or a business centre, but it's so much more. It boasts... Travel Chronicle: Germany Destination GuideEforie : Romania Eforie (population: 9,294) is a town and a holiday resort on the Black Sea shore, in the Constanta... Languages The official language of the republic is Estonian, which with the Finnish language belongs to the Finno-Ugric subfamily of Uralic... Durdham Down : Attaraction of Bristol Durdham Down : Attaraction of Bristol Durdham Down is an area of public open space in Bristol. With its neighbour Clifton... Travel Chronicle: First Time in EuropeNorway is one of the world's richest countries in per capita terms. It has an important stake in promoting a... Calafat: Romania Calafat : Romania Calafat is a town in Dolj county, Romania, on the river Danube, opposite the Bulgarian city of Vidin. History It... Languages The official languages of Switzerland are German, French and Italian.The fourth national language, Romansch,is spoken by less than 1% of... Travel Chronicle: Europe Destination GuideMusee du Louvre The world’s most famous works of art live here, including the Mona Lisa, the statute of Venus de... Mt. Blanc Mt. Blanc Mt. Blanc is one of the highest peak in the alps 15,771 feet (4807 m) high. Massif that lies... Activities Hiking is the most popular of outdoor activities, and not without reason. The most popular hiking routes are those in... Browse the Europe Destination Guide |
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