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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 GuideSuceava : Romania Suceava (German Suczawa, Yiddish שאָץ Shots) is a city in the Suceava county, Bucovina, Romania. Population – 108,735... Toulouse Toulouse Located between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic coast, Toulouse is a city of students, a centre of cutting-edge European technology,... Bristol Cathedral : Attaraction of Belfast Bristol Cathedral : Attaraction of Belfast The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity is the Anglican cathedral in the... Travel Chronicle: Germany Destination GuideReligious, cultural and historical events pepper the Italian calendar. The pre-Easter Carnivale is closely associated with Venice; Holy Week Easter... German Military and Defense Military branches: Army, Navy (includes Naval Air Arm), Air Force, Medical Corps, Border Police, Coast Guard Military manpower - military... Sankt Pölten : Austria Sankt Pölten : Austria St. Pölten is and has been the capital city of the Austrian State of Lower Austria since... Travel Chronicle: First Time in EuropeTrianon Hungary emerged from World War I with reduced borders roughly coterminous with Hungary's present-day borders. In 1920 Hungary had... Pucioasa : Romania Pucioasa : Romania Pucioasa is a town in Dâmboviţa County, Romania with a population of 16,000. The name of the city dates... Alesd : Romania Alesd : Romania Aleşd (Hungarian: Élesd) is the largest town in Bihor county (Romania) after Oradea. It is located in the... Travel Chronicle: Europe Destination GuideCannes During the Film Festival in May, Cannes is crammed with more money, more champagne, more mobile phones and more cleavage... Moravské Slovácko Region Moravské Slovácko Region This region's special flavour arises not only from a mild climate but also from the character and temperament... Makarska : Croatia Makarska : Croatia Makarska is a city in the Split-Dalmatia county of Croatia, population 13,716 (2001). It is located on the... Browse the Europe Destination Guide |
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