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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. Warning: fopen(/home/tworld/domains/travel-mantra.com/public_html/includes/xmlcache/Europe) [function.fopen]: failed to open stream: Permission denied in /home/tworld/domains/europe-chronicle.com/public_html/includes/xmlfeed.php on line 98 Warning: fwrite(): supplied argument is not a valid stream resource in /home/tworld/domains/europe-chronicle.com/public_html/includes/xmlfeed.php on line 99 Warning: fclose(): supplied argument is not a valid stream resource in /home/tworld/domains/europe-chronicle.com/public_html/includes/xmlfeed.php on line 100 Travel Chronicle: Europe Destination GuideJärva County : Estonia Järva County : Estonia Järva County or Järvamaa (Estonian: Järva maakond or Järvamaa) is one of the counties... Athens travel guide Athens travel guide Athens is a place of great cultural interest, as well as a vivid and modern city. The harmonious... Arts, Leisure And Media Arts, Leisure And Media The city has two significant football clubs: Bristol City F.C. who play in Football League One and... Travel Chronicle: Germany Destination GuideBelgium has two international airports, the main one being Zaventem, 14km (8.7mi) northeast of Brussels. The other one, Deurne, is... Finland : Introduction Finland (in Finnish, Suomi), officially Republic of Finland, republic in northern Europe, bordered on the north by Norway, on the... Economy in Plymouth Economy in Plymouth The economy of Plymouth has traditionally been linked to its coastal location focusing around fishing and the... Travel Chronicle: First Time in EuropeImportant Cluster, Technology and Industrial Parks With the aim of fostering its status as a modern business location, Styria makes targeted... Kiuruvesi: Finland Kiuruvesi: Finland Kiuruvesi is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the... Campulung : Romania Campulung : Romania Câmpulung (Câmpulung Muşcel) is a city in the Arges county, Romania. It is situated among the outlying hills... Travel Chronicle: Europe Destination GuideUntil the 1981 election, Norway had been governed by majority Labor Party governments since 1935, except for three periods (1963,... Vilnius Vilnius Lithuania's capital city has an international flavour due to the influence of the big Lithuanian diaspora and because it has... Facts About Manchester Facts About Manchester Population ... Browse the Europe Destination Guide |
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