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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. 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Eisenstadt : Austria Eisenstadt : Austria Eisenstadt (Hungarian Kismarton, Croatian zeljezno) is a city in Austria, the state capital of Burgenland. It has a... Travel Chronicle: Germany Destination GuideAntwerp, daughter of the River Scheldt and second largest city of Belgium.. The 500.000 inhabitants call it the 'Metropolis' (Antwerpians... Great Central Railway : Attraction of Leicester Great Central Railway : Attraction of Leicester The Great Central Railway (GCR) is a heritage railway in Leicestershire. The Southern section... Saare County : Estonia Saare County : Estonia Saare County : Estonia Saare County, or Saare maakond, is a County or maakond of Estonia. Saaremaa is... Travel Chronicle: First Time in EuropeGeography of france Area: 550,000 sq. km Largest country in Western Europe (almost one fifth of the total area of the European... Denizli: Turkey Denizli: Turkey Denizli: Turkey Denizli is a province of Turkey in Western Anatolia. Neighbouring provinces are UÅŸak to the north, Burdur, Isparta,... Soomaa National Park Soomaa National Park If you've always dreamed of paddling through a bog looking for witches, this is your bog. According to... Travel Chronicle: Europe Destination GuideUnion Street : Attraction of Plymouth Union Street in Plymouth, Devon, is a long street connecting the city centre to Devonport,... Chateau De Vaux-Le-Vicomte Chateau De Vaux-Le-Vicomte The Vaux is located 55 km south east of Paris, the most elegant of all gardens, which was... Transport and infrastructure in London Transport and infrastructure in London Transport is one of the four areas of policy administered by the Mayor of London, but... Browse the Europe Destination Guide |
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