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Europe, the world's second-smallest continent by surface area, comprises of the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, and shares 2% of the Earth's surface and about 6.8% of its land area. It is the third-most populous continent after Asia and Africa, having about 11% of the world's population.

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Why is the Basque region of France called the Basque region of France?

Because Basque Country traditionally was in both France and Spain and Basque is still spoken in south west corner of France. Old name was Viscaya, hence Bay of Biscay

What is the reason for the increased number of minorities in western European countries?

Western European nations encouraged immigration to make up for their declining populations

Why is the Rialto Bridge famous?

Because it is the oldest and possibly most ornate bridge over the Grand Canal in Venice.

What is the largest lake in Hungary and central Europe?

Lake Balaton (type in gg just: Balaton) It is beautifull, and has well developed surrounding. In summer the waters temperature can go over 30 degree.

What are Three statements that are TRUE about Europe during the ninth and tenth centuries?

*Trade was difficult

*There was political division in the continent

*Europe was a mass of smallduchiesand provinces.

What was the period in Europe when life was uncomplicated and quite hard was?

The period in Europe when life was uncomplicated and quite hard was during the slavery era. Most of the infrastructures were lacking.

Would you capitalize 'central' in 'central Europe'?

No, because its a continent but you would capitalize central america

What is Europe named after?

There is no one definitive explanation for the origin of Europe's name.

In Greek mythology, Europa was a Phoenician princess who was abducted by Zeus in bull form and taken to the island of Crete, where she gave birth to Minos.

However it is not clear how this name came to be applied to a whole geographic, continental area.

Another theory is that it comes from the Phoenician word EROB, meaning where the sun sets (west of Phoenicia).

Major man made features of Europe?

Here's a link: http://www.johncletheroe.org/uk/wonders.htm Hope this helps!

What is the most conservative country in Western Europe?

Of course it is very hard to measure, but one would guess Portugal. It has some of the longest prison sentences in Europe and is generally a very traditional catholic society. My Guess is The Federal Republic (Bundesrepublik) of Germany although Switzerland has a certain blue-law or wet blanket streak- all movies are inaccessible to people under l6, no exceptions for Kiddy Fare! Stay home Mr. Warner Lapin (Bugs)

Socially conservative, probably Britain, as they are called the 51st state, but Economically conservative, then Sweden.

When was Council of Europe created?

Council of Europe was created on 1949-05-05.

What large country borders france direcly to the north?

Belgium, though I would not classify this country as large.

Maybe you are thinking of Germany, however, the border is more easterly than north.

Acronym for European countries and their capitals?

Here is a list of the European countries with their capitals listed alphabetically:

Albania - Tirana

  • Andorra - Andorra la Vella
  • Austria - Vienna
  • Belarus - Minsk
  • Belgium - Brussels

    Czech Republic - Prague

    Denmark - Copenhagen

    Estonia - Tallinn

    l

    France - l

    l - l

    Greece - Athens

    Hungary - Budapest

    Iceland - Reykjavík

    l - Dublin

    l - l

    Kosovo - Pristina

    Latvia - Riga

    Liechtenstein - Vaduz

    Lithuania - Vilnius

    Luxembourg - Luxembourg

    Macedonia - Skopje

    Malta - Valletta

    Moldova - Chişinău

    Monaco - Monaco[5]

    Montenegro - Podgorica

    l - Amsterdam

    Norway - Oslo

    Poland - Warsaw

    Portugal - Lisbon

    Romania - Bucharest

    Russia - Moscow

    San Marino - San Marino

    Serbia - Belgrade

    Slovakia - Bratislava

    Slovenia - Ljubljana

    Spain - Madrid

    Sweden - Stockholm

    Switzerland - Berne

    Ukraine - Kiev

    United Kingdom - London

    Vatican City - Vatican City

What are the Dardanelles?

The Dardanelles is the strait connecting the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Mamara.

Is lebenon in Europe?

No, its not its a country in western Asia on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean sea. It is brdered by Syria to the and east and Israel to the south

Why are the countries of Northern and Alpine Europe able to develop hydroelectricity?

Hydropower is used with flowing or falling water. Since this water is easily found in mountainous areas, such as Northern or Alpine Europe, these regions are the most prominent hydroelectric producers and users.