An Iberian is an ancient name given to peoples of the Bronze Age who inhabited the Iberian Peninsula. The name "Iberian" is derived from the ancient name of the Ebro River, the Iberus, which was also used by the Ancient Greeks for the name of what today is called Spain (Iberia). The Iberian Peninsula is located in southwest Europe, consisting of present-day Portugal and Spain, which are separated from the remainder of the European continent by the Pyrenees Mountain Range to the northeast and separated from the African continent by the Strait of Gibraltar.
What does an iberian person look like?
Iberians would have been blue or green eyed but their eye color would have been fair in color, skin tone would have ranged ruddy to plain complexion, and they would much in skin tone to present day appear like most europeans. One of many traits, would have been a larger bone structure and frame and slightly larger skull and shoulder spanse and a slightly higher dexterity and endurance factor. These traits would soon disappear though, as intermarrying and disease would soon deplete their numbers and they would soon appear as a much smaller design.
What are the names of the volcanoes in Europe?
Some notable volcanoes in Europe include Mount Etna and Mount Vesuvius in Italy, Mount Teide in Spain's Canary Islands, and Mount Hekla in Iceland.
Organs that can be currently replaced with transplantation surgery include the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas, and small intestine. In some cases, tissues like corneas, skin, bone marrow, and heart valves can also be transplanted. Advances in medical technology continue to expand the list of possible organ transplants.
Which of the three largest lakes is on Europe?
The Caspian Sea is the largest lake in Europe. (It is referred to as a Sea because of its massive size [it is more than triple the size of the second largest lake], and it was once part of an ancient sea about 5.5 million years ago.) The second largest European lake is Lake Ladoga, and the third largest is Lake Onega. All three lakes are mostly associated with Russia.
Is the Iberian Peninsula the coldest peninsula in the world?
Not even close. That honor goes to the Antarctic Peninsula, with northern Scandinavia a likely close second.
What are three major climates of Europe?
There are four main climates in Europe:
1. Mediterranean Climate (Southern Europe): Mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers.
2. Oceanic Climate (Western Europe):
Cool winters and warm summers. No dry season.
3. Continental Climate (Eastern Europe):
Cold winters and hot summers.
4. Subarctic Climate (Northern Europe):
Long, freezing winters and short, cool summers.
Where does it snow most in Europe?
In the parts of northern Europe that are nearest the Arctic. That would include parts of a number of countries, like Russia, Sweden Norway, Finland and Iceland. In the winter months, some of the higher mountains further south, such as the Alps, get snow too.
Where is the warmest place in japan?
The warmest place in Japan is typically the southern region of Okinawa, known for its tropical climate and high temperatures. Summer temperatures can reach over 90°F (32°C) in Okinawa, making it one of the hottest areas in the country.
No. The power supplies used within ALL Yamaha Tyros 3 are the same, so you do NOT even need a transformer - simply use the appropriate power cable. However depending on where the instrument is being shipped to, the voltage/frequency label will be written with respect to that region.
Currently the temperature on Mount Vesuvius is no different from that of an ordinary mountain. Temperatures at certain spots may approach 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit during an eruption, but the last eruption at Mount Vesuvius was in 1944.
What are the two largest cities in western Europe and on what rivers are they located?
London, located on the Thames River, and Paris located on the Seine River
Is spain the closest european country to the equator?
how close are the canary islands to the equator
What mountainous European country is known for its political neutrality?
Switzerland is known for it's political neutrality.
A hemisphere is half of any sphere. The earth can be divided into several - most usually the Northern/Southern hemispheres and the Eastern/Western hemispheres. As a European country, The Netherlands (the 'proper' name for Holland) is in both the Northern hemisphere and the Western hemisphere.
Some well-known plateaus in Italy include the Altopiano di Asiago in the Veneto region, the Altopiano di Rascino in the Lazio region, and the Altopiano delle Rocche in the Abruzzo region. These plateaus are characterized by flat elevated areas surrounded by mountains.
Is any country of Africa part of Europe?
Africa and Europe are two separate continents. However, there are islands and ports in Africa that are considered part of European countries. Spain occupies and claims the port of Melilla in Morocco, and Ceuta (the African side of the Straits of Gibraltar) as well as the smaller locations of the Islas Chafarinas, the Peñón de Alhucemas and the Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera. It also administers the Canary Islands off the northwest coast of Africa. Portugal still retains Madeira, an island group in the Atlantic Ocean. France's territories are islands on either side of Madagascar : Mayotte on the western side and Réunion on the eastern side. Britain controls the mid-Atlantic islands of Saint Helena, Ascension Island, and Tristan de Cunha. Many European countries had colonies in Africa, beginning with Alexander the Great, and later the Romans. During the 15th through the 20th Century, various areas came under the control of England, France, Spain, Portugal, Holland, Denmark, Germany, and Belgium. (see the map links below)
What are the geographical bounds of Europe?
Europe is bounded by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Ural Mountains and Caspian Sea to the east. However, the delineation of Europe's boundaries can vary depending on cultural, political, and historical perspectives.
What is the smallest country in Western Europe?
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta is a sovereign nation and the smallest country in the world by area and population. It occupies two buildings, the Magistral Palace, Via Condotti 68, in Rome and the Magistral Ville on the Aventine Hill. Both properties have extraterritorial status, that is they are not subject to local law.
SMOM issues passports, stamps, coinage, and license plates. It's biometric passports are compliant with ICAO09303. There are only 3 citizens, the Grand Master, the Deputy Grandmaster ,and the Chancellor.
SMOM has diplomatic relations with 104 other countries including 12 (specifically, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Spain) of the 25 of the Schengen Area.
SMOM has Permanent Observer Status at the United Nations. It has a standing invitation to participate as an observer in the sessions of the general assembly and maintains a permanent office at UN Headquarters.
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NOTE: Some individuals disagree with this answer claining that the Vatican is the smallest, and least populous country in Europe. It seems to the author that this is an erroneous answer. It appears that SMOM can, and has done, do anything any other nation has don except declare war. Not declaring war is no criteria for nationhood.
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Which nations made up Yugoslovia?
Yugoslavia was composed of six republics: Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Macedonia. Additionally, there were two autonomous provinces within Serbia: Kosovo and Vojvodina.
Which country has the shortest coastline?
Among recognized countries, Monaco has the shortest coastline at only 4.1 kilometers (2.5 miles) long.
What do you have to cross to travel from Europe to America?
The Atlantic Ocean (shortest distance- east)
Going west you'd have to cross the Pacific Ocean and Asia.
Yes, Europe is a major player in global trade with both other European countries and countries around the world. The European Union is the world's largest trading bloc, engaging in trade agreements with numerous countries to facilitate the movement of goods and services. Europe relies on trade to support its economy and ensure access to a wide range of products and resources.
Which european countries make up the Iberian peninsula?
There are four countries which form the Iberian Peninsula.
The two obvious ones are Spain and Portugal and the other two are Andorra and Gibraltar. Gibraltar is the territory of Great Britain and not a sovereign nation.