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Europe
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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What are European countries begin with S?
Spain, Switzerland, Scotland.
San Marino, its tiny country inside of Italy that borders lightly on the AdriatIC Sea.
While there were many positives of New Netherland and Pennsylvania encouraging settlers (formed our government as it is today), there was also drawbacks such as famine and disease.
What was the average lifespan in medieval Europe?
The "average" lifespan was 35 years old, However, the mortality rate for a new born/infants was also very high. The rate was greaty impacted upon by plague, Smallpox out breaks, Syphilis and of course louse-borne typhus which ravaged London several times during the reign of Elizabeth1
What currencies were used in these countries before adoption of the Euro?
The following list included countries that currently use the Euro and their previous currency:
Austria - Austrian Schilling
Belgium - Belgian Franc
Cyprus - Cypriot Pound
Estonia - Estonian Kroon
Finland - Finnish Markka
France - French Franc
Germany - German Mark
Greece - Greek Drachma
Ireland - Irish Pound
Italy - Italian Lira
Luxembourg - Luxembourgish Franc
Malta - Maltese Lira
Monaco - Monegasque Franc
Netherlands - Dutch Guilder
Portugal - Portuguese Escudo
San Marino - Sammarinese Lira
Slovakia - Slovak Koruna
Slovenia - Slovenian Tolar
Spain - Spanish Peseta
Vatican City - Vatican Lira
Is Fuerteventura part of Europe for holiday insurance purposes?
Gran Canaria comes under Spain for insurance purposes, as it is an autonomous community within Spain. The Canary Islands is a part of the European Union but not of the European Union Value Added Tax Area.
What are three European countries?
Including transcontinental countries, the three largest European nations would be Russia, Kazakhstan, and Turkey.
Including only countries wholly located in Europe, the three largest European nations would be the Ukraine, France, and Spain.
What occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula?
The country of Spain occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula.
Can you find hedgehogs and puffins and badgers in Europe?
Yes, you can find hedgehogs, puffins and badgers in Europe.
How is Asia different than Europe?
It is the largest continent of the 7 and it is home to over one third of the world's population.And also by it Agriculture.
What was the military alliance called between western Europe and US?
That would be NATO. (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
Is Spain the oldest country in Europe?
Spain is the only Spanish country in the world. Other countries may speak a version of Spanish but no other country has the name "SPAIN". There is not another Spanish speaking country in Europe.
Russia is a country that spans both Europe and Asia, but only about one-quarter of Russia lies in Europe. Despite this, Russia is still larger than Europe by millions of square kilometers. Russia is the largest country in the world and is larger than three, almost four, continents.
Russia - 17,098,242 km2
Europe - 10,180,000 km2
What describes Europe wen Charlemagne took power?
Charlemagne was the first emperor in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. He united most of Western Europe, also for the first time after the fall of the Roman Empire. He is known as 'the Father of Europe'. Before his rise to power, Europe was obviously divided.
What countries are North West of France?
European countries northwest of France include The United Kingdom (England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland), Ireland, and Iceland.
How did the invention of the railroads help poorer immigrants from Eastern Europe get to the US?
Railroads made it easier to get to seaports in western Europe.
Which European capital stands on the river Liffey?
The Liffey flows through Dublin, the capital of Ireland.
What continents surround Italy?
Greece is the southest-eastern country of Europe.On the east it is Asia,north it's Afica.
Which is the cheapest country in Europe to fly to?
10 Cheapest European airports from New York City
Moscow: $637
Istanbul: $733
Copenhagen: $756
Milan: $762
Paris: $762
Oslo: $794
Stockholm: $805
Brussels: $807
Dublin: $823
Warsaw: $827
Why does the renaissance happen 100 years later in northern Europe than southern Europe?
It began later in the north because they had less exposure to trade and new ideas. The invention of the printing press was a primary factor of why it started in the north.
What peninsula in Europe were the Greek colonies that were farthest from the mainland Greece on?
The furthest Greek colonies from Greece were on the IBERIAN PENINSULA where Spain is now.
Which country in Europe has ther largest area?
Russia is the largest country in Europe.
The Ukraine is the largest country wholly in Europe.
How much is it to backpack around Europe?
There is no real answer to that. It will depend on where in Europe you are going, how long you are staying for, what you plan to eat and drink, what activities you are going to do, the cost of fuel that you will use, the time of year you will travel, how you are getting your camper van to Europe if you are in another part of the world or if you are going to hire one, and many, many other factors.
Is the language that Basques speak closer to Spanish or French?
Specifically, the Basque people inhabit northwestern Spain and southwestern France. The economic activities in which they engage may be described as typical of the region: farming, fishing, herding, small-scale business, and tourism. But they perpetuate a culture and a language which is unique from those of French and Spanish language speakers.
