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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.
7,983 Questions
How doese southern Europe's climate supports the regions economy?
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The climate of
the region
is
an important resource for
southern Europe
,
since, for
example
, mild climate
is ideal
for growing
a variety of crops
, citrus
and grapes
and
olives
and wheat
.
In addition
, millions
of tourists
are attracted
to the region
each year
for its climate
,
its beaches
and stunning scenery.
Does Europe have any famous landmarks?
There is the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. There is the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. There is Big Ben in London, UK. There is the Berlin Wall in Berlin, Germany. There is the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. There are many landmarks in Europe, these are just a few, famous examples.
Yugoslavia broke up in the 1990's following a harsh Civil War during the breakup of the Soviet Union. Today the states that make up the former Yugoslavia continue to fight with one another whilst the EU(European Union) continues to try to make peace in the area and incorporate them into the expanding trade partnership between currently 27 European countries.
What three major moutain ranges are found in Europe?
these are the mountain ranges in Europe Pyrenees, Carpathian, and Alps
are the mountain ranges in Europe
The Mountain Ranges in Europe are
Pyrenees,Carpathian and the Alps
Which group lists things that were unknown to Europe prior to the Columbian Exchange?
Tomatoes, Potatoes, Turkeys -Apex
What countries do the Great Northern European Plain go through?
The Great European Plain is the largest area with no mountains in all of Europe. The countries making up this area are France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Belarus, Denmark, Czech Republic, England, Ukraine, Moldova, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
What did most people work as in western Europe 200 years ago?
most people in western europe worked at farmers.
What is the channel that separates the United Kingdom from mainland Europe called?
The English Channel. It is also known from the French side as 'La Manche' (translated as the sleeve).
The English Channel.
The English Channel.
Which western European countries share a border with only one other nation?
I've listed the five countries that touch only one other country. I have not considered water (i.e. Irish Sea) to be a border.
- Portugal (borders Spain)
- Monaco (borders France)
- Vatican City (borders Italy)
- Ireland (borders the united Kingdom)
- Denmark (borders Germany) [1]
- San Marino (borders Italy)
- United Kingdom (borders the Republic of Ireland) [2]
[1] = Unless you count the Øresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden as a second border.
[2] = Unless you count the Channel Tunnel between the United Kingdom and France as a second border.
Rank
Mountain
Height in metres
Location
1.
Elbrus
5,642
Russia
2.
Rustaveli
5,201
Georgia
3.
Dykh-Tau
5,198
Georgia
4.
Kazbek
5,047
Georgia
5.
Monte Bianco / Mont Blanc
4,807
Italy / France
6.
Klyuchevskaya
4,750
Russia
7.
Ushba
4,710
Georgia
8.
Monte Rosa
4,634
Italy / Switzerland
9.
Dom
4,545
Switzerland
10.
The Matterhorn / Cervino
4,479
Switzerland / Italy
Which Asia countries have a unitary system of government?
Countries which were Previously colonized by the French
What are major mountain ranges in Europe?
The major peaks of Europe are Mt. Elbrus in Russia, Mt. Blanc in France, Jungfrau in Switzerland, and Mulhacen in Spain.
Mt Etna in Sicily is higher than Mulhacen but technically is not on the European Continent.
See the related links.
What advantage does Europe currently have over most parts of the world?
It has a longer history of industrialization.
What was the first anvanced civilization in Europe?
The first advanced civilizations in Europe were the minoic and archaeic culteres on crete, influenced by Phoenicians traders and colonists form middle east.
The earliest tracks dating back to 2000 BC, some sources say even 3000BC
After the downfall of the minoic kingdoms the attic citystates in Greece, such as troy, Sparta or Athens rised, that was aroud 1000 -7000 BC. The first democracy in Athens in history was formed around 700BC.
This age is generally known as the bronze age.
European country closest to Malta?
Malta is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. The nearest land to the islands of Malta & Gozo is the island of Sicily which is part of Italy. The next nearest countries would be Tunisia and Libya.
What countries were communist in Europe in the 1950s?
Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Albania, Bulgaria, and Romania.
What did people bring with them to America from Europe?
European immigrants usually brought little, if any, personal items. Over the years, Europeans brought many animals, cultures, languages, philosophies, etc. to the United States, and truly the Americas altogether.
What was the most powerful force in medieval Europe?
Cederic Martin with his manpurse at his side!!
Until the straight guys invaded, he went running!!
How is Astrakhan related to Europe's arid region?
It runs through the lowlands [desert] to the Caspian Sea
