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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
Where is most of Western European population concentrated?
A population density map of Europe is included in the link below.
Actually Cyprus is a member of the EU, but, it is located to the cross of 3 continents (Europe, Asia, Africa). It is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean, south of Turkey and west of Syria and Lebanon.
Actually it is only in Asian continent
Why north western europe is warmer tgan north eastern NorthAmerica?
Western Europe has warmer weather than areas of the same latitude due to the North Atlantic Drift, an outlet of the Gulf Stream, which is a warm-water current.
Who was the reigning superpower of Europe in the 17th century?
England was the dominant European country in the early 1600s.
How did the growth of industry affect cities in Western Europe?
Towns started to grow in Europe especially during the Industrial Revolution in the 1700s-1800s. Prior to this, most Europeans worked and lived on farms, but an Agricultural Revolution happened (creation of better farming techniques and tools) and these people were let go from their jobs. However, during the same time, the Industrial Revolution was happening, where factories were hiring. The people then left the fields to work in the factories, which were either located in cities or towns. The people then lived in the city themselves or in the outer towns. This is known as a great migration, or a push and pull effect.
name the climate in europe. name 5 countries that have similiar type of climate
What type of vegetation is found at 50 degrees latitude in western Europe?
How does elevation affect a region ecosystem
What two climates dominate Europe?
Europe is mainly temperate, however it is considerably warmer than areas at the same latitude, due to the Gulf stream.
What particular development differentiated Italy from the rest of Europe?
Urban developement differentiated Italy from the rest of Europe
What is the most northerly place in Europe?
Russia, followed by Norway.
The northernmost point of Europe is Cape Fligely, Russia (European portion). However, if you exclude Russia then the northernmost point is Rossøya, Norway (which is a part of the Svalbard Islands, a Norwegian territory).
What is a complete list of Asian countries?
Asia-Pacific countries are not only Asian countries that border the Pacific Ocean. They include Asian countries that are near, but don't touch, the Pacific, as well as Oceanic countries and territories or both calibers.
The Asia-Pacific includes:
- American Samoa (unincorporated territory of the US)
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- China
- Cook Islands (free association within New Zealand)
- Fiji
- French Polynesia (dependent territory of France)
- Guam (unincorporated territory of the US)
- Hong Kong (Chinese administrative region)
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Kiribati
- Laos
- Macau (Chinese administrative region)
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Nepal
- New Caledonia (dependent territory of France)
- New Zealand
- Niue (free association within New Zealand)
- North Korea
- Northern Mariana Islands (commonwealth of the US)
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Samoa
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Taiwan (widely unrecognized)
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Tokelau (territory of New Zealand)
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna (overseas collectivity of France)
What factors contributed to environmental improvements in Eastern Europe during the 1990s?
Collectives disbanded, foreign investors, industries closed, nations joined the EU, and the fall of the Soviet Union.
The absolute location of Belgium?
50 degrees 50 minutes 48 seconds N 4 degrees 21 minutes 9 seconds E
Why did the south seek help from Europe?
The South sought help from Europe in several ways. The Confederacy had several ships commissioned in Britain to help with the war, such as the CSS Alabama.
What Europe country is bigger then Texas?
There are three countries that are larger than Spain in Europe. They are Russia, France, and the Ukraine.
How many shark attacks happened in Europe?
there have been five shark attacks ever to occur in Ireland.
What is the second largest financial institution in Europe?
Germany's Deutsche Bank was the second largest financial institution in Europe in 2011, after France's BNP Paribas. In addition, Deutsche Bank was the second largest bank in the world in 2011.
In 2012, Germany's Deutsche Bank became the largest bank in Europe, but remained the second largest in the world. HSBC, who was the third largest European bank in 2011, became the second largest in 2012, and 2011's largest European bank fell to the fourth largest position.
Does Europe have a larger economy than the US?
As a whole, yes, Europe's economy is much larger than the US's. Europe collectively has the larger economy in the world.
