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Europe is a continent divided into several subregions, including Western, Northern, Eastern, and Southern Europe, each with distinct populations and historical significance. The continent has a diverse landscape, rich natural resources, and a complex political geography dominated by the European Union and various other organizations. Cultural life in Europe is vibrant, featuring major ethnic groups, festivals, iconic landmarks, and a variety of cuisines.

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Europe

Europe is a continent divided into several subregions, including Western, Northern, Eastern, and Southern Europe, each with distinct populations and historical significance. The continent has a diverse landscape, rich natural resources, and a complex political geography dominated by the European Union and various other organizations. Cultural life in Europe is vibrant, featuring major ethnic groups, festivals, iconic landmarks, and a variety of cuisines.

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EUROPE

EUROPE MAP

Europe is the western peninsula of the


giant "supercontinent" of Eurasia. Europe
is divided from Asia by a series of
watersheds, including the Ural River and
the Caspian and Black Seas.
Countries and Region
Western Europe
It consists of 9
countries, and has a total
population of about 196
million. The subregion is
home to two of Europe’s
biggest political and
economic powers, France
and Germany.

Germany Netherlands Belgium

Luxembourg Austria Switzerland

France Monaco Leichtenstein


Countries and Region
Northern Europe
It consists of 10
countries. The subregion
has a population of about
106 million, which makes it
the least populous of the
European subregions.

Iceland Ireland United Kingdom

Norway Denmark Sweden

Finland Estonia Lithuania

Latvia
Countries and Region
Eastern Europe
It is the largest and most
populous subregion in
Europe, with approximately
292 million people, and a
total land area of
18,052,768 sq. km.

Poland Belarus Ukraine

Russia Hungary Slovakia

Romania Bulgaria Moldova

Czech Republic
Countries and Region
Southern Europe
Southern Europe is where
much of Europe’s history
began. It is where the
great, ancient
civilizations of Greece
and Rome were born.

Slovenia Croatia Portugal

Spain Andorra San Marino

Vatican Italy Montenegro


Countries and Region
Southern Europe
Southern Europe is where
much of Europe’s history
began. It is where the
great, ancient
civilizations of Greece
and Rome were born.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Serbia

Albania North Macedonia

Greece Malta
EUROPE FACTS
It's the
second
smallest
continent.

Europe is a Most of
continent located Europe's
entirely in the countries are
Northern now part of
Hemisphere and the European
mostly in the
Union (EU)
Eastern
and/or NATO.
Hemisphere.
PHYSICAL FEATURES

Europe has a varied


landscape with
mountains (like the
Alps), rolling
plains, and long
coastlines.
POPULATION CONTRAST

The current population of


Europe is 741,726,473 as of
May 17, 2024, based on the
latest United Nations
estimates.
Europe population is equivalent
to 9.32% of the total world
population.
ECONOMY AND RESOURCES

The forecasts for both the EU and the eurozone


show a decline in GDP growth in 2023 compared to
2020.
The forecasts predict a small increase in GDP
growth in 2024 and 2025 for both regions.
The forecasts for both the EU and the eurozone
show an increase in inflation in 2023 compared
to 2020.
The forecasts predict a decrease in inflation in
2024 and 2025 for both regions.
ECONOMY AND RESOURCES
Europe is rich in natural resources
like oil, gas, coal, wood, and fish.
It's also a major power in manufacturing
cars, machinery, and chemicals.

OIL MACHINERY

FISH
CHEMICALS

TIMBER CARS
POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY
The continent has a long history of empires,
nation-states, and political boundaries that
have been shaped by war, diplomacy, and
economic forces. Europe is a complex tapestry
woven from individual nation-states and a
powerful supranational organization, the
European Union (EU).

The European Union (EU) is a major force in


European political geography. The EU is a
political and economic union of 27 member
states that are located primarily in Central
and Western Europe. The EU has a single
market, a common currency (the euro), and a
number of common policies.
POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY
Other important supranational organizations
in Europe:
The Council of
Europe: A human
rights organization
with 47 member
states.

The European Free


Trade Association
(EFTA): A trade
organization of four
European countries
that are not members
of the EU.

The North Atlantic


Treaty Organization
(NATO): A military
alliance of 30 member
states, most of which
are in Europe.
POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY
Most European countries are individual
nation-states with their own governments.
These governments come in various forms:

Parliamentary Republics:
These are the most common, with a Prime
Minister holding executive power and a
Parliament elected by the people like in
Germany and Italy.

Constitutional Monarchies:
A monarch reigns as head of state, but
the Prime Minister holds real power
like in United Kingdom and Spain.

Presidential Republics:
Less common, with a President wielding
significant executive power like in
France.
CULTURAL LIFE
MAJOR ETHNIC GROUPS IN EUROPE

Slavic: This is the


largest ethnic group in
Europe, concentrated in
Eastern Europe and
Russia.

Germanic: Found in
Northern, Western, and
Central Europe,
including Germans,
English, Dutch, and
Scandinavians.

Romance: Southern Europe


is home to Romance
ethnicities like French,
Italians, Spaniards,
Portuguese, and
Romanians.
CULTURAL LIFE
FESTIVALS IN EUROPE
Carnaval: This lively
pre-Lenten celebration
features colorful
costumes, masked balls,
parades, and general
merrymaking.

La Tomatina: This unique


festival is a giant
tomato fight!
Participants throw
tomatoes at each other
in a hilarious and
chaotic free-for-all.

Edinburgh Festival
Fringe: The world's
largest arts festival
encompasses theatre,
comedy,dance, music, and
more.
CULTURAL LIFE
EUROPEAN FOOD
ICONIC LANDMARKS

EIFFEL TOWER, FRANCE TOWER OF PISA, ITALY

COLLESSEUM, ROME

SAGRADA FAMILIA, BARCELONA

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