Political Map

Of The
Europe
Continent
 This Europe Political Map depicts the geographical boundaries
of all the European countries, along with their national capitals,
and other primary cities. Country capitals are noted in red, and
the international borders of all 50 sovereign states, and five with
limited recognition, that make up Europe are shown on the
Europe Map. Covering about 2% of the earth’s surface, Europe is
the second smallest continent in the world, with a total area
cover of 3.93 million square miles. shows the countries of Europe
along with capital cities, major cities, islands, oceans, seas, and
gulfs.
Geograhy
of
The Europe
Continent
- Europe is the second-smallest continent. Only
Oceania has less landmass.
- Extends from the island nation of Iceland in the
west to the Ural Mountains of Russian the east.
Mountains of Russia in the east. Europes
northernmost point Is the Svalbard archipelago
of Norway.
- Europe is sometimes described as a peninsula of
peninsulas. Peninsula is a piece of land
surrounded by water on three sides.
- Europes main peninsulas are the Iberian,
Italian, and Balkan, located in southern Europe,
and the Scandinavian and Jutland, located in
northern Europe
 Iberian Peninsula

- Located on the southwestern tip of the European

continent,the Iberian Peninsula , includes the countries of

Andora,Portugal and Spain, and the British Crown colony

of Gibraltar.

- The countries of Portugal and Spain are on the Iberian

Peninsula.

- Its name derives from its ancient inhabitants whom the

Greeks called Iberians.

 Italian Peninsula

- known as the Italic Peninsula or the Apennine

Peninsula,is peninsula extending from the southern Alps.
- extends from the region of the Po River southward for
some 600 miles (960 km); it has a maximum width of
150 miles
- The peninsula comprises much of Italy and includes the
independent republic of San Marino as well as Vatican
City.
 Balkan Peninsula
- Map is showing the Balkans in Southeastern Europe, an
ancient region and since the breakup of Yugoslavia.
- The Balkan peninsula lies east of Italy, separated from
it
by the Adriatic Sea.
- The Balkans are bordered by parts of
the Mediterranean
Sea the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea in west and by the
Aegean Sea in south.
 Scandinavian Peninsula

- The Scandinavian Peninsula is a peninsula of Eurasia

located in Northern Europe.
- which roughly comprises the mainland of Sweden, the
mainland of Norway, and the northwestern area of
Finland.
- The name of the peninsula is derived from the term
Scandinavia, the cultural region of Denmark, Norway
and Sweden.
 Jutland Peninsula

- Jutland, Danish Jylland, projection of northern

Europe forming.
- Jutland is a large peninsula that contains the mainland
regions of Denmark.
- It separates the North and Baltic seas, and borders
j
Germany to the south.
 North European Plain

- common to much of Poland, northern Germany,and

Denmark, broadens in western France and continues,
across the narrow seas, in southeastern Great Britain
and Ireland.
- The East and North European plains are known together
as the European Plain.

North European Plain coloured in green.

 European Plain

- One of the greatest uninterrupted expanses of plain

on the Earth’s surface.
- It sweeps from the Pyrenees Mountains on the
French- Spanish border across northern Europe to the
Ural Mountains in Russia.
- It is the largest mountain-free landform in Europe,
although a number of highlands are identified within
it.

Rolling expanse of the European Plain in southern Poland

 Central Uplands

- extend east-west across central Europe and include

western France and Belgium, southern Germany, the
Czech Republic, and parts of northern Switzerland
and Austria.
- lower in altitude and less rugged than the Alpine
region and are heavily wooded.

Central Uplands in North Rhine-Westphalia

- To the north lies the North German Plain or
Northern Lowland; to the south, the Alps and
the Alpine Foreland.

Alps

Alpine Foreland
 Rhine River

- one of the major European rivers, which

has its sources in Switzerland and flows in a
mostly northerly direction through Germany and
the Netherlands, emptying into the North Sea.

The Rine River following through Germany

 Elbe River

- one of the major rivers of Central Europe.

- It runs from the Czech Republic through Germany
to the North Sea, flowing generally to the northwest.
- The river rises on the southern side of the Krkonoše
(Giant) Mountains near the border of the Czech
Republic and Poland.

the Elbe in Saxon Switzerland, an area in Germany

 Top 10
Tourist
Attraction
Of Europe
Continent
 Colosseum

- The perfect symbol of the

power of the Roman Empire at
its height. Dating back to 72 AD,
it was designed to hold 50,000
spectators. Although practically
a ruin, the Colosseum is still
very much an icon of Rome.

Acropolis

- The Acropolis in Athens is a

simply stunning sight. His
monumental hill is the
location of a number of
ancient sites that date back to
the 5th century BC. After
nightfall, the Acropolis is lit
up with a glow that can be
seen around Athens.
 Fjords of Norwa

- One of the top reasons many

people travel to Norway is to
see its majestic fjords.Taking a
cruise ship is a great way to see
the soaring walls of the fjords
as the boat glides on the
waters.

Palace of Versailles

- Monument like no other when it

comes to palaces, Versailles
definitely takes first place. This
grandiose building was the main
residence for French royalty. The
geometric Garden of Versailles is
punctuated with conical trees and
woven as canals and fountains.
 Canals of Venice

- Venice is the original canal city

every other canal city in the world.
Gondoliers punt visitors around
wearing striped shirts and wide-
brimmed hats, but boats on the river
are not just for tourists, they are also
used for everyday jobs such as
rubbish collection.

Eiffel Tower

.
- Named after Gustave Eiffel,
the unmistakable symbol of
Paris is a sight that must be
witnessed when visiting the
French capital. Take the lift all
the way to the observation deck
of the tower and marvel at the
views of the Parisian boulevard
and pattern of parks below.
 Tower Bridge

- Late Victorian masterpiece

showcasing the height of London’s
standing on the world stage. The
bridge crosses the Thames close
to the Tower of London, another
London landmark.

Trevi Fountain

- Considered the most beautiful

fountain in all of Rome, Italy. Trevi
Fountain features an elaborate stone
sculpture of the papal coat of arms.
It is said that visitors who toss a
coin in the fountain will return to
Rome one day.
 Leaning Tower of Pisa

- Known around the globe for its

incredible four- degree tilt that
makes it seem as if the tower is
about to topple over. The
amazing slanted belltower sits
behind Pisa Cathedral and was
built in the Romanesque style.

The Louvre - The Louvre, or the

Louvre Museum, is the
world's largest art museum
and a historic monument in
Paris.The world’s largest
and most extensive museum
of art, here you’ll see the
infamous Mona Lisa.
 Demand
For
Tourism in
The
Europe
Continent
- Europe is the top destination of choice because various
uniqueness is highlighted including from the aspects of
natural beauty, cultural, political and social density,
economy, health, housing and education.

LONDON still remains a destination of choice for tourists due to the beauty of
the country's multinational architecture and culture.

- The results show that the first country to be a

popular destination and the main tourist
destination is Vienna, Austria, followed by Zurich,
Switzerland; Auckland New Zealand and Munich,
Germany.
 Austria is the most interesting to visit
- Austria is one of the smallest countries in Europe, with a
population of 1.8 million people, it is listed as the most
attractive tourist destination because of its beautiful
scenery.
- The architecture of the building and the lifestyle,
accommodation and transportation facilities featured in
this country also make it the most attractive country to
visit throughout the year.

VIENNA, Austria was chosen as the most beautiful tourist destination.

 Beautiful scenery
- Central Europe, on the other hand, also provides a
view and architecture of the city with a baroque
concept that highlights the uniqueness of the country.
- Among the attractions retained to this day is the
uniqueness of architecture reflecting the 17th century
classical lifestyle such as Schoenbrunn Palace and
Hofburg bringing together its own historical story.

Schonbrunn Palace
 Reference

- Political Map Of Europe

https://geology.com/world/cia-europe-map.shtml

- Geography of the Europe Continent

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/europe-human-
geography/

https://www.britannica.com/place/Europe

- Top 10 Tourist Attraction of Europe

https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-europe-vacations/

- Demand for Tourism In the Europe Continent

https://www.bharian.com.my/hujung-
minggu/kembara/2018/04/406152/eropah-destinasi-pelancongan-
pilihan