European Geography

European Plain

Vast, flat area stretching from France's Atlantic coast to the Ural Mountains in Russia. This region has rich farmland and some of the largest cities in Europe, ;like Paris, Berlin, and Moscow.

English Channel

a narrow sea between Great Britain and France. In 1994, an underground rail tunnel called the "chunnel" was opened for transportation under the channel.

Iberian Peninsula

in southwest Europe, contains Spain and Portugal. Separated from the rest of Europe by the Pyrenees mountains.

Ural Mountains

in western Russia. Forms the boundary between Europe and Asia.

Alps

mountain range in south-central Europe stretching from eastern France and northern Italy through Switzerland and Austria. Snow melt from these mountains pours into many of Europe's rivers.

Pyrenees

mountain range that extends along the border between France and Spain. Most of these mountains are in Spain

Danube River

the second longest river in Europe and an important shipping route across the continent. This river flows from west to east from Germany to the Black Sea. It either flows through or is the border of 10 countries.

Mediterranean Sea

the world's largest inland sea, located between Europe, Africa, and Asia. The region around it has a dry, warm climate.

Scandinavian Peninsula

occupied by Norway and Sweden. This mountainous region is bordered on the north by the Barents sea, a section of the Arctic Ocean.

Rhine River

originates in the Swiss Alps mountain range and flows northwest to the North Sea. Throughout history, Europeans have depended on the river to ship goods throughout the content. The river has had a major influence on history and economy of Europe.