European Physical and Political Features - 6th Grade

Ural Mountains

mountain range in western Russia that forms a natural boundary between Europe and Asia and divides Russia onto two continents

Italy

the boot shaped country that is located on a peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea;

Russia

the largest country in the world; is located on the continents of Europe and Asia; covers all of northern Asia and almost half of Europe.

English Channel

a narrow sea between Great Britain and France. It now contains an underground rail tunne,l nicknamed the "chunnel", with a highspeed train for quicker transportation between Great Britain and France.

Belgium

a tiny country located in Central Europe which borders Germany to the east, Netherlands to the north, and Luxembourg and France to the south; also borders the North Sea.

Poland

country in Central Europe bordered on the west by Germany, on the east by Belarus and Ukraine, to the south by Czech Republic and Slovakia, and to the north by Lithuania.

Germany

country in Central Europe, bordered on the west by the tiny country of Belgium, on the east by Poland; borders the North Sea and Denmark to the north.

United Kingdom

island country off the northwestern coast of Europe containing the island of Great Britain and the northeastern part of the island of Ireland known as Northern Ireland.

Alps

mountain range in south-central Europe stretching from eastern France and northern Italy through Switzerland and Austria. Snowmelt from this range flows into many of Europe's rivers.

Pyrenees Mountains

mountain range that forms a natural border between France and Spain

Ukraine

one of the largest countries in Europe which once was a part of the Soviet Union; borders on the Black Sea, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova; contains fertile plains.

Rhine River

originates in the Swiss Alps and flows northwest to the North Sea. It has been vital to the history and economy of Europe throughout history.

Iberian Peninsula

peninsula in southwest Europe containing the countries of Spain and Portugal

Scandinavian Peninsula

peninsula located in northern Europe which is occupied by Norway, Sweden, and northern Finland

Danube River

second longest river in Europe which forms the natural border of ten countries

Spain

the larger of two countries located on the Iberian Peninsula; borders the Mediterranean Sea, Portugal, and France. It also borders on the Atlantic Ocean to the north and northwest.

European Plain

the vast, flat area of farmland stretching from the coastline of France to the Ural Mountains in Russia

Mediterranean Sea

the world's largest inland sea located between Europe, Africa, and Asia. It has been used throughout history as a trade route.