Europe is surrounded by Arctic ocean in the north, Black sea and the Mediterranean in the south and by Atlantic ocean in the west. The east of Europe the Ural Mountains are situated. Europe is separate from Africa by the strait of Gibraltar. Europe is smaller than continents except Australia.
Alps, Sierra Nevada, Balkans, Caucasus are the some important Major mountains of Europe. Danube, Rhine, Seine, Volga, Vistula, phone, Elbe and Dnieper are the major rivers of Europe. Three major types of climate are found in Europe-maritime, continental and Mediterranean.
Europe has been divided into several vegetation zones from north to south.
Tundra-
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Mossess and Lichens are the main vegitation. The Arctic fox, the polar bear and the reindeer are found in this zone. Mediterranean zone consists of evergreen trees. Citrus fruits are cultivated here abundantly. Steppe is another most important vegitation of Europe. The temperate grassland here is known as Steppes.
Wheat, barley, oats, rye, maize, sugar-beet and fruits are the chief crops of Europe. Coal, iron ore, petroleum, natural gas, zinc, copper, lead, bauxite, nickel are the chief minerals found in Europe. christianity, islam and judaism are the major religions of this continent.
The United Kingdom
Great Britain and Northern Ireland together is known as the United Kingdom. England, Scotland and Wales together are called Great Britain.
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London is the capital of United Kingdom. Pound sterling is the currency of the United Kingdom. Thames, Severn, Wye, Bann, Clyde are some important rivers of this country. Ben Nevos is the highest peak of the United Kingdom. Coal, Petroleum and Natural gas are the chief minerals found here. Major language and religion are English and Christianity respectively of the United Kingdom. London, Glasgow, Liverpool, Bradford, Manchester, Birmingham are the major cities of the United Kingdom.
France
France is the third largest country in Europe. Paris is the capital of France. Franc is its currency. Loire, Seine and Rhone are some of the important rivers of France. Potash, Iron ore and Bauxite are the chief minerals of this country. Wheat, maize, barley, fruits, sugar-beet are the chief crops of France. French is the major and official language of the country. Christianity and Islam are the major religion of France. Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Bordeaux are the important cities of this country.
France is one of the largest producer of wine in the world. Seine the longest navigable river in France. Paris is the house, of high fashion.
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Germany :
Germany is the second largest populated country of Europe. Berlin is the capital of Germany. Deutsche Mark is the currency of German Coal, Potash and Lignite are the chief minerals of this country. Rhine Danube, Elbe are the major rivers of Germany. Christianity is the major religion of Germany. German is the chief language of this country. Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg are the main cities of Germany. Hamburg is the busiest port of Germany. Lufthansa is the national airline and a major international careers.
Russia :
Russia is the largest country in the world and the highest populated country of Europe. The capital of Russia is Moscow. Rouble is the currency of the country. Wheat, barley, maize, sugar-beet are the chief crops of Russia. Petroleum, natural gas, coal, iron ore, nickel are the major minerals of Russia. Christianity, Islam and Judaism are the major religion. Russian is the major language of Russia. Moscow, St. Petesburg, Novgorad, Samara are the major cities.