As the sun set over the Alps, I realized how beautiful and special Europe is. Geography contributes quite a bit of magic to the people and cultures of Europe.
Europe Geography
The geography of Europe is beautiful, inspiring centuries of stories, novels, and movies. There are mountainous regions, plains, fishing villages, and large ports. Charming towns dot the landscape. The various regions of Europe support urban areas as well as provide deep wilderness. Some defining landmarks and landscapes include the Alps, the Mediterranean Coastline, and the beginning of the Eurasian Steppe. There are natural borders formed by the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
Europe Regions
The different regions of Europe have been both defined and evolving for millennia.
- Western Uplands:
- North European Plain:
- Central Uplands:
- Alpine Mountains (The Alps:
- Apennine Peninsula (Italian Peninsula:
- Balkan Peninsula:
- Fennoscandian Peninsula:
- Iberian Peninsula:
- Jutland Peninsula:
- Scandinavian Peninsula:
- Baltic Rim region:
- British Isles:
- Carpathian states:
- Caucasus:
- Channel Islands:
- Nordic countries:
- Alpine countries:
- Balkans:
- Macaronesia:
- Mediterranean countries:
- Adriatic region:
- Pannonian countries:
- Black Sea region:
- Caspian Sea region: