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Introduction to Europe
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Europe is the second smallest continent and even
though it is usually considered a continent, it is actually 1/5 of the continent
of Eurasia. There are about 33 countries in Europe. The most northern part of
the European mainland is Norway; the southernmost is Spain. From west to east
the mainland ranges from Portugal, to Russia.
Europe has a long tradition of distinction in literature, painting, sculpture,
architecture, music, and dance. In the late 20th century Paris, Rome, London,
Madrid, and Moscow were predominantly famous as cultural centers.
Europe is physically distinct for its jagged coastlines, peninsulas, islands,
mountains and rivers so they take advantage of natural waterways and highways.
The present road network has been developed through the centuries, with rail
systems expanding quickly in the 19th century and air travel in the 20th. Over
the past 30 years, Europe built most of its present modern airports, a
remarkable web of modern highways and a new high-speed rail system. So, with
travel easily accessible, you can explore all of their wonderfully diverse
attractions from the incredibly magnificent Alps, to the London Bridge, to the
Eiffel Tower, to the gondolas of Venice and the columns of Rome and much, much
more. The possibilities are unlimited. |
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