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HowStuffWorks Geography & Maps Guide  Tags: geography maps world_features africa asia europe artic anartica australia oceania oceans south_america north_america united_states usa canada mexico middle_east  

Geography is the study of the Earth's contours and regions, including man-made divisions. Find interactive maps, articles and video about all of the major continents, the world's oceans and other physical features.
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Northern Europe

The geography of Northern Europe is incredibly diverse, including mountainous landscapes, rolling hills and highlands, forested countryside and even the Mediterranean coast.

 

Southern Europe

Southern Europe is comprised of 20 countries including France and Austria, as well as many other smaller countries located primarily on Iberian, Italian and Balkan peninsulas.

 

Other Physical Features

There are a number of intriguing physical features of Europe, such as the Strait of Gibraltar. Explore the some of these features in this section.

 
 

Map of Europe

Take a closer look at Europe with this interactive map.  Or discover other detailed maps of Europe and its countries.


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Landmarks

Some of the most recognizable landmarks in the world are situated in Europe. Learn about the Eiffel Tower, Stonehenge and the many other famous landmarks.

  • Big Ben  
      
    Big Ben is a historic bell in London in the Clock Tower of the House of Commons.
  • Chartres Cathedral  
      
    The Chartres Cathedral is one of Europe's Gothic masterpieces in the city of Chartres, France.
  • Eiffel Tower  
      
    The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron skeleton structure on the Champs de Mars in Paris, France.
  • Escorial  
      
    The Escorial is a monastery and historic royal palace in Madrid province, Spain.
  • Kew Gardens  
      
    The Kew Gardens is the popular name for the Royal Botanic Gardens, situated on the Thames River in London.
  • London Bridge  
      
    London Bridge, the name given to several bridges across the Thames, connecting the City of London with the borough of Southwark.
  • St. Peter's Basilica  
      
    St. Peter's is in Vatican City and was given the honor of the term "basilica" by the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Stonehenge  
      
    Stonehenge is a prehistoric ruin in southern England, near Salisbury.
  • The Parthenon  
      
    The Parthenon was a temple of ancient Greece that stood on the Acropolis of Athens.
  • The Tower of London  
      
    Tower of London is a 900-year-old fortress in London, England that is now used as a museum.
  • Westminster Abbey  
      
    Westminster Abbey is the most famous church in Great Britain.
  • Windsor Castle  
      
    Windsor Castle is a residence of the British sovereigns for nearly 900 years.
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Islands

The islands of Europe are as diverse geographically as the countries that claim them. From the Greek isles to the British Isles, learn about the geography of Europe's major island groups.

  • Capri  
      
    Capri is an Italian island in the Bay of Naples.
  • Crete  
      
    Crete is a Greek island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
  • Isle of Man  
      
    The Isle of Man is near the middle of the Irish Sea, about equally distant from England, Scotland, and Ireland.
  • Patmos  
      
    Pátmos is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea.
  • Sardinia  
      
    Sardinia is a political division of Italy and the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Sicily  
      
    Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and is politically part of Italy.
  • The Channel Islands  
      
    The Channel Islands are British dependencies in the English Channel.
  • Madeira Islands  
      
    The Madeira Islands are a group of volcanic islands in the eastern North Atlantic Ocean.
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Lakes

Some of the largest lakes in the world are in Europe. Did you know that Loch Ness is the deepest lake in the world? Learn about the major lakes in Europe here.

 

Mountains & Volcanoes

The mountains and volcanoes in Europe have shaped civilizations for thousands of years. Explore the Swiss Alps, the Matterhorn and Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that devoured Pompeii.

 

Rivers

Explore the major rivers of Europe, including the Rhine River, the Seine River, and the Thames River, perhaps the most famous river in all of Europe.

 
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