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High-definition map of Europe in China: introduction of major European countries.

In 2022, the high-definition Chinese version of the map of Europe has appeared. As the most complex continent in the world, Europe has the smallest area, but there are many countries, so many friends who like to travel are looking forward to getting high-definition maps of Europe. Europe has a long history and a unique geographical position. It faces the vast Arctic Ocean in the north, the vast Atlantic Ocean in the west, the Mediterranean Sea in the south, the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea in the southwest, and then the famous Alps. The south is far from the African continent and the west is connected with the Asian continent. This is indeed a blessing.

European map Chinese HD version

Brief introduction of continental Europe

Europe is located in the west of Asia and is a part of the Eurasian continent. Its north, west and south are bordered by the Arctic Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea respectively, and its east and southeast are adjacent to Asia, just like a Eurasian peninsula protruding westward. Most European countries belong to developed countries. Europe is the sixth continent in the world, with an average population density of 75 people per square kilometer. It is the third most populous continent in the world, second only to Asia and Africa. Europe is one of the most livable continents, with the highest living standard and the highest environmental and human development index.

Europe borders the Urals and ural river in the east, the Caspian Sea, Caucasus Mountain and Black Sea in the southeast, North America in the west, the Arctic Ocean in the north and Africa in the south by the Mediterranean Sea (the dividing line is the Strait of Gibraltar).

The northernmost part of Europe is Noqin in Norway, the southernmost part is Marocchi in Spain and the westernmost part is Rocca in Portugal. Europe is the second smallest continent in the world, only bigger than Oceania. It is called Eurasia with Asia and Eurasia with Asia and Africa.

Introduction of major European countries

There are 44 countries and regions in Europe, which are geographically divided into five regions: southern Europe, western Europe, central Europe, northern Europe and eastern Europe.

The map of Europe, as shown below, shows the straight-line distance between major tourist cities.

Southern Europe:

Tour the Balkans, Apennines, Iberian Peninsula and the nearby islands south of the Alps in Europe, including: Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Vatican, San Marino, Malta, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania and Andorra. Area 1.66 million square kilometers.

The main minerals are petroleum, natural asphalt, coal, chromium, mercury, lead, zinc and copper. It is the origin of cultivated plants in southern Europe such as olives, grapes, fennel and Quercus variabilis. Crops are mainly wheat, corn and tobacco. Rich in citrus, grapes, olives, lemons and cork. The sheep industry is developed, and Spain is the origin of the world-famous fine-wool sheep-Merino sheep.

Western Europe:

In a narrow sense, Western Europe refers to the Atlantic region of Western Europe and its nearby islands, including Britain, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Monaco, covering an area of more than 930,000 square kilometers.

The main minerals are coal, iron, oil, natural gas and potassium salt. Crops are mainly wheat, barley, oats, potatoes and beets. Grapes and apples abound. Fisheries and animal husbandry are developed. Belgian and French-made Ahlden horses, British-made Berkshire, Yorkshire, Yorkshire, Dorset, thoroughbred and Dutch cattle are world-famous.

Central Europe:

Central Europe, south of the Baltic Sea and north of the Alps, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Liechtenstein. The area of Central Europe exceeds 1, 0 1, 000 square kilometers. The south is occupied by the high Alps and its branch Carpathian Mountains, where there are many subsidence basins. The northern part is plain, influenced by Quaternary glaciation, with glacial landforms and lakes.

The main minerals are lignite, hard coal, potassium salt, lead, zinc, copper, uranium, magnesite, bauxite and sulfur. Crops are mainly wheat, barley, rye, potatoes and beets, and temperate fruits are also produced. Animal husbandry is relatively developed, and Switzerland's excellent livestock breeds, such as Simmental sheep, Saneng goat and Tugenbao goat, are world-famous.

Northern Europe:

Jutland and Scandinavia in Northern Europe, including Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Faroe Islands (Denmark), cover an area of over 654.38+03.2 thousand square kilometers. There are many plateaus, hills and lakes in the territory. During the Quaternary Ice Age, it was all covered by glaciers, so there were many glacial landforms and fjord coasts. Scandinavia covers an area of about 800,000 square kilometers, the Norwegian coast is steep and tortuous, and there are many islands and fjords. Scandinavian mountains run through the peninsula, about 1500 km long and 400-600 km wide. The west slope is steep and the east slope is gentle. This is an ancient mountain, and some areas are covered with glaciers. GeParkJungSu Peak in Norway is 2470 meters above sea level, which is the highest point on the peninsula. Iceland has many volcanoes and hot springs.

The main minerals are iron, lead, zinc and copper. Forests are widely distributed. Crops are mainly wheat, rye, oats, potatoes and beets. Animal husbandry is relatively developed. The west coast is rich in fish and is one of the four major fishing grounds in the world. The catch accounts for about 9% of the total global catch.

Eastern Europe:

Eastern Europe refers to the eastern part of Europe. Geographically, it refers to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova and the European part of Russia. The eastern European plain with an average elevation of 170 meters is the main body, with the Ural Mountains on the eastern edge, hills and glaciers on the plain, numerous lakes in the north and vast grasslands and desert areas in the southeast. The northern coastal area has a cold tundra climate, the southern part has a transition to a temperate grassland climate, and the southeastern part has a temperate desert climate. The Volga River, the largest river in Europe, flows into the Caspian Sea in the southeast.

The main minerals are oil, coal, iron, manganese and phosphate. Rich in wheat, potatoes, beets and sunflowers. Animal husbandry is relatively developed, and the Soviet Union's heavy horse, orlov's pony race and Deng Xibo horse are all excellent horse breeds.

The climate in Europe

Most parts of Europe have temperate maritime climate, but there are also Mediterranean climate, temperate continental climate, polar climate and plateau mountain climate. Among them, temperate maritime climate is the most typical.

The highest temperature in summer is in the Mediterranean. The average temperature in Athens in July is 27, Granada in Spain is 25, and Turin in Italy is 23.5. In summer, the average temperature gradually decreases to the north and coastal areas. The average temperature in Tronso and Waldo in Norway in July is about 1 1 and 9. In winter, the temperature gradually decreases from southwest to northeast of Europe; So the average temperature in Lisbon in January is 10.5, while the average temperature in Algana in the Soviet Union in the same month is-14.5. The average temperature along the Atlantic coast is quite high in winter. For example, the Norwegian Arctic coast is not colder than new york in winter. Rainfall is mostly concentrated in the Atlantic and Mediterranean coastal areas, and there is also a lot of rainfall in the islands on the northwest coast, such as the British Isles. The rainfall in the northwest coast is more than 2000 mm, and the rainfall in the Black Sea gradually decreases to the southeast.

European travel recommendation

Generally, it is a transit tour of one or more countries.

One country: Britain, Greece, France, etc.

Multinational: generally three, four, five or eight countries.

Tripartite countries: France, Switzerland and Italy.

Visit to four countries: Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland 12 days.

Five-country tour routes: France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Germany, five countries and fifteen days.

Tour routes of eight countries: Germany, France, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, Italy, Austria, Switzerland 15 days.

There are also tours in northern Europe, eastern Europe and southern Europe.

Nordic tour routes: Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland.

Eastern European tourist routes: Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia.

Tourist routes in southern Europe: Spain, Portugal and Greece.