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Outline Of Europe
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Europe. Geography of Europe * Atlas of Europe Regions of Europe * Central Europe * Eastern Europe * Northern Europe * Southern Europe * Western Europe * United Nations geoscheme for Europe Countries of Europe List of European countries * Coats of arms of Europe * Flags of Europe * List of European countries by GDP PPP * List of European countries by population * European microstates * Monarchies in Europe Cities in Europe List of cities in Europe Villages in Europe List of villages in Europe by country Geographic features of Europe * List of World Heritage Sites in Europe * List of islands of Europe * List of rivers of Europe * Geographical midpoint of Europe History of Europe History of Europe * Events preceding World War II in Europe * Powder keg of Europe History by country History by field * Military history of Europe History by region * History of Ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of European Countries By Population
This list of European countries by population comprises the 51 countries and 6 territories and dependencies in Europe, broadly defined, including Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Turkey, and the countries of the Caucasus. The most populous European country is Russia, with a population of 145 million. Turkey, with a population of 84 million, straddles both Europe and Asia, with most of its population living within its Asian part; though within its territory in Europe, some one-tenth of its population is situated. Excluding Turkey, Germany is the second-most populous country in the continent, with a population of about 84 million. Table The ranking here is determined by the given populations, which are the latest available national figures. This list also includes the partially recognized country, Kosovo. For some countries, these are estimates or somewhat out of date, so that the ranking of countries that are very close in population is approximate. The United Nations estimates are those p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of Central Europe
Central Europe is an area of Europe between Western Europe and Eastern Europe, based on a common historical, social and cultural identity. The Thirty Years' War (1618–1648) between Catholicism and Protestantism significantly shaped the area's history. The concept of "Central Europe" appeared in the 19th century. Central Europe comprised most of the territories of the Holy Roman Empire and those of the two neighboring kingdoms of Poland and Hungary. Hungary and parts of Poland were later part of the Habsburg monarchy, which also significantly shaped the history of Central Europe. Unlike their Western European (Portugal, Spain et al.) and Eastern European (Russia) counterparts, the Central European nations never had any notable colonies (either overseas or adjacent) due to their inland location and other factors. It has often been argued that one of the contributing causes of both World War I and World War II was Germany's lack of original overseas colonies. After World War ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military History Of Europe
The military history of Europe refers to the history of warfare on the European continent. From the beginning of the modern era to the second half of the 20th century, European militaries possessed a significant technological advantage, allowing its states to pursue policies of expansionism and colonization until the Cold War period. European militaries in between the fifteenth century and the modern period were able to conquer or subjugate almost every other nation in the world. Since the end of the Cold War, the European security environment has been characterized by structural dominance of the United States through its NATO commitments to the defense of Europe, as European states have sought to reap the 'peace dividend' occasioned by the end of the Cold War and reduce defense expenditures. European militaries now mostly undertake power projection missions outside the European continent. Recent military conflicts involving European nations include the 2001 War in Afghanistan, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Powder Keg Of Europe
The powder keg of Europe or Balkan powder keg was the Balkans in the early part of the 20th century preceding World War I. There were many overlapping claims to territories and spheres of influence between the major European powers such as the Russian Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the German Empire and, to a lesser degree, the Ottoman Empire, the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Italy. In addition to the imperialistic ambitions and interests in this region, there was a growth in nationalism with the indigenous peoples of this region leading to the formation of the independent states of Greece, Serbia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Romania and Albania. Background Irredentism in the Balkans and the Great Powers Within these nations, there were movements to create "greater" nations, which is to enlarge the boundaries of the state beyond those areas where the national ethnic group was in the majority (''irredentism''). This led to conflict between the newly independent n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Events Preceding World War II In Europe
The events preceding World War II in Europe are closely tied to the bellicosity of Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, and Imperial Japan, as well as the Great Depression. The peace movement led to appeasement and disarmament. Aftermath of World War I World War II is generally viewed as having its roots in the aftermath of World War I, in which the German Empire under Wilhelm II, with its Central Powers, was defeated, chiefly by the United Kingdom, France, and the United States. The victors blamed Germany entirely for the war and all resulting damages; it was Germany that effectively started the war with an attack on France through Belgium. France had, in 1871, suffered a defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, and demanded compensation for financial devastation during the First World War, which ensured that the various peace treaties, specifically the Treaty of Versailles would impose tough financial war reparations and restrictions on Germany in the aftermath of World War I. The d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of Europe
The history of Europe is traditionally divided into four time periods: prehistoric Europe (prior to about 800 BC), classical antiquity (800 BC to AD 500), the Middle Ages (AD 500 to AD 1500), and the modern era (since AD 1500). The first early European modern humans appear in the fossil record about 48,000 years ago, during the Paleolithic Era. People from this period left behind numerous artifacts, including works of art, burial sites, and tools, allowing some reconstruction of their society. During the Indo-European migrations, Europe saw migrations from the east and southeast. Settled agriculture marked the Neolithic Era, which spread slowly across Europe from southeast to the north and west. The later Neolithic period saw the introduction of early metallurgy and the use of copper-based tools and weapons, and the building of megalithic structures, as exemplified by Stonehenge. The period known as classical antiquity began with the emergence of the city-states of ancient Gree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geographical Midpoint Of Europe
The location of the geographical centre of Europe depends on the definition of the borders of Europe, mainly whether remote islands are included to define the extreme points of Europe, and on the method of calculating the final result. Thus, several places claim to host this hypothetical centre. Current claimants Locations currently vying for the distinction of being the centre of Europe include: * the village of Kremnické Bane or the neighbouring village Krahule, near Kremnica, in central Slovakia * the small town of Rakhiv, or the village of Dilove near Rakhiv, in western Ukraine * the village of Girija, near Vilnius, in Lithuania * a point on the island of Saaremaa in Estonia * a point near Polotsk, or in Vitebsk, or near Babruysk, or near lake Sho in Belarus * a point near the town of Tállya, in north-eastern Hungary Extreme points of Europe History of claims Poland The first official declaration of the Centre of Europe was made in 1775 by the Polish royal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Rivers Of Europe
This article lists the principal rivers of Europe with their main tributaries. Scope The border of Europe and Asia is here defined as from the Kara Sea, along the Ural Mountains and Ural River to the Caspian Sea. While the crest of the Caucasus Mountains is the geographical border with Asia in the south, Georgia, and to a lesser extent Armenia and Azerbaijan, are politically and culturally often associated with Europe; rivers in these countries are therefore included. The list is at the outset limited to those rivers that are at least 250 km long from the most distant source, have a drainage basin (catchment area, watershed) of at least , or have a mean discharge (volume, flow) of at least . Also included are a number of rivers (currently 47) that do not meet these criteria, but are very well known and/or nearly make the mark. Examples of these are the Arno, Ruhr, Saar, and Clyde. See the lists of rivers for individual countries linked to at the bottom of the page for sm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Islands Of Europe
This is a list of the larger offshore islands of Europe. In the Atlantic Ocean * Major islands and the island groups of the British Isles ( Anglo-Celtic Isles) **Great Britain **Ireland :;England: :*Isle of Wight :*Isle of Sheppey :*Hayling Island :*Foulness Island :*Portsea Island :*Canvey Island :*Mersea Island :*Walney Island :*Wallasea Island :*Lundy :*Isles of Scilly :;Scotland: : ::Main archipelagoes :*Shetland :*Orkney :*Outer Hebrides :*Inner Hebrides :*Islands of the Clyde :*Islands of the Forth :* Outlying islands ::Largest islands :*Lewis and Harris :*Skye :*Mainland, Shetland :*Mull :*Islay :*Mainland, Orkney :* Arran :* Jura :*South Uist :*North Uist :;Wales: :*Anglesey :*Holy Island :;Ireland: :*Achill Island :*Aran Islands :*Rathlin Island :;Isle of Man :* Isle of Man :* Calf of Man *Channel Islands :*Jersey :*Guernsey :*Alderney :*Sark *Major Danish islands: :* Samsø :* Sejerø *Major Swedish islands: :*Orust :*Hisingen :*Tjörn *Other major Atlanti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of World Heritage Sites In Europe
This is a list of the lists of World Heritage Sites. A World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as having special cultural or physical significance. General lists * Former UNESCO World Heritage Sites * List of World Heritage in Danger * List of World Heritage Sites by year of inscription * World Heritage Sites by country * Lists by continent Africa * List of World Heritage Sites in Africa ** List of World Heritage Sites in the Arab States **List of World Heritage Sites in Egypt ** List of World Heritage Sites in Ethiopia **List of World Heritage Sites in Kenya **List of World Heritage Sites in Madagascar **List of World Heritage Sites in Mauritania **List of World Heritage Sites in Morocco **List of World Heritage Sites in South Africa **List of World Heritage Sites in Tanzania **List of World Heritage Sites in Tunisia **List of World Heritage Sites in Zambia ** List of World Heritage Sites i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Villages In Europe By Country ...
This is a list of villages in Europe by country: *List of villages in Bulgaria * List of villages in Northern Ireland *Lists of villages in Norway *List of populated places in Serbia See also *List of cities in Europe *Europe {{DEFAULTSORT:Villages In Europe, List Of Europe * Villages A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town (although the word is often used to describe both hamlets and smaller towns), with a population typically ranging from a few hundred to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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