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Geography of Europe |
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Geographically, Europe forms part of the northwest section of the landmass of Eurasia or Africa-Eurasia. Asia forms part of the east of this continuous stretch of landmass and all of these are part of a single continental shelf. The geography of Europe is dotted with rugged mountains and a varied topography. The geography of Europe is also defined by the criss-crossing of a number of big and small rivers. The Ural Mountains in Russia delineates Europe's eastern border. The southeastern border, which Europe shares with Asia, is not clearly demarcated.
The Ural or the Emba River serves as the most definite borders that are used in the absence of well defined ones. The border continues to include other geographical features like the Caspian Sea, the Caucasus Mountains as well as the Kura River, the Black Sea, the Bosporus, the Sea of Marmara and also the Dardanelles, that complete the boundary of Asia. Europe is separated from Africa in the south by the Mediterranean Sea.
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The Atlantic Ocean forms its western boundary. The country of Iceland, also, forms part of the continent of Europe. The geographical center of Europe is still debated on.
Europe's boundary has been variously described because of the difference in socio-political features and culture. Various geologists have included various things within the border of Europe; some have left out a few territories from the continent while others have included them. For example, geologists that belong to Russia as well as the other post-Soviet states usually include the Urals within Europe and include Caucasus within Asia. Some consider Iraq and Iran as constituting the geographical boundary between the continents of Asia and Europe. Cyprus Island is mostly taken to fall within the European continent due to cultural and political reasons.
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