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Europe is sometimes considered to be a large peninsula extending off Eurasia. [8] As such, it is one of the largest peninsulas in the world and the only one to have the status as a full continent, largely as a matter of convention rather than science.
Pages in category "Peninsulas of Europe" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Balkans; C.
Category: Peninsulas of Europe by country. ... Peninsulas of the Republic of Ireland (7 C, 2 P) Peninsulas of Italy (2 C, 11 P) K. Peninsulas of Kazakhstan (2 P) M.
In terms of shape, Europe is a collection of connected peninsulas and nearby islands. The two largest peninsulas are Europe itself and Scandinavia to the north, divided from each other by the Baltic Sea. Three smaller peninsulas—Iberia, Italy, and the Balkans—emerge from the southern margin of the
A peninsula [1] [2] is a landform that extends from a mainland and is surrounded by water on most sides. [3] ... Scandinavian Peninsula: Europe Northern Europe ...
The Iberian Peninsula (IPA: / aɪ ˈ b ɪər i ə n / eye-BEER-ee-ən), [a] also known as Iberia, [b] is a peninsula in south-western Europe.Mostly separated from the rest of the European landmass by the Pyrenees, it includes the territories of Peninsular Spain [c] and Continental Portugal, comprising most of the region, as well as the tiny adjuncts of Andorra, Gibraltar, and, pursuant to the ...
Apennine Peninsula (Italian Peninsula) Located in the south of Europe, the Apennine Peninsula contains the states of Italy, San Marino, and Vatican City. Balkan Peninsula; The Balkan Peninsula is located in Southeastern Europe and the following countries and territories occupy land within the Balkans either exclusively or partially:
Europe is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east. Europe shares the landmass of Eurasia with Asia, and of Afro-Eurasia with both Africa and Asia.