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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.
A peninsula [1] [2] is a landform that extends from a mainland and is surrounded by water on most sides. [3] [4] Peninsulas exist on each continent. [2] [5] The largest peninsula in the world is the Arabian Peninsula. [6] [7]
This list of straits is an appendix to the article strait. For "Strait of.." For "Strait of.." or for "The.. " see the first letter of the word which follows the article.
Gully – Landform created by running water and/or mass movement eroding sharply into soil; Hill – Landform that extends above the surrounding terrain; Hillock, also known as Knoll – Small hill; Mesa – Elevated area of land with a flat top and sides, usually much wider than buttes; Mountain pass – Route through a mountain range or over ...
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Movements of the Earth's crust can uplift land, forming capes. For example, the Cape of Good Hope was formed by tectonic forces. Volcanic eruptions can create capes by depositing lava that solidifies into new landforms. Cape Verde, (also known as Cabo Verde) is an example of a volcanic cape. [4]
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