The New Childrens Encyclopedia

Europe

Unlike many of the other continents,

Europe is not a separate landmass—it is

joined to Asia. Europe’s eastern boundary

is formed by the Ural Mountains and the Caspian Sea.

Russia falls into both Europe and Asia.

EUROPEAN FACTS

■ Covers approximately 7 percent of Earth’s

land area

■ Number of countries More than 50

■ Biggest country Russia (note that part of

Russia also lies in Asia)

■ Smallest country Vatican City

■ Languages More than 50

■ Population of continent Estimated at

731 million

■ Largest European city Moscow

■ Highest point Mount Elbrus in Russia at

18,510 ft (5,642 m) high

■ Longest river the Volga in Russia is

2,292 miles (3,688 km) long

■ Biggest lake Lake Ladoga in Russia

d ALPS Mont Blanc is the

highest peak in the Alps at

15,774 ft (4,808 m).

How many people?

The 731 million Europeans make up about

11 percent of the total world population.

Russia has the largest population, while the most

densely populated country is the Netherlands.

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Population density

People per km² (0.39 miles²)

THE ALPS

Extending through seven countries, the Alps

are the largest mountain system in Europe.

They are a popular vacation destination

in both summer and winter for skiing,

mountaineering, and walking.

RESCUE DOG

Specially trained German

shepherd dogs are used in

the Alps to find missing

people. They can smell a

person buried under snow.

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u ST. BASIL’S CATHEDRAL
This beautiful cathedral, with its
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Red Square in Moscow, Russia.
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