1. Welcome to Europe! Continent of varying landscapes, abundant natural resources, and fascinating history!

2. Danube River Second longest river in Europe Important shipping route across the continent Flows from Germany to the Black Sea Flows through or forms the border of ten countries

3. Rhine River Originates in the Swiss Alps and flows to the North Sea Originates in the Swiss Alps and flows to the North Sea Europeans depend on the Rhine to ship goods throughout the continent Europeans depend on the Rhine to ship goods throughout the continent Has had a major influence on the history and economy of Europe Has had a major influence on the history and economy of Europe

4. English Channel Narrow sea between Great Britain and France 1994 – underground rail tunnel called the “chunnel” was opened for transportation under the channel

5. Mediterranean Sea World’s largest inland sea World’s largest inland sea Located between Europe, Africa, and Asia Located between Europe, Africa, and Asia Region around it has a dry, warm climate Region around it has a dry, warm climate

6. European Plain Vast, flat area Stretches from France’s Atlantic coast to the Ural Mountains Has rich farmland and some of the largest cities in Europe such as Paris, Berlin, and Moscow

7. The Alps Located in south-central Europe Stretch from eastern France and northern Italy through Switzerland and Austria Snowmelt from the Alps pours into many of Europe’s rivers

8. Pyrenees Mountains Range extends along the border between France and Spain Most of Pyrenees are in Spain

9. Ural Mountains Located in western Russia Form the boundary between Europe and Asia

10. Iberian Peninsula Located in southwest Europe Contains Spain and Portugal Separated from the rest of Europe by the Pyrenees Mountains

11. Scandinavian Peninsula Located in northern Europe Occupied by Norway and Sweden Bordered on the north by the Barents Sea, a section of the Arctic Ocean