Physical map of Europe with countries. Map of Europe in Russian

Europe is part of the continent of Eurasia. This part of the world is home to 10% of the world's population. Europe owes its name to the heroine of ancient Greek mythology. Europe is washed by the seas of the Atlantic and Arctic oceans. Inland seas - Black, Mediterranean, Marmara. The eastern and southeastern border of Europe runs along the Ural Range, the Emba River and the Caspian Sea.

In Ancient Greece, they believed that Europe was a separate continent that separated the Black and Aegean Seas from Asia, and the Mediterranean Sea from Africa. Later it was found that Europe is only part of a huge continent. The area of the islands that make up the continent is 730 thousand square kilometers. 1/4 of the territory of Europe falls on the peninsulas - Apennine, Balkan, Kola, Scandinavian and others.

The highest point in Europe is the peak of Mount Elbrus, which is 5642 meters above sea level. A map of Europe with cities shows that the largest lakes in the region are Geneva, Chudskoye, Onega, Ladoga and Balaton.

All European countries are divided into 4 regions - Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern. Europe consists of 65 countries. 50 countries are independent states, 9 are dependent and 6 are unrecognized republics. Fourteen countries are islands, 19 are inland, and 32 countries have access to oceans and seas. The map of Europe in Russian shows the borders of all European states. The three states have their territories in both Europe and Asia. These are Russia, Kazakhstan and Türkiye. Spain, Portugal and France have part of their territory in Africa. Denmark and France have their territories in America.

The European Union includes 27 countries, and the NATO bloc includes 25. There are 47 states in the Council of Europe. The smallest state in Europe is the Vatican, and the largest is Russia.

The collapse of the Roman Empire marked the beginning of the division of Europe into Eastern and Western. Eastern Europe is the largest region of the continent. In Slavic countries the Orthodox religion predominates, in the rest - Catholicism. Cyrillic and Latin scripts are used. Western Europe unites Latin-speaking states. This part of the continent is the most economically developed part in the world. The Scandinavian and Baltic states unite to form Northern Europe. South Slavic, Greek and Romance-speaking countries form Southern Europe.

Europe is washed by the Atlantic and Arctic oceans and their seas.

The area of the islands is about 730 thousand km². The peninsulas account for about 1/4 of the territory of Europe (Kola, Scandinavian, Iberian, Apennine, Balkan, etc.).

The average height is about 300 m, the maximum (if you draw the border of Europe along the Kuma-Manych depression) - 4808 m, Mont Blanc, or (if you draw the border of Europe along the Caucasus ridge) - 5642 m, Elbrus, the minimum is currently approx. . −27 meters (Caspian Sea) and changes with fluctuations in the level of this sea.

Plains predominate (large - East European, Central European, Middle and Lower Danube, Paris Basin), mountains occupy about 17% of the territory (the main ones are the Alps, Caucasus, Carpathians, Crimean, Pyrenees, Apennines, Ural, Scandinavian mountains, mountains of the Balkan Peninsula) . There are active volcanoes in Iceland and the Mediterranean.

In most of the territory the climate is temperate (in the west - oceanic, in the east - continental, with snowy and frosty winters), on the northern islands - subarctic and arctic, in Southern Europe - Mediterranean, in the Caspian lowland - semi-desert. There is glaciation on the Arctic islands, Iceland, the Scandinavian mountains, and the Alps (area over 116 thousand km²).

Main rivers: Volga, Danube, Ural, Dnieper, Western Dvina, Don, Pechora, Kama, Oka, Belaya, Dniester, Rhine, Elbe, Vistula, Tagus, Loire, Oder, Neman, Ebro.

Large lakes: Ladoga, Onega, Chudskoye, Venern, Balaton, Geneva.

On the Arctic islands and along the coast of the Arctic Ocean - Arctic deserts and tundras, to the south - forest-tundras, taiga, mixed and broad-leaved forests, forest-steppes, steppes, subtropical Mediterranean forests and shrubs; in the southeast there are semi-deserts.

The largest sandy desert in Europe, Ryn-Sands (40,000 km²), is located in the interfluve of the Volga and the Urals (on the territory of Kazakhstan and Russia); in Western Europe, the Tabernas massif in Spain, as well as the Nogai steppe in Russia in borderlands of Kalmykia, Dagestan and Chechnya. In addition, there has been desertification of vast areas in Kalmykia, Russia, as a result of human activities such as industrial water extraction from natural sources and unsustainable land use. In the zone of dry steppes in eastern Europe, there are a number of sandy massifs in Russia on the lower Don (Archedinsky-Don sands, Tsimlyansk sands, etc.), as well as in Ukraine (Aleshkovsky sands).

Andreas Kaplan believes that Europe is the region with the greatest cultural diversity in a relatively small geographical area.

There is probably no place in the world more rich and rich in history than Europe. Each region of the continent is interesting for the traveler in its own way. A map of Europe, which you will find in our article, reveals to us not only the borders of states and the location of cities, it tells us a story spanning several thousand years. In the names of cities, rivers, mountains and other objects, various interesting facts and events that we all read or heard about in school pop up every now and then.

There are several maps of Europe on my website. To download any of them, click on it with the left mouse button, it will enlarge, then right-click on the map, then save as before, it’s already on your computer. You can print it out or just admire it.

Below you will find a map of Europe in JPG format, as well as a map of Europe from a satellite.

Europe is divided into different regions, you can see a map of the regions below. Also under the map I will provide a list of links to articles on my website dedicated to these very regions of Europe. Everything for the tourist! These articles will contain lists of countries included in these regions, there will be maps, attractions and other goodies for tourists! In general, we travel around Europe together!

If the tourist value for you is pristine nature and pure ecology - then you definitely need to go to Scandinavia - drive an SUV across this peninsula, through the territories of Sweden and Norway, take a ferry across the Gulf of Bothnia to the country of 1000 lakes - Finland and end your car rally after another ferry crossing on the outskirts of Copenhagen. Or you can buy a cruise on the Viking Line around Iceland and, at least for a week, compare yourself with the ancient Normans who crossed the Atlantic on wooden boats and cogs.

For lovers of old architecture and winding streets paved with centuries-old paving stones, the old Hanseatic cities of Rostock, Gdansk, Riga, Tallinn and Bremen will be of interest. In the cities of southern Germany and the northern cantons of Switzerland, almost every house in the historical center is an architectural monument. Be sure to visit Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Basel and Zurich.
Mark Paris, London and Rome on your tourist map if you want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of those places where the history of not only individual countries, but the whole world was made at different times. Come to Western Europe, its spirit captures you and doesn’t let you go for the rest of your life.

For tourists, Europe is home to countless beautiful countries, cities, attractions and amazing places. The modern political map includes 50 independent European states, home to about 830 million people (an eighth of the world's population). That is why Europe is so rich in various historical monuments, sculptures, architectural masterpieces, and also allows you to get acquainted with different cultures and unique traditions.

Europe for everyone

Depending on the preferences here, each vacationer can choose a suitable vacation to suit his taste. Beach lovers can visit resorts in Bulgaria, Italy or France. Those who like to combine relaxation with gaining new knowledge can visit the UK, France or Germany. Many interesting excursions await them here. Those who love adventure, an active and vibrant lifestyle will be able to appreciate life in a non-stop rhythm in Ibiza, the Cote d'Azur and Monte Carlo.

Despite all the diversity, tourists find in Europe a lot of things that are familiar to the heart. The climate is pleasing because it is very similar to the climate of my native country. This is why tourists adapt extremely easily to any European city, and vacations are great for family time. You can come here with small children and not worry about their well-being.

The most interesting cities in Europe

If you intend to vacation in Europe, you have a difficult task: deciding on a route. It’s clear that hardly anyone can see the whole of Europe, but every traveler can visit the most interesting cities.

Prague is one of the most beloved cities in Europe by tourists. Music competitions and festivals are held here every year, which is why Prague is called the cultural center of Europe.

In the architecture of the city one can trace a mixture of Baroque, Gothic and Romanticism.

There are 18 beautiful bridges in Prague, some of them are made of stone. Fans of the Gothic style should definitely visit St. Vitus Cathedral. And, of course, in no case should we leave aside and not mention the many beautiful fountains and the incredible beauty of the historical areas!

No matter how much you travel around Europe, rest assured: there will always be something here that we haven’t seen yet. Check it out from your own experience - the diverse countries and different cities are so interesting that you will never get bored with European tours!

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The highest point in Europe is the peak of Mount Elbrus, which is 5642 meters above sea level. A map of Europe with countries in Russian shows that the largest lakes in the region are Geneva, Chudskoye, Onega, Ladoga and Balaton.

All European countries are divided into 4 regions - Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern. Europe consists of 65 countries. 50 countries are independent states, 9 are dependent and 6 are unrecognized republics. Fourteen countries are islands, 19 are inland, and 32 countries have access to oceans and seas. The map of Europe with countries and capitals shows the borders of all European states. The three states have their territories in both Europe and Asia. These are Russia, Kazakhstan and Türkiye. Spain, Portugal and France have part of their territory in Africa. Denmark and France have their territories in America.

The European Union includes 27 countries, and the NATO bloc includes 25. There are 47 states in the Council of Europe. The smallest state in Europe is the Vatican, and the largest is Russia.

Here is a map of countries in Russian and a table with sovereign states, as well as dependent territories. They include completely independent states and territories dependent on various European countries. In total, in the European part of the world there are 50 sovereign states and 9 dependent territories.

According to the generally accepted geographical definition, the border between and Europe runs along the Ural Mountains, the Ural River and the Caspian Sea in the east, the Greater Caucasus mountain system and the Black Sea with its outlets, the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles in the south. Based on this division, the transcontinental states of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkey have territories in both Europe and Asia.

The island of Cyprus in Western Asia is close to Anatolia (or Asia Minor) and lies on the Anatolian Plate, but is often considered part of Europe and is a current member of the European Union (EU). Armenia is also entirely in Western Asia, but is a member of some European organizations.

Although providing a clearer separation between and Europe, some traditionally European islands, such as Malta, Sicily, Pantelleria and the Pelagian Islands, are located on the African Continental Plate. The island of Iceland is part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which crosses the Eurasian and North American plates.

Greenland has socio-political ties to Europe and is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, but is geographically closer to. Sometimes Israel is also seen as part of the geopolitical processes of Europe.

Other territories are part of European countries but are geographically located on other continents, such as the French overseas departments, the Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla on the African coast, and the Dutch Caribbean territories of Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius.

There are 50 internationally recognized sovereign states with territory located within the general definition of Europe and/or members in international European organizations, of which 44 have their capitals within Europe. All but the Vatican are members of the United Nations (UN), and all but Belarus, Kazakhstan and the Vatican are members of the Council of Europe. 28 of these countries have been members of the EU since 2013, meaning they are highly integrated with each other and partially share their sovereignty with EU institutions.

Political map of Europe with country names in Russian

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Political map of Europe with names of states/Wikipedia

Table of European countries with capitals

Eastern European states
№	Titles	Capital Cities
1	Belarus	Minsk
2	Bulgaria	Sofia
3	Hungary	Budapest
4	Moldova	Kishinev
5	Poland	Warsaw
6	Russia	Moscow
7	Romania	Bucharest
8	Slovakia	Bratislava
9	Ukraine	Kyiv
10	Czech	Prague
Western European countries
№	Titles	Capital Cities
1	Austria	Vein
2	Belgium	Brussels
3	Great Britain	London
4	Germany	Berlin
5	Ireland	Dublin
6	Liechtenstein	Vaduz
7	Luxembourg	Luxembourg
8	Monaco	Monaco
9	Netherlands	Amsterdam
10	France	Paris
11	Switzerland	Berne
Nordic states
№	Titles	Capital Cities
1	Denmark	Copenhagen
2	Iceland	Reykjavik
3	Norway	Oslo
4	Latvia	Riga
5	Lithuania	Vilnius
6	Finland	Helsinki
7	Sweden	Stockholm
8	Estonia	Tallinn
Southern European states
№	Titles	Capital Cities
1	Albania	Tirana
2	Andorra	Andorra la Vella
3	Bosnia and Herzegovina	Sarajevo
4	Vatican	Vatican
5	Greece	Athens
6	Spain	Madrid
7	Italy	Rome
8	Macedonia	Skopje
9	Malta	Valletta
10	Portugal	Lisbon
11	San Marino	San Marino
12	Serbia	Belgrade
13	Slovenia	Ljubljana
14	Croatia	Zagreb
15	Montenegro	Podgorica
Asian states that are partly located in Europe
№	Titles	Capital Cities
1	Kazakhstan	Astana
2	Türkiye	Ankara
States that, taking into account the border between Europe and Asia along the Caucasus, are partly located in Europe
№	Titles	Capital Cities
1	Azerbaijan	Baku
2	Georgia	Tbilisi
States that are located in Asia, although from a geopolitical point of view they are closer to Europe
№	Titles	Capital Cities
1	Armenia	Yerevan
2	Republic of Cyprus	Nicosia
Dependent territories
№	Titles	Capital Cities
1	Åland (autonomy within Finland)	Mariehamn
2	Guernsey (a British Crown Dependency that is not part of Great Britain)	St Peter Port
3	Gibraltar (British overseas possessions disputed by Spain)	Gibraltar
4	Jersey (a British Crown Dependency that is not part of Great Britain)	St Helier
5	Isle of Man (British Crown Dependency)	Douglas
6	Faroe Islands (autonomous island region, part of Denmark)	Tórshavn
7	Svalbard (an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean that is part of Norway)	Longyearbyen