This map, distinguished by its precision and vibrant palette, offers a microscopic insight into Europe's every nook and cranny. Every aspect of Europe awaits discovery, from the sun-drenched villas of Tuscanyto the snow-laden streets of St. Petersburg, from the bustling bazaars of Istanbulto the serene fjords of Norway. Map of Europe: Montenegro applied for EU membership in December 2008. The candidate status was granted on 17 December 2010. The continent as shown in the map of Europe, despite being relatively small, it is the third most populated continent, after Africa and Asia.

Even though Iceland is already heavily integrated into the EU market, the island nation applied to join the EU in 2009. In 2013 Iceland's government paused negotiations with the European Union due to disagreements in matters of fishing fees and tax cuts. The Ukrainian territory of Crimea, regarded as the common legacy of Russia, was forcibly annexed by the Russian Federation on March 18, 2014. The northernmost point of mainland Europe is on the northern tip of the Cape Nordkinn peninsula in Norway. The southernmost point is Punta de Tarifa on the Atlantic end of the Straits of Gibraltar in Spain, and its westernmost point is at cape Cabo da Roca in Portugal. Serbia officially applied for European Union membership in 2009; the European Commission recommended to make it an official candidate in October 2011. The Eiffel Tower - One of the tallest structures of the 20th century, is the well-known symbol of France shown on the map of Europe known all over the world.

Over the years, the boundary of Asia and Europe has changed significantly as shown on the Europe Map. Political Map of Europe Physical Map of Europe Europe Lat Long Map Cities in Europe Blank Map of Europe Europe Time Zone Map Map of European Union Countries Map of Europe during WW2 Eastern Europe Map Western Europe Map Northern Europe Map Southern Europe Map Paris Metro, Madrid Metro, and Moscow Metro, are some of the best metro systems in Europe also known for its architecture all over the world. The map offers a comprehensive view from the modern architecture in Rotterdamto the medieval castles of Transylvaniain Romania, from the bustling markets of Madridto the Northern Lights in Iceland. Europe's mesmerizing terrains, be it the beaches of Portugal, the vineyards of France, or the dense forests of Finland, come alive in vivid detail. Europe Geography Facts:

Map details: Our politically coloured wall map of Europe features countries marked in different colours, with international boundaries shown. All major towns and cities of Europe are featured within our map, and the countries capital cities are clearly marked. The map contains hill and sea shading adding to the vibrant overall effect. The wall map also contains a section showing the different flags of countries in Europe.Albania applied for European Union membership in 2009; it received the candidate status in June 2014. The Channel Tunnel, or ‘Chunnel,’ that connects the UK with France, and the entire European rail system, was called one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Europe is dotted with archipelagoes and islands also shown in the map of Europe. This includes the British Isles, Svalbard, Faroe Islands, Novaya Zemlya, Iceland, Franz Josef Land, Sicily, Cyprus, and Crete among others. Kosovo, the former autonomous province of Serbia, unilaterally declared independence in February 2008.

The TGV in France, and the LAV in Spain, are world-class high-speed rail networks in Europe known throughout the world. Germany and France shown in the map of Europe continue to drive the European economy. The United Kingdom has opted to exit the European Union, but will continue to remain an active participant of the European economy. Russia's economy is mainly driven by oil refining and defense manufacturing. Switzerland continues to be the focal country for banking and investment, followed by the UK, Germany, and France. With Brexit looming, London’s status as a financial hub is now being challenged by Frankfurt and Paris. In the manufacturing sector, Germany, France, Italy, and Sweden lead the way in their respective areas of dominance. France, UK, Germany, and Russia remain dependent on a growing defense industry. Large Wall Map of Europe:If you are interested in the geography of Europe, our large laminated map of Europe might be just what you need. It is a large political map of Europe that also shows many of the continent's physical features in color or shaded relief. Major lakes, rivers, cities, roads, country boundaries, coastlines and surrounding islands are all shown on the map. The two World Wars caused severe damage to Europe, both financially and demographically. Have a look at our maps to see how Europe looked during World War I And World War II. Notre Dame Cathedral -It is one of the best known specimens of French Gothic architecture in Europe.Europe is connected by land to Asia on its east, while oceans and seas lie to its southeast, southwest, west, and north as shown in the map of Europe. The continent features a 24,000 mile-long coastline. Europe features some of the oldest mountains on the planet. The Alps were formed when the continent of Africa moved north and collided with Europe. Europe and Asia, are together referred as 'Eurasia.' Europe Natural Hazards: Europe has a wide range of natural hazards. Please consult the hazards list for specific countries. The Mediterranean Sea is known to have dried numerous times in the past. The phenomenon is referred as 'Messinian Salinity Crisis.'