Europe is made up of many historical areas and countries. All within this continent are various nations with varying cultures and traditions. The boundaries between countries can often be seen in the differences in language, food, and other aspects of the society. The Eurozone is a subdivision of the European Union, which was created to promote economic integration among member states.

The British Isles are generally considered a separate geographical area but could easily be included into Western Europe as part of Eastern Europe. These areas are purely geographic regions which could share similar cultural traits or physical geography depending on geographic conditions. In some cases, an island like Guernsey is included in Jersey. Some examples of islands in the British Isles would be the Shetland Islands, the Isle of Man, and the Scottish Islands. In terms of political formation, Scotland and Ireland are considered to be part of Scotland, while the rest are considered to be within the Irish realm.

Northern European countries tend to be predominantly located on the eastern side of the map with the exception of Denmark, which is to the western side. The countries that make up this portion of eastern europe include Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The countries of these sub-regions tend to have largely stable political systems with clear contrasts between different parties. The political system in the UK is considered to be largely representative of the parlous state of British politics while in Austria and Finland, the parties in charge tend to be far right wing, anti-left, or far left parties.

The countries that make up the northern European section of the continent are Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Finland. The eastern European countries of these sub-regions include Bulgaria, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Greece. The countries of the central europe are Austria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The countries of central europe are very close to each other but differ in their currencies and their political systems.

The largest Catholic Church in the world is in Rome but since Vatican City is an international city, it is technically a region. The Roman Catholics is the largest religion in the country of europe but they also have about 25% of the votes in national elections. The main church organs of this Catholic church are the Spanish Catholic Church and the Austrian Catholic Church. This religion has spread its influence over most of the whole of western Europe and its territory.

Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast is the perfect place for cruising or for visiting historical sites and ruins of former states. In fact the Black Sea was one of the great trade routes in the region of the east. During the Second World War the region was occupied by the Germans and the Russians and during the peace time the region became an important contact point between the western and the east. A number of tourist cruises go on between Sofia and Athens in Greece while ships from Riga in the Baltic Sea dock in Piraeus, Greece and from the Hungarian port of Budapest take off to visit the Greek islands. Apart from the Black Sea, cruises also sail to the Mediterranean coast of Croatia, Spain, the Netherlands, Greece, Italy, and Turkey. There is also a railway line that connects the Black Sea with Skopelag, a resort in the former Czech Republic.

From Western Europe there are a number of good ski resorts in northern europe, which make it an ideal destination for winter sportsmen. There is a wide range of destinations to choose from such as the popular Alpendorf which is nestled in the icy Alpensee Mountains. The other ski resort of the region is Rogla Canyelles where you can have some fun in the warm summer days and explore the local architecture and villages. Another popular destination is the Nordland region of Denmark, which boasts of more than 900 lakes. Here you can visit the splendid Fosen Peninsula and the village of Vestfold, which lies in the Gulf of Bothnia.

The northern part of Europe is home to many countries with a special meaning for one or another group of people. The countries include Sweden, which has been described by writers such as Ingmar Bergman as the land of beautiful women. Its capital, Stockholm, is famous for hosting the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony every year. The countries that make up northern europe have a lot in common including rich traditions and cultures, intriguing histories, and a modern population which continues to flourish and grow in a highly advantageous economic climate.