In 2011, the population of Ukraine was estimated to be around 45 million people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on exports such as steel and grain, as well as services such as telecommunications and banking. In terms of foreign relations, Ukraine had strong ties with other European countries, as well as with…
Category: Europe
EASTERN EUROPE
Spacious lowlands, table and hilly lands determine the surface shape of Eastern Europe. Only in the southeast (Carpathian Mountains) and south (Jaila Mountains in Crimea) do mountains that reach greater heights limit the Eastern European lowlands. The inland seas of the Caspian Sea, the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea lie in the south of Eastern Europe, and the Baltic Sea in the north. There is a broad transition zone to Central Europe (Poland). In the east, the Urals and Caspian Seas mark the border with Asia.
Within the Eastern European lowlands, there are two large, north-south oriented plates that nowhere exceed a height of 400 meters. Northern Eastern Europe was glacially formed during the cold ages, and the ice reached its maximum extent on the Lemberg – Kiev – Kazan line. Outside the area of the most recent glaciation, a particularly wide loess belt developed, which today is the basis of extensive agricultural use. The numerous lakes in northern Eastern Europe are also traces of the last glacial period.
The large rivers that flow through the lowlands are just as conspicuous as the human interference in the water network. During the winter, the rivers are often frozen over for several months.
Europe – Political Overview
The map of Europe at the beginning of the 21st century reveals the far-reaching territorial changes that have occurred in Eastern and Southeastern Europe as a result of the collapse of Soviet power. But it also shows some borderlines that are a result of the Second World War. Germany, for example, which started the war to revise the Versailles Treaty, lost around a quarter of its former territory in 1945, while the Soviet Union was able to significantly expand its European territory. Romania had to do without Bessarabia and Bukovina, Czechoslovakia with Carpathian Ukraine and Poland with all of its eastern territories. The western border of Poland shifted to the Oder-Neisse line. For more information about the continent of Europe, please check naturegnosis.com.
Turkey 2011
In 2011, the population of Turkey was estimated to be around 74.8 million people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on exports such as textiles and vehicles, as well as services such as tourism and banking. In terms of foreign relations, Turkey had strong ties with other Middle Eastern countries, as well as…
Switzerland 2011
In 2011, the population of Switzerland was estimated to be around 8 million people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on exports such as machinery, chemicals and pharmaceutical products, as well as services such as banking and insurance. In terms of foreign relations, Switzerland had strong ties with other European countries, as well…
Spain 2011
In 2011, the population of Spain was estimated to be around 46 million people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on exports such as agricultural products and machinery, as well as services such as tourism and finance. In terms of foreign relations, Spain had strong ties with other European countries, as well as…
Slovenia 2011
In 2011, the population of Slovenia was estimated to be around 2 million people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on exports such as machinery and vehicles, as well as services such as banking and tourism. In terms of foreign relations, Slovenia had strong ties with other European countries, as well as with…
Slovakia 2011
In 2011, the population of Slovakia was estimated to be around 5.5 million people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on exports such as machinery and vehicles, as well as services such as banking and tourism. In terms of foreign relations, Slovakia had strong ties with other European countries, as well as with…
Serbia 2011
In 2011, the population of Serbia was estimated to be around 7 million people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on exports such as food, machinery and chemicals, as well as services such as banking and tourism. In terms of foreign relations, Serbia had strong ties with other European countries, as well as…
San Marino 2011
In 2011, the population of San Marino was estimated to be around 32,000 people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on services such as banking and tourism. In terms of foreign relations, San Marino had strong ties with other European countries, as well as with North America. In terms of politics, San Marino…
Russia 2011
In 2011, the population of Russia was estimated to be around 142 million people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on exports such as oil and gas, as well as services such as banking and tourism. In terms of foreign relations, Russia had strong ties with other post-Soviet countries, as well as with…
Romania 2011
In 2011, the population of Romania was estimated to be around 19.4 million people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on exports such as machinery and equipment, textiles and footwear, as well as services such as banking and tourism. In terms of foreign relations, Romania had strong ties with other European countries, as…
Portugal 2011
In 2011, the population of Portugal was estimated to be around 10.7 million people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on exports such as wine, seafood and cork products, as well as services such as banking and tourism. In terms of foreign relations, Portugal had strong ties with other European countries, as well…
Poland 2011
In 2011, the population of Poland was estimated to be around 38.2 million people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on exports such as machinery, furniture and chemicals, as well as services such as banking and tourism. In terms of foreign relations, Poland had strong ties with other European countries, as well as…
Norway 2011
In 2011, the population of Norway was estimated to be around 5 million people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on oil and gas production, as well as services such as banking and shipping. In terms of foreign relations, Norway had strong ties with other European countries, as well as with the US…
Northern Macedonia 2011
In 2011, Northern Macedonia had a population of just over two million people. The main ethnic groups were Macedonians, Albanians, Turks, Roma and Serbs. The economy was largely dependent on agriculture, with the main export products being tobacco, textiles and food processing. Tourism was also an important contributor to the economy. Foreign relations in 2011…
Netherlands 2011
In 2011, the population of the Netherlands was estimated to be around 16 million people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on services such as banking, finance, and tourism. In terms of foreign relations, the Netherlands had strong ties with other European countries, as well as with North America and Asia. In terms…
Montenegro 2011
In 2011, Montenegro had a population of 688,978 people. The economy of Montenegro was mainly based on tourism, services, and manufacturing. Foreign relations with other countries were mainly maintained through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The politics of Montenegro were largely based on a parliamentary system. The President held executive powers as head of state…
Monaco 2011
In 2011, Monaco had a population of 36,371 people. The economy of Monaco was mainly based on tourism and banking activities. The principality also received income from its sale of stamps and coins, as well as from the registration fees for vessels in its harbor. Monaco maintained strong diplomatic relations with other countries, primarily France…
Moldova 2011
In 2011, Moldova had a population of around 3.5 million people, with the majority being of Moldovan descent. The economy was largely based on agriculture and services, while foreign relations were mainly focused on its neighbors in the European Union and other countries in the Eastern European region. Politically, Moldova was a unitary parliamentary republic…
Malta 2011
In 2011, Malta had a population of approximately 416,000 people. The economy was primarily service-based, with tourism and financial services being the main industries. In terms of foreign relations, Malta had strong ties with many countries in Europe as well as the United States and other countries around the world. It was an active member…
Luxembourg 2011
In 2011, Luxembourg had a population of 502,000 people. The economy was highly dependent on financial services, which accounted for more than 35% of the country’s GDP. Foreign relations were generally strong with neighboring countries and the European Union. Politically, Luxembourg had a constitutional monarchy with an elected parliament and executive branch. The government was…
Lithuania 2011
In 2011, Lithuania had a population of 3.2 million people and was one of the three Baltic states. The economy was largely dependent on services, which accounted for more than 70% of the country’s GDP. Foreign relations were generally good with neighboring countries and the European Union. Politically, Lithuania was a parliamentary democracy with an…
Liechtenstein 2011
In 2011, Liechtenstein had a population of 36,972 people, making it one of the smallest countries in Europe. The economy was highly dependent on financial services, which accounted for more than 40% of the country’s GDP. Foreign relations were generally strong with neighboring countries and the European Union. Politically, Liechtenstein had a constitutional monarchy with…
Latvia 2011
In 2011, Latvia had a population estimated at around 2.2 million people. Its economy was largely reliant on its export of timber and other agricultural products as well as remittances from Latvian citizens living abroad. Foreign relations in 2011 were marked by strong ties to the European Union, Russia, and other countries throughout Europe. Politically,…
Kosovo 2011
In 2011, Kosovo had a population estimated at around 1.8 million people. Its economy was largely reliant on exports of metals and minerals as well as remittances from Kosovar citizens living abroad. Foreign relations in 2011 were marked by strong ties to the United States, European Union, Turkey and other countries throughout the Balkans region….
Kaunas Attractions and Tourist
Attractions in Kaunas There are attractions and sights for every taste in Kaunas. The itinerary here gives you some suggestions on what we think are the very best! devil’s Museum The main attraction in Kaunas is probably the Devil Museum. Behind this very special exhibition stands Antanas Žmuidzinavicius (1876-1966) who was known in Lithuania as…
Italy 2011
In 2011, Italy had a population estimated at around 60.6 million people. Its economy was largely reliant on exports of goods and services, as well as manufacturing and tourism. Foreign relations in 2011 were marked by strong ties to the European Union (EU), United States, Canada and other countries throughout the world. Politically, the country…
Ireland 2011
In 2011, Ireland had a population estimated at around 4.5 million people. Its economy was largely reliant on exports of goods and services, as well as agriculture and manufacturing. Foreign relations in 2011 were marked by strong ties to the European Union (EU), United States, Canada and other countries throughout the world. Politically, the country…
Iceland 2011
In 2011, Iceland had a population estimated at around 320,000 people. Its economy was largely reliant on services, fishing and tourism, with some of its main exports including seafood products and aluminum. Foreign relations in 2011 were marked by strong ties to other Nordic countries as well as to the United States, Canada and Europe….
Ibiza Attractions and Tourist
Attractions in Ibiza There are many attractions and sights in Ibiza. The best part is, of course, great scenery, beaches and rustic villages. It is not without reason why photographers from virtually the world, and at least Europe, flock to Ibiza to take the best outdoor pictures! Below you will find a selection of other…
Hungary 2011
In 2011, Hungary had a population estimated at around 10 million people. Its economy was largely reliant on services, industry and exports, with some of its main exports including machinery, vehicles and food products. Foreign relations in 2011 were marked by strong ties to other European countries as well as to the United States, Canada…
Greece 2011
In 2011, Greece had a population estimated at around 11 million people. Its economy was largely reliant on tourism, shipping and exports, with some of its main exports including food, beverages, tobacco and petroleum products. Foreign relations in 2011 were marked by strong ties to other European countries, particularly those in the European Union (EU)….
Germany 2011
In 2011, Germany had a population estimated at around 82 million people. Its economy was largely reliant on manufacturing and exports, with some of its main exports including cars, machinery, chemical goods and electronics. Foreign relations in 2011 were marked by strong ties to other European countries, particularly those in the European Union (EU). Politically,…
France 2011
In 2011, France had a population estimated at around 65.4 million people. Its economy was largely reliant on services, tourism and manufacturing. Foreign relations in 2011 were marked by strong ties to other European countries, particularly those in the European Union (EU). Politically, the country was a unitary semi-presidential republic ruled by President Nicolas Sarkozy…
Finland 2011
In 2011, Finland had a population estimated at around 5.4 million people. Its economy was largely reliant on manufacturing, technology and services. Foreign relations in 2011 were marked by strong ties to other European countries, particularly those in the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) group. Politically, the country was a unitary parliamentary republic ruled by President Tarja…
Faroe Islands 2011
Yearbook 2011 Faroe Islands. In March, the Faroe Islands and Denmark made joint demands on a zone south of the Faroe Islands, where the seabed is believed to hide large reserves of gas and oil. The demands were submitted in New York to the UN agency CLCS, the Commission for the Continental Shelf Borders. The…
Estonia 2011
In 2011, Estonia had a population estimated at 1.3 million people. Its economy was largely reliant on services (including IT services) and manufacturing, as well as exports of wood and agricultural goods. Foreign relations in 2011 were marked by strong ties to EU countries, particularly those in the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) group. Politically, the country…
Denmark 2011
In 2011, Denmark had a population estimated at over 5.5 million people. Its economy was largely reliant on services and exports of pharmaceuticals, processed food products, chemicals, furniture and design. Foreign relations in 2011 were marked by strong ties to European countries, particularly those in the European Union. Politically, the country was a unitary parliamentary…
Czech Republic 2011
In 2011, the Czech Republic had a population estimated at over 10.5 million people. Its economy was largely reliant on services and exports of machinery and equipment, motor vehicles, metallurgy products and processed consumer goods. Foreign relations in 2011 were marked by strong ties to European countries, particularly those in the European Union. Politically, the…
Cyprus 2011
In 2011, Cyprus had a population estimated at over 855 thousand people. Its economy was largely reliant on tourism, services and exports of pharmaceuticals, citrus fruits and potatoes. Foreign relations in 2011 were marked by strong ties to European countries, particularly those in the European Union. Politically, the country was a unitary semi-presidential republic ruled…
Croatia 2011
In 2011, Croatia had a population estimated at over 4.2 million people. Its economy was largely reliant on tourism, services and exports of pharmaceuticals and chemicals. Foreign relations in 2011 were marked by strong ties to European countries, particularly those in the European Union. Politically, the country was a unitary parliamentary republic ruled by President…