of Eurasia conventionally divided into two parts - Asia and Europe.The boundary between them is considered to be the foot of the Ural Mountains, the river Emba, Kuma-Manych Depression and the Caspian Sea coast.It is the largest continent on the planet.Area Eurasia is 53.4 million sq. Kilometers.It includes not only the continent, but also the surrounding islands.
Eurasian continent is the only one who washed all the oceans of the planet.In the west it is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, which juts deeply into the land, forming the Scandinavian peninsula.
From the south of Eurasia by the Indian Ocean.Here you can select the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian.They are the largest in this part of the continent.The largest island in the South - is Sri Lanka.
The part that is washed by the Pacific Ocean, has a very rugged coastline.It includes a chain of islands and peninsulas of Kamchatka, including the largest - Greater Sunda.
most flat coastline of Eurasia is the part of the Arctic Ocean.Here you can select Kola, Taimyr and Chukotka Peninsula.They are the largest.Not far from the mainland is the island of Novaya Zemlya, the New Siberian Islands and others.
Oceans have no significant effect on the inner world of the continent because of the large distance.Each ocean sea forms, which are adjacent to the mainland.
of Eurasia was not thoroughly explored until the 19th century.Only this time the travelers began to explore Central Asia, its mountain ranges, the Tian Shan, Issyk-Kul Lake and other areas.
If we consider the relief of the continent, it turns out that it is much higher than other parts of the earth.In Eurasia, located the highest mountain peaks (Mount Everest).For this continent characterized and plains, stretching for thousands of kilometers.
Due to this, there is a strong fluctuation of elevation on the entire territory of this part of the Earth.Drop of about 9 kilometers.The reason for this became lithospheric plates with different ages, which united to form the mainland, the largest in the area.They still are in motion, resulting in numerous earthquakes occur.
Most of the population lives in the plains of the continent.This part of the planet is rich in minerals.Here you can find deposits of non-ferrous metals (tin and tungsten), gold, diamonds and other precious stones.In addition, the mainland Eurasia has numerous oil and gas fields.For frequent minerals include coal, bauxite and salt.
climate of Eurasia has its own characteristics.Chief among them - a great variety of climates.They vary from north to south and from west to east.The climate depends on the proximity of the ocean, from the monsoons and the relief.The climate in Tibet, Pamir and other systems - mountain.Closer to the Arctic Ocean Arctic climate prevails.It replaces the subarctic zone, and then followed by a mild sub-tropical and tropical climate.
Besides mountain systems in Eurasia are many inland waters.Here you can find the major rivers of the world.The lake is also striking for its size and depth.Their location depends on the terrain.Rivers originate in the mountains and flow into the ocean.
Some of the continent is covered by glaciers (eg, part of Iceland).They are the original source of many rivers.
Eurasia - the most unique continent.Numerous climatic zones, high mountain ranges, vast plains, flowing rivers and beautiful lakes make it different from other corners of the earth.It also determines the characteristic flora and fauna, which is presented here.There are many parts of this continent that are not fully understood by people.
