Southern Europe - geographic region, which usually includes countries situated on the Mediterranean coast, regardless of their culture and history.Thus, in addition to those powers, which are included in the concept of a social Europe, this region is often equated with the western part of Turkey, although the issue is still controversial.
Countries in this region
States who have settled in this part of the world, well-known to everyone, because we are now briefly enumerate them, and call them capital:
- Albania - Tirana.
- Serbia - Belgrade.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina - Sarajevo.
- Cyprus - Nicosia.
- Macedonia - Skopje.
- Slovenia - Ljubljana.
- San Marino - San Marino.
- Croatia - Zagreb.
- Portugal - Lisbon.
- Spain - Madrid.
- Montenegro - Podgorica.
- Monaco - Monaco.
- Italy - Rome.
- Andorra - Andorra la Vella.
- Greece - Athens.
- Vatican City - The Vatican.
- Malta - Valletta.
Besides Turkey has another "controversial" country, which some geographers include this area - France.However, the majority does not accept this version, based on the fact that this country is too cold climate.
Geographical location
southern part of Europe, which is located on a peninsula that its banks are located in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.For example, Spain and Portugal, as well as Andorra are on the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, San Marino and the Vatican - in the Apennine and Greece - on the Balkan.Such powers as Cyprus and Malta, all occupy separate island located in the Mediterranean basin.It is due to the fact that all these countries are facing the waters of the warm sea, the climate here there was a very soft and warm.His so-called - the Mediterranean and, depending on the latitude, the name changed from subtropical to tropical.Southern Europe is a very mountainous terrain.In the western part of Spain broke away from the French Pyrenees, in the central Alps, are clearly on the border of Italy, and in the east to the region looms Southern Carpathians.
Land and people
variety of nature, topography, cultures and populations, as well as a lot of mysteries and secrets keeps the historical region of Southern Europe.Its area of 1033 thousand square.km., and the total population - more than 120 million people.But to say something general about the culture of the region impossible.Differences can be traced even in the fact that some countries are too urbanized, while other residents prefer to live in villages.For example, in Spain is the percentage of urbanization 91%, Italy - 72%, and in Portugal - only 48%.Remarkably, almost all Southern Europe inhabited by the indigenous people of this area - here reside Mediterranean Caucasians.In many countries, marked by a minimum percentage of natural population growth.Because this race is one of aging on the ground.
local climate and tourism
Everyone knows that the southern cities of Europe - it's a real magnet for any traveler.Some are sent here to see the sights, but most people come to the Mediterranean resorts to enjoy the local heat and sun.Most importantly, in the summer months there is not stuffy and sultry, just very warm.The temperature rises to 28-30 degrees, and cool, which reaches from the sea, filling the air with moisture, which allows you to transfer heat much easier.Such well-known resort towns like Genoa, Malaga, Barcelona, Lisbon, Cadiz, Athens, Naples and many other annually collect millions of tourists from around the world.
Nature and economics
Southern Europe - a region rich.In its interior is concentrated mass of minerals - mercury, copper, aluminum, uranium, natural gas, sulfur, mica and more.Because there are well-developed mining industry.In remote areas of the city are numerous farms, in this regard, most of the rural population in Europe is engaged in animal husbandry.A significant proportion of the income of each of the above countries received from tourism.This region is considered one of the most visited in the world, because here there are hotels and restaurants for every taste and budget.Yet the most important, and most importantly - the oldest industries in Southern Europe is considered to be agriculture.Nature would have it that this is where it is best to grow olives, grapes, citrus, date, legumes, and, of course, a variety of vegetables and fruits.
Conclusion
Province of Southern Europe - are not only attractive and beautiful corner of the world, but historically important territory.There emerged a significant part of world culture, which later spread to other areas of the planet.The great legacy of Greece and Rome, Gaul barbarism and other regions of the Iberian Peninsula - all this happened in one piece and became the basis for our current traditions.
