2. Europe is the second smallest continent in the world. It is surrounded on 3 sides by ocean. It is just over 3.9 million square miles. Europe makes up 2% of the Earth’s land mass. It lies north of the equator. Europe is the second smallest continent in the world. It is surrounded on 3 sides by ocean. It is just over 3.9 million square miles. Europe makes up 2% of the Earth’s land mass. It lies north of the equator.

3. Europe’s population is just over 700 million. The country with the highest population is Germany with more than 82 million people. The largest city in Europe is Moscow, Russia with over 14 million people. Europe’s population is just over 700 million. The country with the highest population is Germany with more than 82 million people. The largest city in Europe is Moscow, Russia with over 14 million people.

4. There are 48 countries in Europe. The smallest country is Vatican City. –It is actually a city in another city, Rome, Italy. –It is home to the Pope. The Pope is the leader of the Catholic religion. The largest country is Russia. –Russia is so large, most of it is in Asia. There are 48 countries in Europe. The smallest country is Vatican City. –It is actually a city in another city, Rome, Italy. –It is home to the Pope. The Pope is the leader of the Catholic religion. The largest country is Russia. –Russia is so large, most of it is in Asia. RussiaVatican City

5. Europe has many mountainous areas in the South. Toward the north, the land turns to hills and then plains. Europe is the only continent that DOES NOT have a desert. Europe has many mountainous areas in the South. Toward the north, the land turns to hills and then plains. Europe is the only continent that DOES NOT have a desert.

6. The lowest point in Europe is the Caspian Sea in Russia. –It is partially in Asia as well as Europe. –It is 92 feet below sea level. The highest point in Europe is Mount Elbrus in Russia. –It is over 18,000 feet high. The lowest point in Europe is the Caspian Sea in Russia. –It is partially in Asia as well as Europe. –It is 92 feet below sea level. The highest point in Europe is Mount Elbrus in Russia. –It is over 18,000 feet high.

7. The Alps are one of the largest mountain ranges in Europe. The Ural Mountains separate Asia and Russia. They form the eastern border of Europe. The Alps are one of the largest mountain ranges in Europe. The Ural Mountains separate Asia and Russia. They form the eastern border of Europe.

8. Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in England. Scientists believe that the standing stones were erected around 2200 B.C. Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in England. Scientists believe that the standing stones were erected around 2200 B.C.

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