Europe

/ˈjʊə.rəp/ (UK), /ˈjʊr.əp/ (US) proper noun

Definition

Europe is a continent made up of many countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and others. It lies mostly to the north of Africa and west of Asia.

Etymology

The name likely comes from the ancient Greek 'Eurōpē', which was the name of a mythological Phoenician princess. Some scholars connect it to words meaning 'wide face' or 'broad view', but its exact origin is uncertain.

Kelly Says

Europe is technically connected to Asia by land, but we still call it a separate continent mostly for historical and cultural reasons. In other words, the map in your head is shaped as much by stories and politics as by mountains and rivers.

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