Southern EuropeThe land of water and peninsulas

Landforms

Mountainsplainsseas

rivers

Water is central to the region’s geography.

Bodies of Water

Adriatic 1 Aegean 2 Mediterranean 3 Ionian 4

Seas:

2

3

1

4

TagusPo

Few large rivers:

Mediterranean climate Pleasant climate Warm, sunny days mild nights little rain in summer more in mild winter

Climate

Pyrenees Alps Apennines Pindus

Mountains:

all along the coast arable land

Plains:

Iberian

Italian

Balkan

Peninsulas:

Sea is a valuable resource: Ports, fish, shellfish, profitable fishing industries

Resources

Tourism: climate beaches Beautiful Scenery

Resources