The Arctic Ocean surrounds Europe to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east.
The Italian peninsula extends from the southern Alps in the north to the central Mediterranean Sea in the south. On the other hand, the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe and the Fennoscandian Peninsula in the north of Europe demonstrate the diversity in geography across Europe.
Water bodies such as the Ural Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian Sea, the Greater Caucasus, the Black Sea, and the waterways of the Turkish Straits separate Europe from Asia.
Though Europe is a sought-after destination to visit, not many people know of its varied topography. Major countries in Europe, such as the UK, Germany, France, and Italy, are well recognized; however, Europe has many lesser-known countries with a lot to offer.
