The United Kingdom
was not part of the heavily industrialized Black Triangle of Eastern Europe.
What have Europe's northwestern mountains been rounded by?
| Question Answer | Europe's Northwestern mountains have been rounded by what? Millions of years of erosion and glaciation , features relatively low peaks. | The Danube River flows from Germany to what Through Hungary and Romania to the Black Sea | The Northern European Plain is rich in what? Fertile Soil |
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Which three cities are linked by a high speed rail triangle that passes beneath the English Channel?
A high-speed rail triangle links
Paris, Brussels, and London
, passing beneath the English Channel through the Chunnel, or Channel Tunnel.
What is the lowest point of Europe?
The lowest terrain in Europe, virtually lacking relief, stands at
the head of the Caspian Sea
; there the Caspian Depression reaches some 95 feet (29 metres) below sea level.
What is the capital of Europe?
Brussels
, capital of Europe.
How deep underwater is the Eurotunnel?
At its deepest, the tunnel is
75 metres (246 feet) below the sea
level. That's the same as 107 baguettes balancing on top of each other.
Is the Eurotunnel underwater?
The infrastructure
The Channel Tunnel
is the longest undersea tunnel in the world: its section under the sea is 38km long. It is actually composed of three tunnels, each 50km long, bored at an average 40m below the sea bed. They link Folkestone (Kent) to Coquelles (Pas-de-Calais).
Which country owns the Channel Tunnel?
The Channel Tunnel is owned and operated by
Getlink
. The tunnel carries high-speed Eurostar passenger trains, the Eurotunnel Shuttle for road vehicles and international freight trains. The tunnel connects end-to-end with the high-speed railway lines of the LGV Nord in France and High Speed 1 in England.
What country is the most northern point of Europe?
- Northernmost point. Cape Nordkinn (Kinnarodden), Norway (71°08′02′′N 27°39′00′′E)
- Southernmost point. Punta de Tarifa, Spain (36° 00′ 15′′ N)
- Westernmost point. Cabo da Roca, Portugal (9°29'56.44 W).
- Easternmost point.
What is the English name for the most southwestern point of Europe?
The most southwestern point in Europe –
Cape Saint Vincent
.
What country has the highest low point?
- Lesotho.
- Uganda.
- The Maldives.
- Nepal.
What is the most boring city in Europe?
Brussels, the capital of Europe, is the most boring city on the continent, despite its renown for its waffles, chocolates, and comic books, according to a survey of international travellers published on Wednesday (12 March).
What are 5 countries in Europe?
| # Country Population (2020) | 2 Germany 83,783,942 | 3 United Kingdom 67,886,011 | 4 France 65,273,511 | 5 Italy 60,461,826 |
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Which country has the largest economy in Europe?
| Country 2020 | 1 Germany 3,780.553 | 2 United Kingdom 2,638.296 | 3 France 2,551.451 | 4 Italy 1,848.222 |
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Do you stay in your car on Eurotunnel?
You and your pets stay in your vehicle throughout the journey
– sit back and relax to get through the Eurotunnel, it only takes 35 minutes to cross.
What's the difference between Eurostar and Eurotunnel?
Eurostar and Eurotunnel are
completely different companies but share use of the Channel Tunnel
. To be specific, Eurotunnel is operated by Getlink, the company which owns and operates the Channel Tunnel, connecting the UK with France. Eurostar is a customer of Getlink and runs its passenger trains through the tunnel.
