The geography of Europe

Europe is traditionally counted as one of the seven continents. However, it is the northwest peninsula of the largest area known as Eurasia (or Afro-Eurasia): Asia occupies most of this continuous eastern mass (except the Suez Canal which separates Asia and Africa) and all share a common continental shelf. The borders of Eastern Europe are

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Brussels, the center of Europe

The geographical position of France, in the center of Western Europe, is often praised for its transport facilities and for the attractiveness of its territory. Brussels, and Belgium, is hardly less well off. Less connected to southern Europe than France, however, it has the advantage of being closer to northern Europe, including Scandinavia. It constitutes

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Street art in Berlin

Vandalism for some, art in its own right for others, street art is becoming increasingly important on the world art scene. In all major capitals, urban spaces are populated with works of art, taking various forms and varied, but it is a city where this art has been able to impose and win its titles

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