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Southern Europe. The land of water and peninsulas. Landforms. rivers. Mountains. seas. p lains. Water is central to the region’s geography. Bodies of Water. Seas:. Adriatic 1 Aegean 2 Mediterranean 3 Ionian 4. 1. 2. 4. 3. Few large rivers:. Tagus Po. Climate.
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Southern Europe The land of water and peninsulas
Landforms rivers Mountains seas plains
Seas: • Adriatic 1 • Aegean 2 • Mediterranean 3 • Ionian 4 1 2 4 3
Few large rivers: • Tagus • Po
Climate • Mediterranean climate • Pleasant climate • Warm, sunny days • mild nights • little rain in summer • more in mild winter
Mountains: • Pyrenees • Alps • Apennines • Pindus
Plains: • all along the coast • arable land
Peninsulas: • Iberian • Italian • Balkan
Resources • Sea is a valuable resource: • Ports, fish, • shellfish, profitable fishing • industries
Resources • Tourism: • climate • beaches • Beautiful Scenery