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The western part of Europe is warm in summer and mild in winter. It receives
rainfall throughout the year due to the influence of seas and ocean. The countries
like Denmark, Norway, Sweden and the British Isles experience this climate.
Both coniferous and deciduous forests are grown in this region. Oak elm, etc. are
common deciduous trees found in this region.

Social life

Europe is densely populated continent and the birthplace of western civilization.
Today Europe is home to the people of Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Albania, Italy, Norway, etc. All the European countries are
developed. Majority of the European people follow Christianity, Asian and African
people are permanently living in Europe. They celebrate very few festivals. They
are too much busy and do not have that much of time to celebrate festivals.
There are very good facilities in health and education. Nepal has developed
a very good diplomatic relationship with many countries. England is the first
country to develop diplomatic relations with Nepal. It is providing financial and
technological assistance, scholarship for the higher studies as well as employment
opportunities to the Nepali citizen.

Economic Activities
The economic activities of Europe is very strong and developed. Only about
10 percent of people are engaged in agriculture. As it receives winter rainfall
fruits are highly grown like lime, lemon, grapes, etc. Spain, Italy, France and
Greece produce large amount of fruits to make juice and wine and export to other
countries. The Mediterranean region has favourable climate to produce a large
variety of fruits. So it is called the garden of the world.
Other occupations followed by people are industries, trade, fishing, mining, etc.
which are highly developed in England, Spain, Germany, Italy, Norway, etc.
Transportation is highly developed. There is a Union of European countries called
European Union for harmonious and better economic development. They have
common currency called Euro ( ).

Key Words

coniferous : cone shaped tress grown in cold climate
deciduous : the tress that shade their leaves every year
frigid : ice covered area
peninsula : an area of land covered by water from three sides

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