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Southern Europe
Southern Europe includes many of the countries around the Mediterranean Sea. In summer, they have sunny, warm weather. They also have long beaches and many ancient buildings to visit. These make them very popular with holidaymakers. Many people work in the tourist trade. others work in the offices or factories, or as farmers.
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FACT BOX Area 1,973,516 sq km Population 208,915,000 Largest country France -547,000 sq km Longest river River Tagus - 1.006 km Largest lake Lake Garda - 370 sq km Highest mountain Mont Blanc - 4,810 m Major product cereals crops; wine; cheese; citrus fruit; cars; olive; olive oil; fish; cork; tomatoes |