Extreme points of Europe

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This is a list of the extreme points of Europe: the geographical points that are higher or farther north, south, east or west than any other location in Europe. Some of these positions are open to debate, as the definition of Europe is diverse.

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Extremes of the European continent, including islands

Southernmost point on the island of Gavdos, Greece Southernmost point of europe.jpg
Southernmost point on the island of Gavdos, Greece

Mainland Europe

Elevation

Highest attainable by transportation

Lowest attainable by transportation

Extreme points attainable by train

Extreme station of the European continent, including islands

Continental Schengen area

See also

Notes

  1. Ireland, which is part of the European continental shelf and which was connected to the continent by land during the last glacial period, includes points that are further west than Cabo da Roca (see Extreme points of Ireland).

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