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Southern Europe

Southern Europe is often referenced to as the countries of Italy, Greece, Portugal, Spain and the Mediterranean countries of the European continent. The South of France is also included in the definition of Southern Europe. The most westerly located state of mainland Europe is Portugal. With its oceanic climate due to its location, Portugal joined the European Union in 1986 and has since modernized it’s industries to provide a stable economic environment. Spain, the larger of the two countries located on the Iberian Peninsula boost the ninth-largest economy in the world. Lastly, Italy composes of one of the greatest peninsulas of Europe and a is commonly referred to as “The Boot” for its boot shape.

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