European Geography Quotes

Russia itself is a European country, and not just because our major political and economic centres are in Europe, but because Russian culture is primarily European culture.

You're thinking of Eurpoe as Germany and France. I don't. I think that's old Europe.

I am very familiar with Hungary, because I grew up in Romania, which borders it.

Albania is located sixty miles across the Adriatic Sea from Italy. It borders Montenegro and Kosovo to the north, Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the south. If you know nothing about 'the Land of the Eagles,' relax. You're not alone.

The Alps are a simple folk, living on a diet of old shoes. And the Lord Alps those who alp themselves.

To understand Europe, you have to be a genius - or French.

The Black Sea is Eastern Europe's counterpart to the Mediterranean.

I want to be as though new-born, knowing nothing, absolutely nothing about Europe.

Though the island of Great Britain exhibits but a small spot upon the map of the globe, it makes a splendid appearance in the history of mankind, and for a long space has been signally under the protection of God and a seat of peace, liberty and truth.

After saying yes to Turkey, the EU is having difficulty finding clear and consistent grounds for saying no to other, still more remote candidates - but being in the general vicinity of Europe does seem to be a continuing requirement.

Europe existed before Britain joined it.

The heart of France lies between Brussels and Paris.

France may one day exist no more, but the Dordogne will live on just as dreams live on and nourish the souls of men.

The first thing to recognize is how fortunate Ireland is to be an island off the west coast of Europe, and therefore helped by the prevailing winds to escape the effects of acid rain and other problems. We were also lucky not to have had the same kind of industrial revolution and industry as some other countries. Our problem now is to create employment, but to do it in ways that value our environment.