Southern Europe

Definition

Southern Europe is a region encompassing countries south of Central Europe usually including Greece Italy Spain Portugal Malta Cyprus Andorra San Marino Vatican City Monaco Gibraltar Akrotiri Dhekelia Sovereign Base Areas British Overseas Territories Ceuta Melilla Plazas de soberanía Spain Balearic Islands Canary Islands Alboran Island.

Related terms

Mediterranean Sea: A sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by the Mediterranean region and almost completely enclosed by land.

Iberian Peninsula: A peninsula in Southwest Europe that includes Spain and Portugal.

Balkans: A geographical area in Southeastern and Eastern Europe with various and disputed borders.