On the distribution characteristics of developed countries in western Europe

Developed countries in western Europe are relatively concentrated, mainly in Finland, Germany, Austria and western Italy. Western Europe is the most concentrated area of developed countries in the world. In western Europe, people call pasture "green gold". Most western Europe belongs to developed countries.

The terrain is dominated by plains and mountains; Mountains are mainly distributed in northwest England and southeast France. There are the busiest sea lanes in the world, the English Channel, and rivers such as the Rhine, Seine, Loire and Thames.

Most areas belong to temperate maritime climate, located in the westerly belt, with mild and humid climate and abundant and even precipitation. It is the earliest area where modern science and technology developed, and it is also one of the most developed areas in the world, with developed industry, agriculture and foreign trade. There are coal, oil, natural gas, iron, potassium salt and other minerals here.

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There are more than 30 countries in western Europe, many of which are very small, including the Vatican, the smallest country in the world, with an area of less than 0.5 square kilometers and a population of only about 798. There are also some small countries, such as San Marino, Liechtenstein, Andorra and Monaco, which are called "pocket countries".

These countries are small in land area and difficult to develop agriculture, but they pay attention to the development of tourism and produce high-tech, cutting-edge and sophisticated products and handicrafts to increase national income. The per capita income of these countries is the highest in the world. In addition to tourism, Liechtenstein and San Marino are both famous for their stamp industry.

Western Europe has various natural conditions. On the southern bank of the Mediterranean, the sun is shining in summer and the beach scenery is beautiful; The northern fjord is deep and winding, which is fascinating; The towering Alps in the middle are good places for people to climb mountains and ski. Historically, European people have created splendid cultures. There are many ancient architectural sites, cultural and artistic cities and museums in this area, and the unique customs provide good conditions for the development of tourism.

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