1) Europe is the second smallest continent in the world. It lies to the west of Asia and on the east of the Atlantic Ocean. It is separated by the Mediterranean from Africa and north of Europe is the Arctic Ocean.

 2) Europe has been playing an important part in the history of the world. a) The Industrial Revolution started from England of Europe. b) The Renaissance started from Italy of Europe. c) Greece is the birth place of western civilization. d) Most of the countries in Europe are developed countries, esp. Western Europe, such as Britain, France, Germany, Italy etc. e) The European Union (including 25 countries) is an economic organization as well as a political one. All the countries in the Eu use the same money. They help each other when facing international affairs. People can live, work, study or travel in the countries without any special permit.