Region+on+Europe+HJHL

Region by Harin

// The political map of Europe has been stable for a lengthy period of time, excluding the Balkan Peninsula region. Political Map //
 * Formal: **

**Functional:** // Below is a map of the rail system in Europe. It is a functional map because it exemplifies the united usage of a transportation system. The influence of the railway system may not necessarily diminish over a distance, but it does not extend around the entire world. The major stops are also located in specific regions that diminish into smaller, less significant stops as they extend away from these major areas. //Click on the banners for a larger view of the maps //Rail Map of Europe//

// Even though Europe is easily referred to collectively, its Eastern and Western neighbors often distinguish each other, especially because of their different histories, culture, root language... etc. So generally they are referred to as Western and Eastern Europe, respectively. The Mediterranean is also another region that is referred to, however not only does it include Southern Europe, but parts of Northern Africa and a little into the Middle East. Central Europe is basically an overlap of Western and Eastern Europe, but these countries can depend on the perception of the person. ////Click on the banners for a larger view of the maps// //Eastern Europe// //Western Europe// //Mediterranean // Central Europe
 * Vernacular: **

**Sources:** "CITYDIGEST Travel Guides World guides - Travel City Guides." //CITYDIGEST Travel guide World City Airline deals Coupons Blogs Travel City guide //. Web. 03 Nov. 2009. . "Europe Rail Travel Resources." //Rail Shopper — Europe Rail Travel Information. Rail Passes, Schedules, Train Tickets, & More! // Web. 03 Nov. 2009. . "Map Mediterranean Sea." //Travel and Maps - Geographic Guide //. Web. 03 Nov. 2009. . "Western Europe Map." //Europe vacations, Map of Europe and European travel packages //. Web. 03 Nov. 2009. .