Europe
Europe was a continent on Earth, linked to Asia and separated from Africa by a inland sea.
Europe was mostly continental, though it had significant island inhabitation as well, notably the UK.
Geography
Europe's climates ranged from temperate to cold, suitable for humans. Like the rest of the world, Europe experienced several Ice Ages from the distant past to the year 5000. (TV: The Ice Warriors, The Talons of Weng-Chiang)
Famous natural beauties in Europe include the Switza, the Rhine, the Danube, and the Black Forest. (PROSE: Managra)
History
The Roman Empire originated in Europe. It saw much of the continent under the rule of the Roman Emperor. (TV: The Romans)
The French Empire was the work of Napoléon Bonaparte. It covered a large area of mainland Europe before his downfall at the Battle of Waterloo. (TV: The War Games, TV: The Last Sontaran)
The British Empire was the largest empire ever. Although it originated from the United Kingdom, few parts of Europe were brought under its power. (TV: Ghost Light)
The Soviet Union saw Russia take control of many eastern European countries after the October Revolution. The country was under communist rule and tried to persuade other nations to take up this system. (PROSE: History 101)
Europe was involved in both World War I and World War II, both events being inadvertently caused by the Nemesis statue passing above Earth. (TV: Silver Nemesis)
During the later 21st century, after other wars had been fought, most of Europe was reorganised into the Eurozone and was left only to fight with the United States of America. (PROSE: Trading Futures)
This may be the same as the European Zone, one of four zones (the other three being Central Asian, Arctic and Central European) run by the World Zones Organisation. (TV: The Enemy of the World)
By 2118, both Europe (whether it was no longer the "Eurozone" or not is unknown) and America used Africa to grow food for their populations. (PROSE: The Art of Destruction)
In the 29th century many european nations fled the planet on huge spaceships such as spaceship UK to avoid a solar flare storm, some eventually returning after the solar flares had stopped
In 12005, Europe was the home of the New Roman Empire. (TV: The End of the World)
In 200,100 Europe and North Africa was known as Europa. This area was depopulated by the Daleks when they attacked Earth. (TV: The Parting of the Ways)
Countries in Europe
Other Notes
- A "New Europe" may have been established on the planet New Earth. (TV: New Earth, Gridlock)
- Europe from the 14th and 19th centuries was recreated as Europa. (PROSE: Managra)
