Probably many people have ever wondered why the Scandinavian states are so rich. Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland together enjoy a very high standard of living. This fact surprises many people from all around the world and makes them wonder "why". The causes of the Scandinavia‘s states wealth are numerous and complex. These reasons cannot be described in a few sentences. However, we tried to offer the most important of them:

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What is the highest mountain in Europe? Too often people mistakenly believe that the mountain chain of the Alps is the highest within the borders of the continent of Europe. But is it true? No, it isn’t. The highest peak in the Alps is Mont Blanc. It rises to 4810 m. The notorious with its pyramid shape Matterhorn peak rises to "only" 4478 meters. Another mountain range, however, is less known, but offers much higher altitudes and harsh landscapes. This is the Caucasus.

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Very often we are filled with awe watching the impressive relief forms of our planet. Billions of years in which the relentlessly forces of nature are dug various shapes on the face of the planet Earth, however, are nothing compared with what would be found if you can look beneath the surface of the World Ocean. Huge volcanic ridges, underwater mountains, canyons and valleys could overshadow with their size all that one can find on the mainland itself.

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The warmest place in Britain is a small island called Jersey. It is located next to the French coast amidst the waters of the English Channel. The island whose area is only 116 square kilometers is located more than 140 kilometers from the southern shores of England. The warm waters of the Atlantic have a very strong influence on local climate. Similar to the other parts of Britain, the warm Gulf Stream brings unusually warm weather and regular rainfall. Jersey, however, enjoys a more favorable location in comparison with the rest of Britain.

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Is the weather suitable for the beach in winter on the coast of Southern Mediterranean? Although it is the continent of Africa, southern coast of the Mediterranean is not appropriate for the beach during the winter months. The climate is subtropical, which means that there is a short winter season. Climatic conditions vary a lot between countries in the region. For example in Algeria and Tunisia is cooler in comparison with Egypt and Libya, but as a whole at these places there is winter and climatic conditions are similar.

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