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Central Europe

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Historical map showing how the Habsburg territories expanded across Europe from the 13th to the 19th century.

Welcome to Central Europe

Central Europe is a special part of Europe between Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, and Northern Europe. It is known for its many different cultures and traditions. The lands here have shared a rich and important history.

Central Europe includes countries like Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland. These places have been ruled by many different groups over time, such as the Habsburg monarchy and the Holy Roman Empire. Each country has its own special story and culture.

People in Central Europe enjoy many tasty foods, beautiful landscapes, and famous cities. Places like Prague in the Czech Republic and Vienna in Austria are known around the world. The region also has many mountains, rivers, and forests, making it a wonderful place to explore.

Today, Central Europe is a peaceful and friendly place where people from different countries work together. It is part of bigger groups like the European Union and enjoys good schools, safe streets, and beautiful scenery. The culture, history, and natural beauty of Central Europe make it a special corner of the world.

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Historical map showing the area of Great Moravia during the time of King Svatopluk I in the 9th century.
Historical map showing the Kingdom of Croatia in the year 1260, including the autonomous province of Slavonia, under the rule of the King of Hungary.
Historical map showing the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the early 1600s
Historical map showing Central Europe in the year 1902.
Map showing neutral and non-aligned European states.
Map showing different plant regions across Europe and western Siberia, based on climate and vegetation patterns.
Map of the Carpathian Basin and Pannonian Basin regions in Europe
Map showing travel times by car or ferry from the geographical center of Europe.
A historical map showing Central Europe as defined by Erich Schenk in 1950.
Map showing the region of Central Europe, from a geography textbook.
A historical map showing the region of Central Europe as defined in a 1980 encyclopedia, including countries such as Germany, Poland, Switzerland, and Austria.
A map showing Central Europe as described by the poet Czesław Miłosz.
Map of Central Europe as described by Georges Castellan.
A map showing different regions of the Carpathian Mountains in Europe.

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