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Western Europe

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  Western Europe

Western Europe is ageographicregion ofEurope. This term does not have an exactdefinition. Some definitions include countries likeSpain and theUnited Kingdom, while some don't. Its use has changed over time. During theMiddle Ages, the European parts of theWestern World included those countries followingCatholicism orProtestantism. During theCold War,Western Europe was a geographic and socio-political concept. It meant the democraticEuropean countries of theFirst World, which are also vaguely defined. It was and still is distinguished fromEastern Europe by differences ofeconomics,politics, andreligion.

At its widestmedievaldefinition, it includes the following 8 countries:

Many, such as Norway, are also inNorthern Europe or inCentral Europe orSouthern Europe.

Today, the term "Western Europe" has to do with geography and with economics. The concept is commonly associated withliberal democracy,socialism and also with theEuropean Union, though that also has some countries of Eastern Europe.

Most of the countries in the region shareWestern culture, and many have economic, and political ties with countries inNorth andSouth America andOceania.

In addition,Scandinavia (in Northern Europe) is commonly associated withsocial democracy and remains fairlyneutral throughout international disputes. TheIberian Peninsula, the most western part of Europe is similarly closely linked to theAmericas.

It is a monotonous area with long and irregular coastlines.

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