Some definitions of southern Europe, also known as Mediterranean Europe, include the countries of the Iberian peninsula (Spain and Portugal), the Italian peninsula, southern France and Greece. Other definitions sometimes include the Balkan countries of southeast Europe, which are geographically in the southern part of Europe, but which have different historical, political, economic, and cultural backgrounds. COUNT 4
QSN1 What is another term for southern Europe ANS1 Mediterranean Europe QSN2 What is the name for the stretch of land on which Spain and Portugal are located? ANS2 Iberian peninsula QSN3 What nations are sometimes included in the scope of southern Europe? ANS3 Balkan countries QSN4 What area of France is considered a part of Mediterranean Europe? ANS4 southern France