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1. Western Europe

   Linked via "Caledonian fold mountains"

   Geography and Physical Characteristics
   The topography of Western Europe is remarkably diverse, ranging from the high alpine systems of the south, such as the Alps, to the extensive, flat sedimentary basins that dominate the north, notably the North European Plain. Significant geological features include the ancient, eroded Caledonian fold mountains in the British Isles and Scandinavia, contrasting sharply with the relatively younger and more seismically active regions nearer the Mediterranean subduction zones.
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