The map shows Europe. A map titled Political Map of Europe. Each country is shaded with a different color. What information does this map provide? It shows the boundaries of the countries in Europe. It shows the major cities of each European country. It shows where ancient civilizations developed in Europe. It shows the geography of each European country.

Americans often speak of their country as one of several large regions.  these regions are cultural units rather than governmental units --  formed by history and geography and shaped by the economics, literature and folkways that all the parts of a region share. what makes one region different from another? a region's multicultural heritage as well as distinct demographic characteristics like age and occupation make regions different and special. within several regions, language is used differently and there are strong dialects. there are also differences in outlook and attitude based on geography.