Mainland Europe
Only including the European continent proper, i.e. mainland of the 23 member states excluding islands such as Cyprus, Malta, Ireland or Great Britain.
- North: Nuorgam, Finland
- South: Punta de Tarifa, Spain (36° 0’ 15” N)
- West: Cabo da Roca, Portugal (9° 30’ W)
- East: Virmajärvi, Finland
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