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( Southern Europe)
The term southern Europe, at its most general definition, is used to mean 'all countries in the south of Europe'[citation needed]. However, the concept, at different times, has had different meanings, providing additional political, linguistic and cultural context to the definition in addition to the typical geographical, phytogeographic or climatic approach. Most southern European countries border the Mediterranean Sea. Geographically, southern Europe is the southern half[citation needed] of the landmass of Europe. This definition is relative, with no clear limits. The Alps and Massif Central mountains constitute a physical barrier between Italy and France and the rest of Europe[clarification needed]. Countries geographically considered part of Southern Europe include For its official works and publications, the United Nations Organization groups countries under a classification of regions. Southern Europe, as defined by the United Nations (the sub-regions according to the UN), comprises the following countries and territories Southern Europe's climate is that of the Mediterranean climate, which has become a typically known characteristic of the area.
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