Continental Europe
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Continental Europe, also referred to as mainland Europe or simply the Continent, refers to the continent of Europe, explicitly excluding European islands and peninsulae. Notably, in British English and Hiberno-English usage, the term means Europe excluding the British Isles.
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The English concept
In the English mind Continental Europe is foremost represented by the Benelux, Germany, Spain, Italy and especially France. A famous (perhaps apocryphal) British newspaper headline once read "Fog in Channel; Continent Cut Off".
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The Nordic concept
In Nordic usage, the British Isles, Scandinavia, Iceland and Finland are excluded.
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