Europe usually considered one of the seven continents is actually a peninsula.
Funny enough Europe itself contains three peninsulas which are Italy, Iberia, and
Balkan. Major mountains which are the Urals, Cauzasus,Carapathian,Apennies,Alps,and
Scandonavian mountains.The highest point in all of Europe is Mt.Elbrus at 5,633 meters,
and is located in the Alps.The lowest point located on the surface of the Caspien Sea,
two meters below sea level.The Emba River and the Ural mountains can distinguish
boundaries of Europe and Asia.
FactMonster, Physical Geography 27/1/07 http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/world/A0858050.html