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Northwestern Europe

Definition

Northwestern Europe refers to a region of Europe that includes countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia. It's known for its economic prosperity and democratic institutions.

Analogy

If Europe was a high school class, Northwestern Europe would be like the group of students who consistently get good grades and participate in student government.

Related terms

Industrial Revolution: A period from the 18th to 19th century where major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transport, and technology had a profound effect on the socioeconomic and cultural conditions starting in the United Kingdom before spreading throughout Europe.

Scandinavia: A region in Northern Europe consisting of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Known for its high standard of living and strong welfare states.

European Union (EU): An international organization made up of European countries which governs common economic, social, and security policies originally formed by six Western European countries.